Arabian Semites fought their way into. [1] Aramaic, Hebrew, and Greek spoken. [2] Chosen for Jesus’ mission. [3] Climate. [4] Crossroads of 3 continents. [5] Enjoyed prosperity and peace in times of Jesus. [6] Missions of Melchizedek and Michael somewhat determined by central location of. [7] Northern kingdom of Ephraim vanished. [8] Promised Land flowed with milk and honey. [9] Saharans emigrated to. [10]