1. Phoenicia - Noun
2. Phoenicia - Proper noun
an ancient maritime country (a collection of city states) at eastern end of the Mediterranean
Source: WordNetCanaanites were described as living "by the sea, and along by the side of the Jordan" (Numbers 33:51; Joshua 22:9), and was especially identified with Phoenicia (Isaiah 23:11). Source: Internet
Having completed the subjugation of Phoenicia, and a campaign against Egypt, Nebuchadnezzar set himself to rebuild and adorn the city of Babylon, and constructed canals, aqueducts, temples and reservoirs. Source: Internet
He campaigned in Aram and Phoenicia, successfully maintaining Babylonian rule in these regions. Source: Internet
Importantly, the number of colonists coming from Greece was much larger than those coming from Phoenicia. Source: Internet
Jesus says, "No prophet is accepted in his own country," and then mentions Elijah, saying that there were many widows in Israel, but Elijah was sent to one in Phoenicia. Source: Internet
Malta Hotel Phoenicia in Floriana Several Art Deco buildings were constructed in Malta in the 1930s and 1950s. Source: Internet