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Main Biblical References for Sites in Jerusalem

A clear, easy-to-browse presentation of the principal biblical references connected with Jerusalem and its major holy sites.

16Jerusalem site groups
Old & NewTestament references
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Jerusalem in Scripture

A city at the heart of the biblical story

Jerusalem is presented throughout Scripture as a royal city, a holy city, the place of the Temple, the setting for central events in the life, Passion and Resurrection of Jesus, and a symbol of the New Jerusalem.

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01
JerusalemCity, kingship, destruction, restoration and the New Jerusalem
Psalms 14, 26, 42, 48, 75, 84, 87, 95, 122, 127, 133, 134, 137, 146, 147, 150
Jerusalem and Zion in the Psalms; Psalm 122 is among the Songs of Ascent.
Joshua 15:8
On the northern border of the tribe of Judah, associated with the Jebusites.
Genesis 14:18
Melchizedek, King of Salem.
2 Samuel 5:1–12
Conquest of Jerusalem by David.
2 Samuel 24:18–23
Purchase of Araunah’s threshing floor.
1 Kings 7:1–12
Construction of Solomon’s Palace.
1 Samuel 6:1–23
Jerusalem as the religious and political capital of the Kingdom.
2 Kings 14:13
The northern kingdom attacks Jerusalem.
2 Kings 25
Destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, traditionally dated to 587 BC.
Nehemiah 3:1–38
Rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem by Nehemiah.
Luke 21:20
Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 23; Isaiah 62
Jerusalem represents the chosen people.
Psalm 76:3
God’s dwelling place.
Nehemiah 11:1
The holy city.
Isaiah 2:1–5; 60
Jerusalem as a meeting place of the nations and the royal city of God.
Isaiah 54:11–17; 62
Vision of the new Jerusalem.
Revelation 21:2
The Holy City and the new Jerusalem at the end of time.
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The Temple · Old TestamentFrom Abraham and David to the destruction and rebuilding of the Temple
Genesis 22:2
Sacrifice of Abraham.
2 Samuel 7:1–17
David desires to build a house for God.
2 Samuel 24:18–25
David buys the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.
1 Kings 5–6
Construction of Solomon’s Temple.
1 Kings 8
Dedication of the Temple.
Isaiah 6:1–8
Vision of the prophet Isaiah in the Temple.
Jeremiah 7:1–15
The Temple sermon.
2 Kings 11:1–20
Death of Queen Athaliah of Judah outside the Temple.
2 Kings 12:1–22
Repairs under King Jehoash.
2 Kings 22:1–20
The Book of the Law found in the Temple.
Ezekiel 8:1–18
Ezekiel’s vision concerning idolatry.
Ezekiel 10:18–22
The glory of the Lord leaves the Temple.
2 Kings 25
Destruction of the Temple by Nebuchadnezzar.
Ezekiel 40; 44
Vision of the future Temple and the New Jerusalem.
Ezra 4:24; 6:12–18
Reconstruction and dedication of the Temple.
1 Maccabees 1:20–42
Plunder of the Temple by Antiochus Epiphanes.
Deuteronomy 6:4–9
“Hear, O Israel” — the great commandment.
Deuteronomy 7:7–11
Election and divine grace.
Exodus 29:38–42
Daily sacrifice.
Numbers 28–29
Ritual of the sacrifices.
Leviticus 16:17–29
Ritual of the great Day of Atonement.
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The Temple · New TestamentJesus, the apostles and events connected with the Temple
Luke 1:5–25
Announcement of the birth of John the Baptist.
Luke 2:22–38
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
Luke 2:40–42
Finding of Jesus in the Temple.
Luke 4:9–13
Temptation of Jesus on the pinnacle of the Temple.
Matthew 21:12–17
Cleansing of the Temple; see also Mark 11:15–19, Luke 19:45–46 and John 2:13.
John 5:14
Jesus meets the healed man from Bethesda.
John 5:19–30
Teaching about the work of the Son.
John 7:14–52
Jesus teaches in the Temple during the feast.
John 8:1–11
The woman caught in adultery.
John 8:12–21
“I am the light of the world.”
John 2:19–21
“Destroy this Temple and in three days I will raise it up.”
John 8:51–59
Jesus and Abraham.
John 10:22–39
“My sheep hear my voice.”
John 11:45–53
The plot against Jesus.
Matthew 21:23
The authority of Jesus is questioned.
Mark 12:41–44
The widow’s offering.
Matthew 24:1–25
Prophecy of the ruin of the Temple.
Matthew 27:3–10
Judas returns the thirty silver coins.
Matthew 27:52
The veil of the Temple is torn in two.
Acts of the Apostles 3
Healing of a lame man by Saint Peter.
Acts 21:15; 22; 23:22
Paul in the Temple.
Galatians 4:26
The Jerusalem above is free and is our mother.
04
Mount of Olives · GethsemaneDavid, prophecy, the Passion and the Ascension
2 Samuel 15:30–32
David leaves Jerusalem while fleeing from Absalom.
1 Kings 11:7–8
Solomon builds high places for his foreign wives.
2 Kings 23:12–13
Destruction of the altars by Josiah.
Ezekiel 11:23
The glory of the Lord pauses on the mountain east of the city.
Zechariah 14:3–4
The Lord comes to fight; the Mount of Olives appears in the prophecy.
John 18:2
Jesus often met his disciples there.
Matthew 21:1–6
The Messiah enters Jerusalem; associated with Dominus Flevit and the Mount of Olives route.
Matthew 26:30–56
The agony of Jesus in Gethsemane; see also Mark 14 and Luke 22.
Luke 24:50
The Ascension of Jesus.
Acts 1:4–12
The Ascension of Jesus and the apostles’ return to Jerusalem.
Mark 13:3
Jesus speaks about the destruction of the Temple from the Mount of Olives.
Luke 22:39
Jesus goes, as usual, to the Mount of Olives.
05
Pater Noster · Grotto of the TeachingsThe Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:7–13; Luke 11:1–4
Our Father — the Lord’s Prayer.
06
Via Dolorosa · Holy SepulchreThe mystery of salvation: Passion and Resurrection
The four Gospel accounts
The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus, including Matthew 27:27–31; Mark 14:66–72; Luke 22:56–62; John 18:12–27.
07
Probatic Pool · St. Anne · BethesdaThe healing of the paralytic
John 5:1–18
The healing of the paralytic man at Bethesda.
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Source of Gihon · Fountain of the VirginSolomon’s anointing and Hezekiah’s water system
1 Kings 1:28–55
Solomon receives the royal anointing.
2 Chronicles 11:4–9
Reference associated in the source document with entry into Jerusalem by the Canaanite canal; see also 2 Samuel 5:6–10.
2 Kings 20:20
King Hezekiah digs a tunnel; see also 2 Chronicles 32:30 and Sirach 48:17.
09
Pool of Siloah · End of Hezekiah’s TunnelProphetic references and the healing of the man born blind
Isaiah 8:6
Siloam and Euphrates.
Isaiah 7:3
Isaiah is sent to Ahaz.
Isaiah 22:9
Oracle concerning the city and its water.
John 9
The healing of the man born blind.
Luke 13:4–5
The tower of Siloam.
10
Valley of Josaphat · Kidron ValleyProphecy and the tombs of the prophets
Joel 4:2; Jeremiah 31–40
The Lord will reign and judge in the Valley of Jehoshaphat/Josaphat.
Matthew 23:29
Jesus speaks of those who build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous.
11
Mountain of Evil CounselA reflection connected with the plot against Jesus
John 11:45–53
“It is better for one man to die for the people than for the whole nation to perish” — the council’s plot against Jesus.
12
Mount Zion · David’s CityThe fortress of Zion, the Ark and the holy mountain
2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Chronicles 11:5
“City of David” — the fortress of Zion.
2 Samuel 6:10–12
The Ark of God in the City of David.
Isaiah 8:18
The Lord dwells on Mount Zion.
Isaiah 2:3
The law will go out from Zion/Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 31:12
They come and sing for joy on the heights of Zion.
1 Maccabees
Nicanor on Mount Zion.
13
Cenacle · Last Supper RoomEucharist, the Last Supper, Resurrection appearances and Pentecost
Matthew 26:26–29
Institution of the Holy Eucharist.
Mark 14:22–25
The Last Supper and Eucharist.
Luke 22:14–38
The Last Supper and Eucharist.
John 13–15
Teachings of Jesus at the Last Supper.
John 17
Prayer for the unity of the disciples of Jesus.
John 20:19–29
Appearances to the disciples after the Resurrection.
1 Corinthians 11:23–25
Institution of the Holy Eucharist.
Acts 1:12–26
The community of the Apostles.
Acts 2:1–4
The coming of the Holy Spirit — Pentecost.
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St. Peter in Gallicantu · DenialPeter’s denial of Jesus
John 18:15–27
Peter’s denial; see also Matthew 26:69–75, Mark 14:66–72 and Luke 22:56–62.
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Hakeldama · ScandalGehenna and the Potter’s Field
Jeremiah 7:31–33
Children offered as sacrifice; associated in the source with Gehenna and Mark 9:43.
Matthew 27:7–10
The Potter’s Field.
Acts 1:19
The field known as Akeldama/Hakeldama.
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Enrogel · Fountain of JobAt the junction of the Kidron and Gehenna valleys
2 Samuel 17:17–23
David sends spies/messengers during Absalom’s revolt.
2 Samuel 18:1–18
The revolt and death of Absalom.
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