Abilene
(land of meadows), Lu 3:1 a city situated on the eastern slope of Antilibanus, in a district fertilized by the river Barada (Abana). The city was 18 miles from Damascus, and stood in a remarkable gorge called Suk Wady Barada.
Bibliography Information Smith, William, Dr "Definition for 'Abilene' Smiths Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Smiths; 1901.