Damascus was thy merchant in the multitude of the wares of thy making, for the multitude of all riches; in the wine of Helbon, and white wool. (Ezekiel 27:18)
The former capital of an important Syrian kingdom.
Wine of Helbon.
This wine is mentioned in Nebuchadnezzar’s inscriptions. The modern Ḥalbûn is about 13 mi. (20.8 km.) north by west from Damascus. Grapes are still cultivated in the vicinity.