Definition and Identity:
Jerusalemites are the inhabitants of Jerusalem, a city of profound historical and religious significance in the Bible. Jerusalem, often referred to as the "City of David" (2 Samuel 5:7), serves as a central location in biblical narratives and is considered a holy city in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The term "Jerusalemites" encompasses the diverse groups of people who have lived in this city throughout its storied history.

Biblical Significance:
Jerusalem holds a pivotal role in the biblical narrative. It is first mentioned in the context of Melchizedek, the king of Salem, who blessed Abram (Genesis 14:18). The city later becomes the political and spiritual center of Israel under King David, who captures it from the Jebusites and establishes it as the capital (2 Samuel 5:6-9). David's son, Solomon, builds the First Temple there, making it the focal point of Jewish worship (1 Kings 6:1-38).

Religious and Cultural Role:
Jerusalemites in the biblical era were primarily Israelites, particularly from the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. The city was the site of major religious festivals, drawing people from all over Israel to worship at the Temple. The Psalms frequently mention Jerusalem, highlighting its spiritual significance: "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you prosper'" (Psalm 122:6).

Historical Context:
Throughout its history, Jerusalem has been a city of conflict and conquest. It was besieged and captured by various empires, including the Babylonians, who destroyed the First Temple in 586 BC, leading to the Babylonian Exile. The return of the exiles and the rebuilding of the Temple under Ezra and Nehemiah marked a significant period for the Jerusalemites (Ezra 1:1-4; Nehemiah 2:17-18).

New Testament Era:
In the New Testament, Jerusalem remains central to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. It is the site of His crucifixion and resurrection, events that are foundational to Christian faith. The early Christian community in Jerusalem, led by figures such as James, the brother of Jesus, played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity (Acts 1:12-14; Acts 15:13-21).

Prophetic and Eschatological Views:
Jerusalem is also significant in biblical prophecy. The prophets often spoke of its future restoration and glory. Isaiah envisions a time when "the mountain of the LORD’s house will be established as the highest of the mountains" (Isaiah 2:2). In the eschatological vision of Revelation, the New Jerusalem descends from heaven, symbolizing the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises (Revelation 21:2).

Cultural and Theological Impact:
For Jerusalemites, the city is not just a physical location but a symbol of God's enduring covenant with His people. It represents hope, redemption, and divine presence. The longing for Jerusalem's peace and restoration is a recurring theme in Jewish and Christian thought, reflecting the city's deep spiritual resonance.

Modern Implications:
Today, Jerusalem remains a city of great religious and political significance. It is a focal point for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities, each of which holds deep historical and spiritual connections to the city. The identity of Jerusalemites continues to evolve, shaped by the city's rich heritage and its role in contemporary religious and geopolitical contexts.

In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles.
... John here used the word "Jews" as a designation for the Jerusalemites, who, as enemies
of Christ, were to be distinguished from the multitudes who were in ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lxxviii in the temple at.htm

The Personal History of Herod - the Two Worlds in Jerusalem.
... station. [606] Then these Jerusalemites - townspeople, as they called
themselves - were so polished, so witty, so pleasant. There ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter ii the personal history.htm

In Jerusalem when Herod Reigned
... distant parts of the earth - east, west, north, and south; Galileans, quick of temper
and uncouth of Jewish speech; Jud??ans and Jerusalemites; white-robed ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter i in jerusalem when.htm

Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, visit Jesus, the New-Born King.
... own career is finished. Modern Jerusalemites prefer their Herods with peace
to Messiah with revolution. Multitudes rest under the ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xiii eastern wise-men or magi.htm

Teaching in the Temple on the Octave of the Feast of Tabernacles.
... the Porches - probably that of Solomon - teaching, this time, the Jews.' We imagine
they were chiefly, if not all, Jud??ans - perhaps Jerusalemites, aware of ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter viii teaching in the.htm

At the Feast of Tabernacles - First Discourse in the Temple
... with their murderous designs, springing from blind literalism and ignorance of the
spirit of their Law, the reported remarks of some Jerusalemites in the crowd ...
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To the Disciples - Two Events and their Moral.
... to infer that Divine-judgment had overtaken His Galilean countrymen, as it would
be to judge that the Tower of Siloam had fallen to punish these Jerusalemites. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xiii to the disciples.htm

In Judaea
... as they were called, were regarded as somewhat proud and supercilious, it was something
to be a citizen of Jerushalaimah, as the Jerusalemites preferred to ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 5 in judaea.htm

Jerusalemites (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Jerusalemites (1 Occurrence). John 7:25 Certain, therefore,
of the Jerusalemites said, 'Is not this he whom they are seeking to kill? ...
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Jerusalem's (7 Occurrences)

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Grace (277 Occurrences)
... first place, as in (e) above, charis may mean "a gift." In 1 Corinthians 16:3 2
Corinthians 8:19 it is the money given by the Corinthians to the Jerusalemites. ...
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Book (211 Occurrences)
... Nothing is said proving that the whole land has shared the calamity, unless indeed
this is implied in Baruch 4:5. (2) A large number of Jerusalemites have been ...
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Seeking (182 Occurrences)
... See RSV). John 7:25 Certain, therefore, of the Jerusalemites said, 'Is
not this he whom they are seeking to kill? (YLT NAS). John ...
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Baruch (24 Occurrences)
... Nothing is said proving that the whole land has shared the calamity, unless indeed
this is implied in Baruch 4:5. (2) A large number of Jerusalemites have been ...
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Prophets (270 Occurrences)
... The whole way also in which Jeremiah predicts the destruction of Jerusalem as
inevitable, in direct contrast to the hopes of the Jerusalemites and to the ...
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Prophecy (37 Occurrences)
... The whole way also in which Jeremiah predicts the destruction of Jerusalem as
inevitable, in direct contrast to the hopes of the Jerusalemites and to the ...
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Jerusalem (782 Occurrences)

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