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Ten Greek cities east of the Jordan — Gentile territory
East of JordanHistorically Verified
Several of these ten cities have been extensively dug up, especially Jerash in Jordan — one of the best-preserved Roman cities anywhere.
A league of ten Greco-Roman cities east of the Sea of Galilee and Jordan River. Mostly Gentile population. Jesus healed the demon-possessed man here and sent him to tell his story. The man's testimony spread through the whole region.
Matthew
Jesus Said Nah to the Devil Three Times Then Started Recruiting
The Decapolis — a cluster of ten Greek-speaking Gentile cities east of the Jordan — is sending crowds to Jesus, showing His draw extending well beyond Jewish audiences.
Matthew
The Sermon That Started It All
The Decapolis represents Gentile territory among the crowd gathering to hear Jesus, signaling that even non-Jewish populations are already being drawn to His ministry before the sermon begins.
Mark
Three Miracles and Zero Chill
The Decapolis is the ten-city Gentile region where the healed man goes to testify — Jesus' mercy spreads into territory considered outside Israel's covenant through one transformed life.
Mark
Clean Hands, Dirty Hearts
The Decapolis is the Gentile region where Jesus heals the deaf-mute man — ten Greek cities largely outside Jewish territory, where His ministry is quietly but powerfully extending.
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