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Location:Jerusalem, one of the most significant cities in biblical history, is situated in the ancient region of Judea, in the central part of the modern-day nation of Israel. The city is located on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea. Its geographical coordinates are approximately 31.7683° N latitude and 35.2137° E longitude. Jerusalem's elevation is about 2,500 feet (760 meters) above sea level, which contributes to its strategic military and economic significance throughout history.
The city is surrounded by valleys and hills, including the Kidron Valley to the east, the Hinnom Valley to the south, and the Tyropoeon Valley running through the city. These natural features have historically provided both defense and challenges to the city's expansion and development.
Appearance:In biblical times, Jerusalem was a city of great beauty and spiritual significance. It is often described in Scripture as a place of divine presence and worship. The city is first mentioned in the Bible in the context of Melchizedek, the king of Salem, who blessed Abram (
Genesis 14:18). Later, it became the political and spiritual center of Israel under King David, who captured the city from the Jebusites and established it as the capital (
2 Samuel 5:6-9).
The most prominent feature of ancient Jerusalem was the Temple, originally built by King Solomon. The Temple was a magnificent structure, described in detail in
1 Kings 6-7, and served as the central place of worship for the Israelites. It was located on Mount Moriah, a site of profound religious significance, where Abraham was tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac (
Genesis 22:2).
The city was also known for its walls and gates, which provided protection and controlled access.
Nehemiah 3 provides a detailed account of the rebuilding of these walls after the Babylonian exile, highlighting the various gates such as the Sheep Gate, Fish Gate, and Dung Gate.
Jerusalem's appearance has been shaped by its tumultuous history, including periods of destruction and rebuilding. The city was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC, leading to the exile of the Jewish people. It was later rebuilt under the leadership of figures like Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
In the New Testament, Jerusalem is the setting for many significant events in the life of Jesus Christ, including His crucifixion and resurrection. The city is described as bustling with activity, especially during the Jewish festivals when pilgrims from all over the region would gather to worship at the Temple (
Luke 2:41-42).
Today, Jerusalem remains a city of profound religious importance, revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. Its ancient streets, archaeological sites, and religious landmarks continue to draw pilgrims and tourists from around the world, bearing witness to its enduring legacy as a city of faith and history.
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Psalm 122:3Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together:
Nave's Topical IndexPsalm 125:2
As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from now on even for ever.
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Songs 6:4
You are beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.
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Micah 4:8
And you, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, to you shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.
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Third and Fourth Appearances of Jesus.
... Its location is probably marked by the ruins called el ... not sit still till the disciples
in Jerusalem knew it ... Paul and Luke both mention this appearance, but we ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxxxvii third and fourth appearances.htm
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah
... THE HEALING OF THE WOMAN - CHRIST'S PERSONAL APPEARANCE - THE RAISING ... THE LOCATION
OF SYCHAR, AND THE DATE OF OUR ... DOWN IN THE MISHNAH AND THE JERUSALEM TALMUD. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/
Chapter xxxv
... transpired Genesis 28:18, it, like the appearance of God ... The writer gives us the
location of this grave very ... been just past the site of Jerusalem when Rachel ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxv.htm
The Two Sabbath-Controversies - the Plucking of the Ears of Corn ...
... data, the succession of events and their location must be ... the Lake of Galilee, they
were in Jerusalem at the ... in mind, that, on His first appearance in Galilee ...
/.../chapter xxxv the two sabbath-controversies.htm
In Judaea
... Only thus can we account for the appearance of so ... stated that, after the destruction
of Jerusalem, many and ... The exact location of Emmaus, for ever sacred to us ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 5 in judaea.htm
The Child-Life in Nazareth
... in its forthshooting, or then visible appearance (like Nazareth ... Although the Jud??an
or Jerusalem dialect was far ... and parents appears in the location, the far ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter ix the child-life in.htm
The Church of God.
... used in the Bible with reference to location and not ... God," the "kingdom of God,"
the "heavenly Jerusalem," etc ... an example and abstain from all appearance of evil ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter vii the church of.htm
Alexandria and Rome - the Jewish Communities in the Capitals of ...
... not that of Jerusalem either in outward appearance nor in ... preventing the transport
from Asia to Jerusalem of the ... the best - to judge by the location of their ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter v alexandria and rome.htm
Palestine under Pagan Kings.
... force to complete the desolation of Judah and Jerusalem. ... has scarcely more than its
location and name ... said to resemble, in personal appearance, the Highlanders ...
/.../headley/half hours in bible lands volume 2/palestine under pagan kings.htm
Jesus at the Well of Sychar
... The location of the scene, not in Sebaste or ... beginning, or at least connected, with
Jerusalem, and leading ... have recognised the Jew by His appearance [1974] and ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter viii jesus at the.htm
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