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Main Biblical References for Jerusalem & its Surroundings
A clear, easy-to-browse presentation of the principal biblical references connected with Ain Karim, Bethfage, Bethany, Emmaus, Bethel and other important sites around Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem & its Surroundings in Scripture
From the hill country of Judea to Emmaus, Bethel and the land of the Philistines
These references connect the surroundings of Jerusalem with the birth of John the Baptist, the Palm Procession, Bethany and Lazarus, ancient Gibeon, the road to Emmaus, the patriarchs at Bethel and major Old Testament encounters with the Philistines.
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reference groups covering Ain Karim, Bethfage, Bethany, Tell el Ful, Gibeon, Emmaus, Taybeh, Bethel and the Land of the Philistines.
reference groups covering Ain Karim, Bethfage, Bethany, Tell el Ful, Gibeon, Emmaus, Taybeh, Bethel and the Land of the Philistines.
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Ain KarimThe Meeting Place
Luke 1:39–56
The Visitation of Mary and the Magnificat.
Luke 1:5–25
The Annunciation of John the Baptist.
Luke 1:57–80
Birth of John the Baptist and the Benedictus.
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BethfageHosanna · Palm Procession
Luke 19:29–40; Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; John 12:12–16
Jesus the Messiah enters Jerusalem — the Palm Procession.
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BethanyFriendship · Martha, Mary and Lazarus
Matthew 26:6–13
The anointing at Bethany; also Mark 14:3–9 and John 12:1–8.
Luke 10:38–42
Martha and Mary — “the best part”.
John 11:1–44
The resurrection of Lazarus.
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Tell el FulGibeah of Benjamin · Gabath of Saul
Judges 19:11–13
The tribes of Benjamin.
1 Samuel 10:26; 13:1–16
The royal city of Saul.
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GibeonEl Jib
Joshua 9:3; 10:1–15
The peace with Joshua.
2 Samuel 2:14; 20:4–13
Conflict involving Joab and Abner; later events near Gibeon.
1 Kings 3:4–15
Solomon offers sacrifice at the high place.
Nehemiah 3; 7
Gibeonites help in the reconstruction of the walls of Jerusalem.
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EmmausQubeibeh · Amwas · Abu Gosh · Motza
Luke 24:13–35
The pilgrims of Emmaus.
Mark 16:12–13
Jesus appears to two disciples as they walk into the country.
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TaybehOphra · Ephron · Aphairema · Ephraim
Joshua 18:2
Ophra; also 1 Samuel 13:17.
2 Chronicles 13:19
Ephron.
1 Maccabees 11:34
Aphairema.
John 11:54
Ephraim — Jesus left the district for a town called Ephraim.
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BethelHouse of God · Beitin
Genesis 12:8; 13:3
Abraham builds an altar east of Bethel — Luz.
Genesis 28:10–19
Jacob’s ladder.
Genesis 31:13; 48:3
“I am the God who appeared to you at Bethel.”
Judges 4:4–6
Deborah serves as judge at Bethel.
Judges 20:27; 21:1
The Ark of the Covenant at Bethel and the people gathered.
1 Kings 13:16–33
The old prophet of Bethel.
Amos 3:14
Amos’ oracle against Bethel.
2 Kings 2:1–4
Elijah is sent to Bethel before being taken up.
2 Kings 23:4
Josiah has the ashes of objects used in the worship of Baal taken to Bethel.
2 Kings 23:15–16
Josiah demolishes the altar and the high place.
Amos 3:13–14; 4:4–12
Oracles against Bethel; also Amos 5:4–6; 7:10–17 and Hosea 6:7–11.
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Land of the PhilistinesJoshua, Samson, the Ark and David
Joshua 13:1–7
Lands remaining unconquered by Joshua.
Judges 15:1–20
Samson and the Philistines.
1 Samuel 4:1–11
The capture of the Ark by the Philistines.
1 Samuel 5:1–6
The Ark brings disaster to the Philistines.
1 Samuel 17:1–57
David and Goliath.
2 Samuel 5:17–25
David’s victory over the Philistines.
Isaiah 14:28–32
A warning to the Philistines.
Jeremiah 47:1–7
An oracle concerning the Philistines; also Ezekiel 25:15–17, Amos 1:6–8 and Zephaniah 2:4–7.