LIST OF PLACES:A–H
Map / Aa-Ar, As-Az / B / Ca-Ce, Ch-Cz / D / E / F / Ga, Ge, Gi, Go-Gz / H / I / Ja-Je, Jo, Ju-Jz / K / L / Ma, Me, Mi-Mz / N / O / P / Q-R / S / T / U-Y / Z
Key: Blue: Israel: Galilee, Judea, Samaria / Green: Greece, Asia Minor, Syria / Red: Rome, Edom / Orange: Moab / Purple: Mesopotamia, Assyria, Babylon / Tan: Egypt, Arabia
"Defender of the People"
Ancient city in Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea
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Greek capital of Egypt founded by Alexander the Great along the Mediterranean Sea in 332 BC
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Many Jews settled there as part of the Jewish Diaspora and according to Philo lists them as 1/8 of the population
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The Septuagint (the Greek OT) was translated there by 72 Hebrew translators around 250 BC at the command of Ptolemy II Philadelphus
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Jews from there disputed with Stephen (Acts 6:9)
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Apollos' birthplace (Acts 18:24)
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Vital center of the early Christian Church with tradition stating Mark founded the church there
"City of Antiochus"
Ancient city in Syria along the Orontes River
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One of the most important cities in the Hellenistic period & capital of the Seleucid Empire
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Founded by Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals, in 300 BC, named for his father
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Capital of the Seleucid Empire from 240 – 63 BC and regional capital of Roman and Byzantine Empires
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Center of Hellenistic Judaism
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Birthplace of the proselyte Nicolas (Acts 6:5)
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Disciples first called Christians there (Acts 11:26)
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Agabus prophesied famine (Acts 11:27-28)
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Circumcision questioned of Christians (Acts 14:26-28; 15:1-9)
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Paul and Barnabas began second mission (Acts 15:22, 30, 35)
"Fortress of Anthony"
Fortress on the north-west corner of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
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Originially built by John Hyrcanus as a fortress
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Fortified by Herod the Great to be Roman military headquarters; named after his friend Mark Anthony
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Traditional site where Jesus was condemned before Pilate (Matt. 27:11–31; Mark 15:2–20; Luke 23:1–25; John 18:28–19:16)
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Paul addressed the Jews (Acts 22:1–21)
"Land of Assur"
City and empire located along the Tigris River in modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey
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Major city-state in Mesopotamia
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Cultural, political, and religious center of the Assyrian Empire
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River mentioned out of Eden (Gen. 2:14)
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Major ancient civilization known for its brutality
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Jonah sent to preach to Nineveh; reluctantly went after being spit out by a whale; grew angry when the people actually repented (Jonah 1–4)
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Isaiah called Assyria the rod of God's anger (Isa. 10:5)
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Invaded the Northern kingdom of Israel by Tiglath-pileser III; 10 tribes eventually carried captive by Shalmaneser V & Sargon II after which they were essentially lost to history, starting the Jewish Diaspora (2 Kgs. 17:5-6)
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Many kings from there were mentioned in the Bible, including Tilgalth-pileser III, Shalmaneser V, Sargon II, Sennacherib, Esarhaddon, Ashurbanipal
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The Fall of Nineveh in 612 BC by the Babylonian king Nabopolassar and the defeat of Ashur-ubalit II in 609 BC marked the end of the main empire
"Of Athena"
Located in Greece on the Mediterranean Sea
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Greek capital of Attica/Achaia
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One of the world's oldest cities and became the home of Greek philosophy under Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and the seat of Greek literature and art
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Paul preached in a synagogue; gives sermon on the "Unknown God" on Mars Hill/Areopagus Hills (Acts 17:15-34)
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Missionaries sent to other parts of Greece (1 Thes. 3:1-2)
"Gate of God"
City and empire located along the Euphrates River in modern-day Iraq
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One of the oldest cities in Mesopotamia and the cultural, political, and religious center of Babylonia
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Founded by Nimrod (Gen. 10:8-10)
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Home to the Tower of Babel (Gen. 11)
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Many kings from there were mentioned in the Bible, including Nebuchadnezzar II, Merodach-Baladan, Amel-marduk, Darius the Mede, and Belshazzar
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Nebuchadnezzar II conquered Jerusalem and eventually carried its captives to Babylon, including King Jeconiah and Zedekiah of Judah, furthering the Jewish Diaspora
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Jews lived in exile there for 70+ years after being taken captive (2 Kgs. 25)
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Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar II's dream and later handwriting on the wall; thrown into a lion's den (Dan.)
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Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego refused to worship Babylonian gods (Dan. 3)
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Represented the evil of the world (Rev. 17-18)
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The Fall of Babylon in 539 BC by the Persian king Cyrus the Great marked the end of the main empire; Cyrus allowed Jews to return to Israel with the help of Zerubbabel and Joshua II; more Jews immigrated back to Israel in 457 and 444 BC with the help of Ezra and Nehemiah
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Alexander the Great conquered Babylon for the Macedonians and died there in 323 BC
"Well of the Oath"
Ancient city on the southern boundary of Israel
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Home of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob I after King Abimelech of Gerar made a peace treaty (Gen. 21:22; 26:23; 28:10)
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Allocated to the tribes of Simeon and Judah after the conquest (Josh. 15:28; 19:2)
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Considered the southern limit of Israel (Judg. 20:1)
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Joel I and Abiah I, sons of Samuel I, were judges (1 Sam. 8:2)
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Elijah hid from Jezebel (1 Kgs. 19:3)
"Place of Crossing"
Unknown crossing location of the Jordan River most likely near Jericho and Dead Sea
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Possibly same site where Israelites and Joshua carried the Ark of the Covenant into the Promised Land (Josh. 3) and later where Elijah parted the waters and he and Elisha crossed on dry ground (2 Kgs. 2)
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Possibly where Gideon chased the Midianites (Judg. 7:24)
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John the Baptist baptized Christ and others (Matt. 3:1–6; 13–17; Mark 1:1–11; Luke 3:1–22; John 1:15–34); Nephi saw baptism years before in vision (1 Ne. 10:7–10)
"House of the Poor"
Ancient town on the southeastern slope of the Mount of Olives
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Home of Mary II, Martha, and Lazarus (John 11:1); Martha complained about Mary not helping (Luke 10:38–42);
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Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1–44)
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Mary II anointed Jesus with precious ointment at the house of Simon the leper (Matt. 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9; John 12:1–8)
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Jesus stayed during Holy Week (Matt. 21:17)
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Jesus ascended into heaven (Luke 24:50–51)
"House of God"
Ancient city on the border of Benjamin and Ephraim
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Considered one of the most sacred places in Israel
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Abraham built altar (Gen. 12:8; 13:3)
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Jacob I dreamed a ladder; built a pillar (Gen. 28:19)
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Samuel judged Israel (1 Sam. 7:16; 10:3).
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King Jeroboam I of Israel created and worshipped pagan idols (1 Kgs. 12:29–32); later destroyed by King Josiah of Judah (2 Kgs. 23:4, 15–19)
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Elisha was mocked by children (2 Kgs. 2:23–24)
"House of Bread"
Ancient town five miles south of Jerusalem
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Rachel died and was buried (Gen. 35:16–20)
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Ruth and Boaz met (Ruth)
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David was born and anointed king of Israel (1 Sam. 16:1–13)
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Micah prophesied Christ would be born (Micah 5:2; Matt. 2:46; John 7:42)
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Joseph III traveled with Mary I because he was of the lineage of David (Luke 2:4)
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Jesus was born; shepherds and wise men worshipped Him (Matt. 2:1–11; Luke 2:4–16); Nephi I saw years previously in vision (1 Ne. 11:13-23)
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Angel told Joseph III to flee to Egypt; Herod the Great killed all children two years old and under (Matt. 2:13–15)
"House of Fish"
Small fishing village on the north end of the Sea of Galilee
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Home of Philip II, Andrew, and Peter (John 1:44)
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Jesus healed a blind man (Mark 8:22-26)
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One of the cities Jesus upbraided (Luke 10:13-14)
"House of Safety"
Ancient city in Jordan River Valley on major crossroad from Damascus – Egypt – Jerusalem – Shechem
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One of the oldest cities in Israel
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Part of the Decapolis
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Given to the tribe of Manasseh (Josh. 17:11)
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Israelites chose not to drive away Canaanites who remained a threat for centuries (Judg. 1:27)
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Slain bodies of King Saul and sons fastened to walls (1 Sam. 31:6–10; 1 Sam. 31:11–13; 2 Sam. 21:12
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Caesarea / Caesarea Philippi / Caiaphas' Palace / Cana / Capernaum / Mt. Carmel / City of David / Corinth
"Leader"
Ancient port city on the Mediterranean located on the road from Tyre to Egypt, north of Joppa
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An ancient Phoenician colony named Stato's Tower
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Rebuilt by Herod the Great who named it for Augustus Caesar; became the Roman capital in Judea complete with hippodrome, theater, aqueduct, and palaces
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Official residence of Roman leaders Pontius Pilate, Felix, and Festus
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Philip III preached, lived, and had four daughters who prophesied (Acts 8:40; 21:8–9, 16)
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Peter visited to teach and baptize Cornelius (Acts 10:1–11, 24–48)
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Peter hid from Herod Agrippa I after angel freed him from prison; Agrippa was smitten and eaten by worms (Acts 12:19-23)
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Paul visited three times; warned by Agabus to not go to Jerusalem; imprisoned for two years before being sent to Rome (Acts 9:30; 18:22; 21:8–16; 23–26); testified to Felix and Agrippa II
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The Jewish revolt of 66 AD started near a synagogue; in 70 AD, many Jewish captives were slaughtered in gladiator games
"Caesar's City"
Located at the base of Mount Hermon near Dan
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The spring is one source of the Jordan River
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Rebuilt by Philip I
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Peter declared Jesus was the Messiah and Christ; was promised the keys of the kingdom (Matt. 16:13-20)
"Basket Maker"
Palace located in the Upper City of Jerusalem
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Large residence of the Jewish High Priest Caiaphas
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Jesus taken to stand trial before the Sanhedrin (Matt. 26–27:2; Mark 14:53–15:1; Luke 22:54–71; John 18:12–28)
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Peter denied Christ (Matt. 26:33–35, 58, 69–75; Mark 14:54,66–72; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18, 25–27)
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Possible spot where the apostles were imprisoned (Acts 4:3–22; 5:17–40)
see Golgotha
"Place of Reeds"
Small village in the Galilee Region near Nazareth
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Jesus changed water into wine (John 2:1-11)
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Jesus healed a nobleman's son (John 4:46-54)
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Home of Nathanael/Bartholomew (John 21:2)
"Village of Nahum/Comfort"
Small fishing village on north end of the Sea of Galilee & the Via Maris trade route
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Jesus worked many miracles: casting out an unclean spirit (Mark 1:23–27; Luke 4:33–36), healing Peter's mother-in-law (Matt. 8:14–15; Mark 1:30–31; Luke 4:38-39), a man with palsy (Matt. 9:1–8; Mark 2:1–12; Luke 5:17–26), a man with withered hand (Matt. 12:10–13; Mark 3:1–5; Luke 6:6–10), the Roman centurion's servant (Matt. 8:5–13; Luke 7:1–10), the woman with an issue of blood (Matt. 9:20–22; Mark 5:25–34; Luke 8:43–48), and raising Jairus' daughter from the dead (Matt. 9:18–26; Mark 5:22–24; 35–43; Luke 8:40–56)
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Jesus delivered the bread of life sermon (John 6:24–59)
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Jesus instructed Peter to catch a fish with a coin in mouth (Matt. 17:24–27)
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Jesus gave discourses on a little child, offenses, lost sheep, and forgiveness (Matt. 18:1-20; Mark 9:33-50; Luke 9:46-50; 17:1-4)
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Jesus pronounced a curse on the town (Matt. 11:23–24; Luke 10:15)
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The center of Jesus’ Galilean ministry (Matt. 9:1–2; Mark 2:1–5)
"Garden" or "Orchard"
Coastal mountain in northern Israel near the Mediterranean
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Important site of ancient religious worship including an altar dedicated to Jehovah (1 Kgs. 18:30)
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Elijah confronted false priests of Baal (1 Kgs. 18:17–40); prayed to end a drought (1 Kgs. 18:41–45)
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Used as symbol of beauty, fruitfulness, majesty, prosperity, and happiness (Isa. 35:2; Jer. 46:18, 50:19; 2 Chr. 26:10)
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Mount was covered in caves where many have hidden (Amos 9:3)
"City of the Beloved"
Located south of the current Temple Mount on a narrow ridge in Jerusalem
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Considered the original settlement core of Jerusalem
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Fresh water from the Gihon Springs supplied vital fresh water to Jerusalem
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David brought the Ark of Covenant (2 Sam. 6; 1 Chr. 15)
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Sometimes referred to as Zion (2 Sam. 5:7; 1 Kgs 8:1)
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Solomon anointed king at the Gihon spring (1 Kgs. 1:32–45)
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King Hezekiah of Judah built a tunnel to guard water source from the Assyrians (2 Kgs. 20:20; 2 Chr. 32:2-4, 30; 33:14)
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Pool of Siloam mentioned by Isaiah and Nehemiah (Isa. 8:6; 22:9; Neh. 3:15)
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Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath at the Pool of Siloam (John 9)
"Ornament" or "Beauty"
Chief town of Achaia, Greece on the Gulf of Corinth
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A Roman province
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Home of Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1)
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The Lord appeared to Paul in vision and he stayed for 18 months (Acts 18:9–11)
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Paul wrote two epistles to the church (1 & 2 Cor.)
"Well-watered Land"
Located in Syria north of the Galilee on the Via Maris trade route
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One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and fourth holiest city in Islam
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Birthplace of Eliezer, Abraham's steward (Gen. 15:2)
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Conquered by David (2 Sam. 8:6; 1 Chr. 18:5–6)
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Elisha visited Ben-hadad II/Hadadezer and prophesied of his death (2 Kgs. 8:7-15)
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Conquered by Tiglath-pileser III (2 Kgs. 16:9; Isa. 8:4; 17:1–3; Jer. 49:23–27; Amos 1:3–5)
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Paul had vision; cured of blindness by Ananias I; later visited (Acts 9:1–27; 22:5–16; 26:12, 20; 2 Cor. 11:32)
"God is My Judge"
Northernmost city of ancient Israel located near foot of Mount Hermon and Caesarea Philippi
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Abraham rescued Lot (Gen. 14:13-16)
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Israelites conquered the land (Josh. 19:47)
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Jeroboam I built temple with golden calf (1 Kgs. 12:26-33)
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Destroyed by Ben-hadad I (1 Kgs. 15:20)
"Arid Sea"
Lowest lake on earth at 1300 feet below sea level
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Water is ten times saltier than ocean and contains many minerals associated with healing
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Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed (Gen. 14:2; 18:16–19:29; Deut. 29:23; Luke 17:28-32)
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David fled from Saul and spared his life (1 Sam. 23:29–24:22)
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War before the Second Coming (Joel 2:20)
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Waters will be healed before Second Coming (Ezek. 47:1–12; Zech. 14:8; Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Section 6, p. 286)
"Ten Cities"
Hellenistic region located in modern-day Jordan, Israel, and Syria
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Group of ten Hellenistic cities in the Roman Empire including: Beth-shean/Scythopolis, Philadelphia, Gerasa, Gadara, Pella, Dion, Raphana, Hippos, Canatha, Damascus
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Christ’s gospel spread there and beyond (Matt. 4:25; Mark 5:20; 7:31)
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Jesus healed demon-possessed man (Matt. 8:30-33) and deaf man (Mark 7:31-37)
"Qubbat as-Sakhra"
Iconic golden dome shrine built over rock in Jerusalem
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Jews believe the Foundation Stone is where the creation of the world began (Gen. 1)
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Possible site of the Holy of Holies for both Temples
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Oldest Islamic structure in the world, included in the al-Aqsa Mosque Compound
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See Temple Mount for other events
"Two Wells"
Ancient town in northern Samaria (modern-day West Bank)
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Known for its fertile valley and good pastures
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Joseph I thrown into pit by his brothers; sold into slavery (Gen. 37:12-28)
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Obadiah I saved prophets from Jezebel (1 Kgs. 18:13)
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Elisha and servant saved from Syrian army, seeing the hillside filled with horses and chariots of fire (2 Kgs. 6:13-23)
"Barrenness"
One of highest peaks in Samaria (modern-day West Bank) north of Shechem/Nablus and near Mount Gerizim
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Moses instructed Israelites to place blessings and curses on Gerizim and Ebal (Deut. 27)
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Joshua built an altar and read the book of the law to Israelites (Josh. 8:30-35)
"Red"
Located south of the Dead Sea around Mount Seir
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Given to Esau and his descendants (Gen. 36:8-9; Deut. 2:5)
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Saul & David fought the Edomites (1 Sam. 14:47; 2 Sam. 8:13-14)
"Temple of Ptah"
Ancient country located on the Mediterranean with majority of civilization along the Nile River
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One of the oldest countries in the world and one of the most commonly mentioned locations in the Bible outside of the Holy Land
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Discovered by Egyptus (Abr. 1:23–25)
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Abraham fled there during a famine; Pharaoh desired Sarah; Abraham married Hagar the Egyptian handmaid (Gen. 12:10–20; 16)
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Joseph I sold into slavery; married Egyptian Asenath and had two sons Ephraim & Manasseh; saved his family from famine (Gen. 37; 39–46)
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Jacob I’s descendants settled in Goshen (Gen. 45:10)
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Children of Israel became slaves; Pharaoh killed Hebrew babies; Moses saved by Pharaoh's daughter (Ex. 1:11–2:1–10)
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Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt (Ex. 3–14)
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Solomon married a daughter of Pharaoh and received the city Gezer for dowry (1 Kgs. 3:1)
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Jeroboam I fled to Pharaoh Shishak/Shoshenq I who attacked Rehoboam; Kingdom of Judah became vassal state (1 Kgs. 11:40; 2 Chr 12)
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Pharaoh Necho II killed King Josiah of Judah and chose Jehoiakim to rule after him as a puppet king (2 Chr 36:1–5; Jer. 26:21–24)
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Lehi was taught in the language of the Egyptians (1 Ne. 1:2; Morm. 9:32)
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Several Jews took refuge after Babylon conquered the Kingdom of Judah; Jeremiah probably died there (2 Kgs. 25:22–24; Jer. 40:6–16; 43)
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Joseph III, Mary I, and young Jesus fled Herod the Great’s wrath (Matt. 2:13–15, 19–21)
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Joseph Smith acquired four mummies and several Egyptian papyrus scrolls, resulting in the Book of Abraham
"Desirable"
Ancient city on western coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey)
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Capital of the Roman province of Asia and an important business center
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Gospel of John may have been written there (John)
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Paul stayed two years and met some of John the Baptist's disciples (Acts 18-19)
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Worshipers of the goddess Diana raised a tumult against Paul (Acts 19:18-41)
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Paul wrote an epistle (Eph.)
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One of the seven churches addressed in Book of Revelation (Rev. 2:1-7)
"Beech Forest"
Located in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York
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Three Witnesses saw the Gold Plates and Angel Moroni (D&C 17)
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Book of Mormon translation was completed
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Church of Jesus Christ was restored (D&C 20)
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Several revelations given to Joseph Smith (D&C 14-18; 20-21; 28-31;33-40)
"The Province"
Lowest fresh-water lake in the world, located in northern Israel on the Via Maris trade route
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12 miles long and 7 miles wide with a flourishing fishing industry
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Jordan River flows through it
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The tribe of Gad settled on its shores (Deu. 3:17; Josh. 13:27)
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Jesus called several apostles of whom at least four were fishermen (Matt. 4:18–22; 10; Mark 1:16–20; 2:13–14; Luke 5:1–11; 6:12–16)
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Two catches of fish were delivered at Jesus' command (Luke 5:4–11; John 21:6–11)
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Sermon on the Mount given (Matt. 5-7)
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Jesus stilled a storm (Matt. 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41; Luke 8:22–25)
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Jesus walked on water (Matt. 14:22–33; Mark 6:45–52; John 6:16–21)
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Jesus appeared after His resurrection (Mark 16:7 | John 21:1–23)
"Gordon's Tomb"
Tomb located in a garden outside Jerusalem's walls | alternate site is Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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Jesus was buried; tomb was guarded (Matt. 27:57–66; Mark 15:42–47; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:41–42)
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Earthquake; angel rolled back stone from the door (Matt. 28:2)
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Women, Peter, and John came to empty tomb (Matt. 28:1–8; Luke 24:1–12 John 20:1–2)
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Jesus was resurrected (Matt. 28:1–15; Mark 16:1–11; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–18)
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Mary Magdalene saw the resurrected Christ (Mark 16:9; John 20:11–18)
"The Strong"
Located on the Mediterranean Sea on the Via Maris trade route
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One of the five Philistine cities
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Samson imprisoned before killing himself and 3,000 Philistines (Judg. 16)
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Philip III was traveling there when he met the eunuch (Acts 8:26)
"Shorn Places"
One of highest peaks in Samaria (modern-day West Bank) north of Shechem/Nablus and near Mount Ebal
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Moses instructed Israelites to place blessings and curses on Gerizim and Ebal (Deut. 27)
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Prince Jotham I proclaimed parable of the trees (Judg. 9:7-30)
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Samaritans built temple which John Hyrcanus destroyed
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Samaritan woman at the well mentioned mount to Jesus (John 4:20-21)
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Modern Samaritans consider it the holiest place on earth and ascend it three times a year at Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot
"Oil Press"
Olive grove across the Kidron Brook on the Mount of Olives
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Jesus began to suffer for the sins of mankind (Matt. 26:36–44; Mark 14:32–41; D&C 19:16–19)
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Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot and arrested (Matt. 26:47–50; Mark 14:43–45; Luke 22:47–48; John 18:2–9)
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Jesus healed a soldier’s ear and was forsaken temporarily by the disciples (Matt. 26:51–56; Mark 14:46–52; Luke 22:49–53; John 18:10–11)
"Hill Town"
Ancient Canaanite city located north of Jerusalem
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Gibeonites tricked Joshua to spare them in the conquest (Josh. 9)
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The sun stood still while Joshua and Israelites fought (Josh. 10)
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Solomon offered 1000 sacrifices; God appeared in a dream and granted him wisdom (1 Kgs. 3:4-15)
"Heap of Testimoney"
Ancient region located east of the Jordan River
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Laban pursued Jacob and family (Gen. 31:21–25)
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Ishmaelites traveling from there bought Joseph for 20 pieces of silver (Gen. 37:25)
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Home of the judge Jair II (Judg. 10:3-4)
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Benjamites given women of Jabesh (Judg. 21:6–14)
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Ammonites attack Israelites in Jabesh; saved by Saul (1 Sam. 11)
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After Saul and his sons' deaths, men of Jabesh retrieved their bodies for proper burial (1 Sam. 31)
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Elijah was from Tishbe (1 Kgs. 17:1)
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Hosea called it a city of iniquity (Hosea 6:8)
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Similar area as Perea in New Testament times
"Circle of Stones"
Ancient city located near the Jordan River
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Israelites camped after crossing the Jordan River and erected a twelve-stone monument (Josh. 4:19)
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Saul proclaimed king (1 Sam. 11:14-15)
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Saul offered a sacrifice without the priesthood; rejected by the Lord (1 Sam. 13; 15)
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Elisha cured a pot of poisonous stew (2 Kgs. 4:38-41)
"Place of the Skull"
Hill outside of Jerusalem's walls | see also the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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Jesus was taken to be crucified (Matt. 27:32–44, Mark 15:21–32, Luke 23:26–43; John 19:17–27)
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Jesus was mocked and railed (Matt. 27:32–44; Mark 15:29–32; Luke 23:35–43)
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Jesus died on the cross (Matt. 27:45–50; Mark 15:33–37; Luke 23:44–46; John 19:28–30)
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People watched near the cross; Jesus was pierced but not broken (Matt. 27:54–56; Mark 15:39–41; Luke 23:47–49; John 19:31–37)
"Drawing Near"
Located in the fertile Nile River Delta of Egypt
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Jacob I and descendants given land to dwell in (Gen. 46:33–34)
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Israelites lived there at time of Exodus (Ex. 8:22; 9:26)
חרן – "Mountainous"
Ancient region located near the source of the Euphrates River in modern-day southeastern Turkey
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Named for Abraham's brother Haran
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The Lord appeared to Abraham (Gen. 11:29-12:3)
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Home of Abraham's family, Bethuel, Laban I, Rebekah, and Rachel and Leah
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Jacob I worked for Laban I for twenty years; all his sons except Benjamin were born there (Gen. 24:10; 28, 29)
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Became important trading center mentioned in Assyrian inscriptions
"Agreement"
Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania
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Much of the Book of Mormon translation completed
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Priesthood restored by John the Baptist, Peter, James, and John (D&C 13; JS-H 1:71-72)
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Several revelations given to Joseph Smith (D&C 3-13; 24-27)
"Place of Joining"
Located in southern Judea 20 miles south of Jerusalem
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One of the oldest cities in the Levant
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Abraham built an altar to God (Gen. 13:18)
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Abraham entertained three holy men who promised Sarah would have a son; the Lord appeared (Gen. 18)
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Burial place of Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebekah, and Jacob I & Leah (Gen. 23:2, 19; 25:9; 35:37-39; 50:13)
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Given to Caleb as an inheritance after the conquest (Josh 14:13-15); still owned by descendants at the time of David (1 Sam. 25:2)
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One of the six cities of refuge (Josh. 20:7)
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David anointed king; made it his capital for part of his reign (2 Sam. 2:1-3; 5:1-5)
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Joab killed Abner (2 Sam. 3:27)
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Headquarters of Absalom during his brief rebellion (2 Sam. 15:7-10)
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Today considered one of Judaism's Four Holy Cities
"Sacred Mountain"
Tallest mountain in the Holy Land at 9400 ft, located north of Israel
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Waters and springs feed the Jordan River, Sea of Galilee, and Dead Sea
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Possible location for the Transfiguration (see also Mount Tabor)
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