Map of Canaan, Promised Land
Map of Canaan, Promised Land
Map of Canaan, Promised Land
Hill people
Powerful Philistine enemy
Israel's many enemies
Map Israel splits in two
Map Galilee mountains
Hebrews 8 map
Hebrews 8 map
Map of Jesus walking on water
Mountains of Galilee
Decapolis – Ten Cities
Storms on Sea of Galilee
Map Matthew 10 5
Holy land map at time of Jesus
Holy land map at time of Jesus
Lay of the land
Map Transfiguration of Jesus
Map Matthew 14
Bible Map of Tyre
Bible Map of Tyre
Map Herod the Great’s kingdom
Map Mark 4
Bible Map Mark 5
Map Tyre Sidon
Map of Jerusalem
Map of Jerusalem
Map of Jerusalem
Going up
Bible writers usually described Jerusalem as “up” from everywhere because it sat on the ridge of a hill. People had to climb to get to Jerusalem. The phrase expressed a sense of reverence toward what became known as the Holy City.
Half a mile high
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, located in the Middle East. Jerusalem sits half a mile high in the Judean Mountains. Elevation: approximately 760 meters (2493 feet) above sea level. Hills, valleys, and plateaus surround the city, making it a challenging location to invade or conquer.
The Old City of Jerusalem is surrounded by walls and divided into four quarters: the Jewish Quarter, the Muslim Quarter, the Christian Quarter, and the Armenian Quarter. The city's most significant religious sites, including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Dome of the Rock, are located within these quarters.
Jerusalem is also home to the Mount of Olives, one of the city's most prominent landmarks. The mountain is mentioned in the Bible as the site where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion. It offers stunning views of the city, including the Old City walls and the Dome of the Rock.
Hot, dry town
The city's climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters, with occasional snowfall. it's landscape is mainly arid, with most of the vegetation consisting of native flora, including pine and cypress trees.
The city's religious sites are among the most famous in the world, making it a popular destination for visitors of all backgrounds.
The story of Jesus chasing merchants out of the Temple shows up in the final days of his ministry (Matthew 21:10-17; Mark 11:15-19; Luke 19:45-46).
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