In biblical literature, the term "skull" is often associated with death, burial, and places of execution. The most notable reference to a skull in the Bible is the site known as Golgotha, which is Aramaic for "Place of the Skull." This is the location where Jesus Christ was crucified. The Gospel of Matthew records, "And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, which means Place of the Skull" (Matthew 27:33). Similarly, the Gospel of Mark states, "They brought Him to the place called Golgotha, which means Place of the Skull" (Mark 15:22). The Gospel of John also mentions this site: "Carrying His own cross, He went out to the place of the Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha" (John 19:17).

The significance of Golgotha as the site of Jesus' crucifixion is profound in Christian theology. It is seen as the place where the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's sins was made. The imagery of the skull may symbolize death, but it also represents the victory over death through Christ's resurrection.

In the Old Testament, skulls are mentioned in the context of battle and defeat. For instance, Judges 9:53 describes the death of Abimelech: "But a woman dropped an upper millstone on Abimelech’s head, crushing his skull" . This account highlights the violent and often brutal nature of ancient warfare.

The imagery of skulls can also be found in prophetic and poetic literature. In Psalm 68:21, it is written, "Surely God will crush the heads of His enemies, the hairy crowns of those who persist in their guilty ways" . This verse uses the imagery of crushing skulls to depict God's judgment and ultimate victory over His adversaries.

In the context of burial practices, skulls and bones are often mentioned as part of the remains of the deceased. The prophet Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37 is a powerful image of resurrection and restoration. While the passage does not specifically mention skulls, the vision of bones coming to life symbolizes the hope of new life and redemption.

Overall, the biblical references to skulls serve as potent symbols of death, judgment, and the hope of resurrection. They remind believers of the transient nature of life and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Of the Sedition Excited at Alexandria, and How George was Slain.
... of clearing it, an adytum [467] of vast depth was discovered which unveiled the
nature of their heathenish rites: for there were found there the skulls of many ...
/.../chapter ii of the sedition excited.htm

Talmage -- a Bloody Monster
... Tamerlane asked for one hundred and sixty thousand skulls with which to build a
pyramid to his own honor. He got the skulls, and built the pyramid. ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/talmage a bloody monster.htm

Canaan
... The skulls found in the cairns are for the most part of the dolichocephalic or
long-headed type; this too is the shape of skull characteristic of the modern ...
/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter ii canaan.htm

The Teuton Nations.
... happiest lot their rude fancies could devise; they lived in the Hall of Odin, hunting
all day, feasting all night, and drinking mead from the skulls of their ...
/.../yonge/the chosen people/lesson xxviii the teuton nations.htm

On the Name of Calvary.
... Whilst meditating on the name of Golgotha, Calvary, the place of skulls, borne by
the rock upon which Jesus was crucified, I became deeply absorbed in ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter liv on the name.htm

Betar
... They say, that three hundred skulls of young children were found upon one stone:
and that there were three chests of torn phylacteries, each chest containing ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 52 betar.htm

Christ Crucified and Buried.
... Some suppose that it was the common place of execution, and that the skulls of those
who were executed lay about; others that it was a bare rounded knoll, in ...
/.../the new testament commentary vol iii john/christ crucified and buried.htm

Martyrdom of the Saints Eusebius, Nestabus, and Zeno in the City ...
... When they had torn the flesh from them and crushed in their skulls, so that the
brain ran out on the ground, their bodies were dragged out of the city and ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter ix martyrdom of the saints.htm

How the Gentiles Abandoned Idol Worship, and Turned to the ...
... Beneath this were found either the bones of dead men or dry skulls, fraudulently
adorned by the arts of magicians, [3292] or filthy rags full of abominable ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter lvii how the gentiles abandoned.htm

A Terrible Dream
... At the west end of the church lie abundance of skulls, piled one upon another, with
innumerable bones round about, scattered as dung upon the earth. ...
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Skulls (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Skulls (2 Occurrences). Numbers 24:17 I see him, but
not now. I see him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob. ...
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Golgotha (4 Occurrences)
... 1. The Name: Four reasons have been suggested for the name Golgotha or "skull":
(1) That it was a spot where skulls were to be found lying about and probably ...
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Skull-place (1 Occurrence)
Skull-place. Skull-ground, Skull-place. Skulls . Multi-Version Concordance
Skull-place (1 Occurrence). ... Skull-ground, Skull-place. Skulls . Reference Bible
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Scythians
... 75); they drank the blood of the first enemy killed in battle, and made napkins
of the scalps and drinking bowls of the skulls of the slain (ibid. 64-65). ...
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Segub (3 Occurrences)
... The death of Segub is probably connected with the primitive custom of laying
foundations with blood, as, indeed, skulls were found built in with the brickwork ...
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Sky (278 Occurrences)

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