Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, cities play a significant role as centers of culture, commerce, and conflict. The ancient cities mentioned in the Bible provide a backdrop for many of the events and teachings found in Scripture. These cities were often strategically located and served as hubs for trade, governance, and religious activity.Jericho One of the oldest known cities, Jericho is famously known for its conquest by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. The miraculous fall of its walls is recorded in Joshua 6:20: "So the people shouted, and the trumpets were blown. As soon as the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the people shouted a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they captured the city." Jericho's strategic location near the Jordan River made it a key city in the conquest of Canaan. Jerusalem Jerusalem holds a central place in biblical history and theology. It was established as the capital of Israel by King David and became the site of Solomon's Temple. The city is frequently mentioned throughout the Bible, symbolizing God's presence and the spiritual center of Israel. Psalm 122:3-4 describes Jerusalem as "a city that is bound firmly together, to which the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as was decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD." Babylon Babylon is often depicted as a symbol of human pride and rebellion against God. It was the capital of the Babylonian Empire and the site of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9). The city is also associated with the Babylonian captivity of the Jews, as described in 2 Kings 24-25. In the Book of Revelation, Babylon represents the epitome of worldly corruption and opposition to God (Revelation 17-18). Nineveh The capital of the Assyrian Empire, Nineveh was a large and influential city. It is most notably mentioned in the Book of Jonah, where God commands Jonah to call the city to repentance. Jonah 3:4-5 records, "Jonah began to go into the city, going a day's journey. And he called out, 'Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!' And the people of Nineveh believed God." Nineveh's repentance highlights God's mercy and willingness to forgive. Sodom and Gomorrah These cities are synonymous with sin and divine judgment. Their destruction is recounted in Genesis 19:24-25: "Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus He overthrew those cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground." The account of Sodom and Gomorrah serves as a warning against immorality and disobedience to God. Tyre and Sidon These Phoenician cities were known for their wealth and maritime prowess. They are frequently mentioned in the prophetic books as examples of pride and eventual downfall. Ezekiel 28:2-3 speaks of Tyre's arrogance: "Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: Because your heart is proud, and you have said, "I am a god, I sit in the seat of the gods, in the heart of the seas," yet you are but a man, and no god, though you make your heart like the heart of a god.'" Capernaum Located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum served as a base for Jesus' ministry. It is mentioned in the Gospels as a place where Jesus performed many miracles and taught in the synagogue. Matthew 4:13 states, "And leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali." These ancient cities, among others, provide a rich tapestry of historical and spiritual significance within the biblical narrative. They illustrate the complexities of human civilization and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan throughout history. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 4:17And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bore Enoch: and he built a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 10:10-12 Greek 1179. Dekapolis -- Decapolis, a region East of the Jordan ... a group or district of ten cities (of the Greek type) in Palestine, mostly south-east of the Lake of Tiberias; the names and number vary in ancient authorities ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1179.htm - 6k Library Ambrose. Six Cities Moses and his Writings The Last Exile How the Kings of Asia Honored the Nation of the Jews and Made them ... The Death of Salome. The Cities which Herod and Philip Built. ... Acts of Sharbil, who was a Priest of Idols, and was Converted to ... 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Resources Does God killing people make Him a murderer? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the strange flesh in Jude 1:7? | GotQuestions.org What were the Dark Ages? | GotQuestions.org Cities: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Cities of Refuge of the Hope of the Gospel Cities of Refuge: (The Way To) Christ Cities of Refuge: Afforded No Asylum to Murderers Cities of Refuge: Required to Be: Easy of Access Cities of Refuge: Required to Be: Open to all Manslayers Cities of Refuge: Strangers Might Take Advantage of Cities of Refuge: Those Admitted to not Protected Outside of Cities of Refuge: Those Admitted to Obliged to Remain In, Until the High Priest's Death Cities of Refuge: Those Admitted to Were Put on Their Trial Cities were Called For: The Country in Which Built Cities were Called For: The Family of the Founder Cities were Called For: The Proprietor of the Land Cities were Frequently: Besieged Cities were Frequently: Burned Cities were Frequently: Depopulated Cities were Frequently: Made Heaps of Ruins Cities were Frequently: Pillaged Cities were Frequently: Razed and Sown With Salt Cities were Frequently: Stormed Cities were Frequently: Wasted by Famine Cities were Frequently: Wasted by Pestilence Cities: A Great Defence to a Country Cities: Afforded Refuge in Times of Danger Cities: Arranged in Streets and Lanes Cities: Artificial Mode of Supplying Water To Cities: Built in Desert Places Cities: Built in Pleasant Situations Cities: Built of Brick and Mortar Cities: Built of Brick and Slime Cities: Built of Stone and Wood Cities: Built with Compactness Cities: Built: Often of a Square Form Cities: Built: On Solid Foundations Cities: Designated as Merchant Cities: Designated as Treasure Cities: Designed for Habitations Cities: Different Kinds of Chariot Cities: Different Kinds of Commercial Cities: Different Kinds of Fenced Cities: Different Kinds of Levitical Cities: Different Kinds of Refuge Cities: Different Kinds of Royal Cities: Different Kinds of Store Cities: Different Kinds of Treasure Cities: Difficulty of Taking, Alluded To Cities: Government of, by Rulers Cities: Inhabitants of, Called Citizens Cities: Often Built to Perpetuate a Name Cities: Often Deserted on the Approach of an Enemy Cities: Often Fortified by Art Cities: Often Fortified by Nature Cities: Often Founded and Enlarged by Blood and Rapine Cities: Often Great and Goodly Cities: Often of Great Antiquity Cities: Prosperity of, Increased by Commerce Cities: Protected at Night by Watchmen Related Terms Chariot-cities (3 Occurrences) Treasure-cities (1 Occurrence) Kiriath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) |
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