Decapolis
The Decapolis, meaning the Ten Cities, was a league of largely Greek towns spread mostly east of the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee. Its population was a mix of Gentiles and Jews, and crowds from this region followed Jesus during his Galilean ministry. It was here that the man freed from a legion of demons went and proclaimed throughout the cities what Jesus had done for him.
- Also known as: Ten Cities
- Role: League of Gentile cities
- Key Scripture: Matthew 4:25, Mark 5:20, Mark 7:31
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