The citadel is that which David conquered from the Jebusites in ca 1004 BC. The first Biblical mention of "Jerusalem" is inJoshua 10:1.The city is under the control of king Adoni-zedek. At the time of the conquest Jerusalem was an Amorite town. It, along with Hebron, Lachish, Jarmut...
11. Hebron. It was here at hebron where Jacob met saw his father Isaac in his old age (Gen. 35:27) and he dwelt here in Hebron. While living here in Hebron he made the multi-colored coat for his son Joseph, and later Joseph's brother became jealous of this and Joseph's ability ...
The land of Canaan was indeed the inheritance of the descendants of Abraham, but Isaac like his father would only be a pilgrim in this wonderful land. He made his home in Beersheba where he was born until the last days of his life which were in Hebron. He was finally buried in the ...
Explore the significance of Canaan as the "Promised Land" in biblical narratives, central to the stories of the Israelites and other ancient peoples. Understand the historical context and connections between the Canaanite nations and their neighbors. Archaeological Revelations Uncover archaeological discover...
out between scattered sandstone ridges, on which villages have grown up. South of the spur of low hills that approaches the coast at about Jaffa, the plain widens into a fertile region known in biblical times as Philistia, a district of orange groves, irrigated orchards, and fields of grain...
West Bank, area of the former British-mandated (1920–47) territory ofPalestinewest of theJordan River, claimed from 1949 to 1988 as part of the Hashemite Kingdom ofJordanbut occupied from 1967 byIsrael. The territory,excludingEast Jerusalem, is also known within Israel by its biblical names,...
JEREMIAH Jeremiah was a common name in biblical times, but its meaning is not clear. Scholars... Jeroham 1 JEROHAM 1. The grandfather of Samuel from the tribe of Ephraim (1 Sam. 1:1). However, he is... Jeshaiah 1 JESHAIAH 1. One of two sons of Hananiah, and ...
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The land of Canaan was indeed the inheritance of the descendants of Abraham, but Isaac like his father would only be a pilgrim in this wonderful land. He made his home in Beersheba where he was born until the last days of his life which were in Hebron. He was finally buried in the ...
South of the spur of low hills that approaches the coast at about Jaffa, the plain widens into a fertile region known in biblical times as Philistia, a district of orange groves, irrigated orchards, and fields of grain. Jezreel ValleyA view of the Jezreel Valley (Marj Ibn ʿĀmir), ...