{"id":9810,"date":"2026-09-06T13:45:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T13:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.elementcore.co\/CICTS\/?p=9810"},"modified":"2026-09-06T13:45:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T13:45:27","slug":"biblical-references-for-jerusalem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.elementcore.co\/CICTS\/biblical-references-for-jerusalem\/","title":{"rendered":"Biblical References for Jerusalem"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Christian Information Center \u00b7 Biblical References<\/div>\n

Main Biblical References for Jerusalem & its Surroundings<\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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9<\/strong>Biblical site groups<\/span><\/div>\n
Old & New<\/strong>Testament references<\/span><\/div>\n
2 pages<\/strong>Original source document<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Jerusalem & its Surroundings in Scripture<\/div>\n

From the hill country of Judea to Emmaus, Bethel and the land of the Philistines<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

9<\/strong>
\nreference groups covering Ain Karim, Bethfage, Bethany, Tell el Ful, Gibeon, Emmaus, Taybeh, Bethel and the Land of the Philistines.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Browse by biblical site<\/div>\n
Ain Karim<\/a>
\nBethfage<\/a>
\nBethany<\/a>
\nTell el Ful<\/a>
\nGibeon<\/a>
\nEmmaus<\/a>
\nTaybeh<\/a>
\nBethel<\/a>
\nLand of the Philistines<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Biblical References by Site<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
\n01<\/span>
\nAin Karim<\/strong>The Meeting Place<\/small><\/span>
\n\u2304<\/span><\/summary>\n
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Luke 1:39\u201356<\/div>\n
The Visitation of Mary and the Magnificat.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Luke 1:5\u201325<\/div>\n
The Annunciation of John the Baptist.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Luke 1:57\u201380<\/div>\n
Birth of John the Baptist and the Benedictus.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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\nBethfage<\/strong>Hosanna \u00b7 Palm Procession<\/small><\/span>
\n\u2304<\/span><\/summary>\n
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Luke 19:29\u201340; Matthew 21:1\u201311; Mark 11:1\u201311; John 12:12\u201316<\/div>\n
Jesus the Messiah enters Jerusalem \u2014 the Palm Procession.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n03<\/span>
\nBethany<\/strong>Friendship \u00b7 Martha, Mary and Lazarus<\/small><\/span>
\n\u2304<\/span><\/summary>\n
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Matthew 26:6\u201313<\/div>\n
The anointing at Bethany; also Mark 14:3\u20139 and John 12:1\u20138.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Luke 10:38\u201342<\/div>\n
Martha and Mary \u2014 \u201cthe best part\u201d.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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John 11:1\u201344<\/div>\n
The resurrection of Lazarus.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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\nTell el Ful<\/strong>Gibeah of Benjamin \u00b7 Gabath of Saul<\/small><\/span>
\n\u2304<\/span><\/summary>\n
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Judges 19:11\u201313<\/div>\n
The tribes of Benjamin.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 Samuel 10:26; 13:1\u201316<\/div>\n
The royal city of Saul.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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\nGibeon<\/strong>El Jib<\/small><\/span>
\n\u2304<\/span><\/summary>\n
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Joshua 9:3; 10:1\u201315<\/div>\n
The peace with Joshua.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 Samuel 2:14; 20:4\u201313<\/div>\n
Conflict involving Joab and Abner; later events near Gibeon.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 Kings 3:4\u201315<\/div>\n
Solomon offers sacrifice at the high place.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nehemiah 3; 7<\/div>\n
Gibeonites help in the reconstruction of the walls of Jerusalem.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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\nEmmaus<\/strong>Qubeibeh \u00b7 Amwas \u00b7 Abu Gosh \u00b7 Motza<\/small><\/span>
\n\u2304<\/span><\/summary>\n
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Luke 24:13\u201335<\/div>\n
The pilgrims of Emmaus.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mark 16:12\u201313<\/div>\n
Jesus appears to two disciples as they walk into the country.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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\nTaybeh<\/strong>Ophra \u00b7 Ephron \u00b7 Aphairema \u00b7 Ephraim<\/small><\/span>
\n\u2304<\/span><\/summary>\n
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Joshua 18:2<\/div>\n
Ophra; also 1 Samuel 13:17.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 Chronicles 13:19<\/div>\n
Ephron.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 Maccabees 11:34<\/div>\n
Aphairema.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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John 11:54<\/div>\n
Ephraim \u2014 Jesus left the district for a town called Ephraim.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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\nBethel<\/strong>House of God \u00b7 Beitin<\/small><\/span>
\n\u2304<\/span><\/summary>\n
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Genesis 12:8; 13:3<\/div>\n
Abraham builds an altar east of Bethel \u2014 Luz.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Genesis 28:10\u201319<\/div>\n
Jacob\u2019s ladder.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Genesis 31:13; 48:3<\/div>\n
\u201cI am the God who appeared to you at Bethel.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Judges 4:4\u20136<\/div>\n
Deborah serves as judge at Bethel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Judges 20:27; 21:1<\/div>\n
The Ark of the Covenant at Bethel and the people gathered.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 Kings 13:16\u201333<\/div>\n
The old prophet of Bethel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Amos 3:14<\/div>\n
Amos\u2019 oracle against Bethel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 Kings 2:1\u20134<\/div>\n
Elijah is sent to Bethel before being taken up.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 Kings 23:4<\/div>\n
Josiah has the ashes of objects used in the worship of Baal taken to Bethel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 Kings 23:15\u201316<\/div>\n
Josiah demolishes the altar and the high place.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Amos 3:13\u201314; 4:4\u201312<\/div>\n
Oracles against Bethel; also Amos 5:4\u20136; 7:10\u201317 and Hosea 6:7\u201311.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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\nLand of the Philistines<\/strong>Joshua, Samson, the Ark and David<\/small><\/span>
\n\u2304<\/span><\/summary>\n
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Joshua 13:1\u20137<\/div>\n
Lands remaining unconquered by Joshua.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Judges 15:1\u201320<\/div>\n
Samson and the Philistines.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 Samuel 4:1\u201311<\/div>\n
The capture of the Ark by the Philistines.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 Samuel 5:1\u20136<\/div>\n
The Ark brings disaster to the Philistines.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 Samuel 17:1\u201357<\/div>\n
David and Goliath.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 Samuel 5:17\u201325<\/div>\n
David\u2019s victory over the Philistines.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Isaiah 14:28\u201332<\/div>\n
A warning to the Philistines.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jeremiah 47:1\u20137<\/div>\n
An oracle concerning the Philistines; also Ezekiel 25:15\u201317, Amos 1:6\u20138 and Zephaniah 2:4\u20137.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n
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