another big clue which helps us pinpoint the geography is that found
in Genesis 31:20
Laban is called 'Laban ha-arami' in the Hebrew text. In the Greek
translation he is called λαβαν τὸν σύρον (Laban ton syron) or Laban
the Syrian. This is a definite reference to what you call northern
Mesopotamia.
I think your confusion arises from your trying to use too broad a
definition of Mesopotamia. We need to bear in mind that Mesopotamia
was a Greek translation of Padan-Aram.
James Christian
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