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Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a town in the Judean hills south of Jerusalem. It was the hometown of David and, according to Matthew and Luke, the birthplace of Jesus. The prophet Micah named it as the place from which Israel's ruler would come.
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Damascus
Damascus is an ancient city of Syria, named in Genesis and throughout the history of Israel's kings and prophets. Saul of Tarsus was traveling there to arrest believers when the risen Jesus met him on the road, and in Damascus he was healed, baptized, and first proclaimed Jesus as the Christ.
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Eden
Eden was the garden God planted in the east and where He placed the first humans, with the tree of life at its center. After the fall, God sent the man and woman out and set cherubim to guard the way back to the tree of life.
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Egypt
Egypt is the great kingdom on the Nile where Jacob's family settled, where Israel was enslaved for generations, and from which God brought them out at the exodus. Centuries later Joseph carried the infant Jesus there to escape Herod, and Matthew heard in the return the words of Hosea: out of Egypt I called my son.
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Galilee
Galilee is the northern region of the land where Jesus grew up and carried out most of His public ministry. Isaiah had spoken of light dawning on Zebulun and Naphtali, and Matthew reads the Galilean ministry as that light.
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Jericho
Jericho is an ancient oasis city in the Jordan Valley, the first city Israel took under Joshua and, in the Gospels, the last stop before Jesus climbed to Jerusalem. There He healed blind Bartimaeus and stayed at the house of Zacchaeus.
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the city David made his capital and where Solomon built the temple. In the Gospels it is where Jesus taught in the temple, shared the Last Supper, was tried, crucified, and rose, and where the church was born at Pentecost.
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Jordan River
The Jordan is the river that flows south from the foothills of Mount Hermon, through the Sea of Galilee, and on to the Dead Sea. Israel crossed it into the promised land under Joshua, and John the Baptist baptized in it, including the baptism of Jesus.
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Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai, also called Horeb, is the mountain where God spoke to Moses from the burning bush and where, after the exodus, He gave Israel the ten commandments and made a covenant with them amid fire, cloud, and trumpet sound.
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Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is the ridge east of Jerusalem across the Kidron Valley, facing the temple. David climbed it weeping in flight from Absalom, Zechariah placed the Lord's feet on it, and Jesus began the triumphal entry from it, taught the Olivet discourse on it, prayed in Gethsemane on its slope, and ascended from it.
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Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee is the freshwater lake in northern Israel, also called Gennesaret and Tiberias, around which most of Jesus's Galilean ministry took place. He called fishermen on its shore, taught from boats, calmed its storm, and walked on its water.
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The temple in Jerusalem
The temple in Jerusalem was the house of God at the center of Israel's worship, rebuilt after the exile and greatly enlarged by Herod the Great. Jesus was presented there as an infant, taught in its courts, drove out the traders, foretold its destruction, and was accused at His trial of threatening it.
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East
In the Bible, the East is often associated with invading armies and nomadic tribes (Judges 6:3, 33; 7:12; 8:10; Ezk.25.4, 10). Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 6:3.
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East Gate
The East Gate was a gate in Jerusalem's wall, located near the house of Shemaiah (Nehemiah 3:29). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 3:29.
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Ebal Mount
Mount Ebal, also known as Mount Zalmon or Mount Ephraim, was a mountain in Canaan where the Israelites held a ceremony of curses and blessings (Deu.11.29; 27:4, 13; Joshua 8:30, 33; Judges 9:48; Psalm 68:14; Jeremiah 4:15). Mentioned in 8 verses across 5 books, first at Deuteronomy 11:29.
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Ebenezer
Ebenezer was a stone memorial set up by Samuel to commemorate Israel's victory over the Philistines (1Sa.4.1; 5:1; 7:12). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 4:1.
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Ebez
Ebez was a town allotted to the tribe of Issachar (Joshua 19:20). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:20.
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Ecbatana
Ecbatana was a city in Media where a scroll was found containing a decree by King Cyrus (Ezra 6:2). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 6:2.
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Eden
Eden, a city or region mentioned in the Old Testament, possibly located in Mesopotamia or Syria (2Ki.19.12; Isaiah 37:12; Ezk.27.23). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 19:12.
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Eder
Eder, a town located in the Negev region of Judah (Joshua 15:21). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:21.
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Edom
Edom, a nation descended from Esau that was often in conflict with Israel. Mentioned in 99 verses across 22 books, first at Genesis 32:3.
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Edrei
Edrei, an Amorite city east of the Jordan defeated by the Israelites under Moses. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 21:33.
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Eglaim
Eglaim, a Moabite city whose destruction was prophesied by Isaiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 15:8.
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Eglath-shelishiyah
Eglath-shelishiyah, a Moabite city whose destruction was prophesied by Isaiah and Jeremiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 15:5.
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Eglon
Eglon, an Amorite king of Lachish defeated by Joshua, also a city in Judah. Mentioned in 8 verses across 1 book, first at Joshua 10:3.
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Egypt Sea
The Egypt Sea, probably referring to the Gulf of Suez, an arm of the Red Sea. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 11:15.
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Ekron
Ekron, one of the five principal Philistine cities, located in southwestern Canaan. Mentioned in 20 verses across 8 books, first at Joshua 13:3.
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El-paran
El-paran, a wilderness region where Chedorlaomer and his allies defeated the Horites during their campaign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 14:6.
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Elah Valley
The Elah Valley, where David defeated the Philistine giant Goliath. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 17:2.
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Elam
Elam, an ancient nation east of Babylon, at times an ally and at times an enemy of Israel. Mentioned in 16 verses across 7 books, first at Genesis 14:1.
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Elath
Elath, an Edomite port on the Red Sea, was fortified by Judah during the reigns of Solomon and Uzziah. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Deuteronomy 2:8.
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Elealeh
Elealeh, a Moabite city assigned to the tribe of Reuben, later featured in prophecies of Moab's destruction. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 32:3.
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Elim
Elim, a desert oasis where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to Mount Sinai. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Exodus 15:27.
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Elkosh
Elkosh, the hometown of the prophet Nahum, probably located in Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nahum 1:1.
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Ellasar
Ellasar, a Mesopotamian city-state whose king Arioch joined Chedorlaomer of Elam in battle against Sodom and Gomorrah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:1.
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Elon
Elon, a city allotted to the tribe of Dan during the division of the Promised Land. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:43.
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Elonbeth-hanan
Elonbeth-hanan, a city under the jurisdiction of Ben-Deker, one of Solomon's twelve governors. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 4:9.
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Eltekeh
Eltekeh, a city in Dan's territory that was later given to the Levites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Joshua 19:44.
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Eltekon
Eltekon, a city in the hill country of Judah, mentioned in the list of cities allotted to Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:59.
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Eltolad
Eltolad, a town allotted to the tribes of Judah and Simeon in the Negev region. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Joshua 15:30.
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Emek-keziz
Emek-keziz, a town within the territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 18:21.
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En-dor
En-dor, a Canaanite city where Saul consulted a medium before his final battle with the Philistines. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 17:11.
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En-gannim
En-gannim, a city in the lowlands of Judah, mentioned in the list of cities allotted to Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:34.
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En-gannim
En-gannim (or Anem), a Levitical city in the territory of Issachar, given to the Gershonite Levites. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:21.
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En-haddah
En-haddah, a city allotted to the tribe of Issachar during the division of the Promised Land. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:21.
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En-hakkore
En-hakkore, the spring that God provided for Samson after his victory over the Philistines at Lehi. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 15:19.
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En-hazor
En-hazor, a city allotted to the tribe of Naphtali during the division of the Promised Land. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:37.
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En-rogel
En-rogel, a spring near Jerusalem, was the site of Adonijah's attempt to become king and later served as a meeting place for David's supporters. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:7.
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En-shemesh
En-shemesh, a spring on the border between the territories of Judah and Benjamin, near Jerusalem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Joshua 15:7.
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Enaim
Enaim, the place where Tamar sat and posed as a prostitute to deceive Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 38:14.
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Enam
Enam, a town in the Shephelah region, allotted to the tribe of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:34.
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Eneglaim
Eneglaim, a place mentioned in Ezekiel's vision of the restored land of Israel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezekiel 47:10.
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Engedi
Engedi (or Hazazon-tamar), an oasis in Judah where David sought refuge from Saul, also the site of Chedorlaomer's victory. Mentioned in 7 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 14:7.
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Ephah
Ephah, an Arabian tribe known for their camels and dromedaries, mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy of nations coming to Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 60:6.
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Ephes-dammim
Ephes-dammim (or Pas-dammim), the place where the Philistines and Israelites faced each other in battle, and where Goliath challenged the Israelites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 17:1.
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Ephraim
Ephraim, a city near the Judean wilderness where Jesus withdrew after the raising of Lazarus. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 13:23.
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Ephraim Gate
The Ephraim Gate, a gate in Jerusalem's wall that was broken down by King Jehoash of Israel during his conflict with King Amaziah of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 14:13.
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Ephraim Gate
The Ephraim Gate, a gate in Jerusalem's wall that was rebuilt during Nehemiah's time and used for public gatherings and proce∟ssions. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Nehemiah 8:16.
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Ephron Mount
Mount Ephron, a mountain on the border between the territories of Judah and Benjamin, near Kiriath-jearim. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Joshua 15:9.
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Erech
Erech, an ancient Mesopotamian city that was part of Nimrod's kingdom and later inhabited by people who opposed the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:10.
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Esau Mount
Mount Esau, the mountainous region of Edom, against which the prophet Obadiah declared God's judgment for their hostility toward Israel. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Obadiah 1:8.
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Esek
Esek, a well dug by Isaac's servants, named after a quarrel with local herdsmen. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 26:20.
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Eshan
Eshan, a city in the hill country of Judah, allotted to the tribe of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:52.
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Eshcol Valley
The Eshcol Valley, where the Israelite spies cut down a large cluster of grapes during their reconnaissance mission in Canaan. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 13:23.
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Eshtaol
Eshtaol, a city allotted to Judah and Dan, was the hometown of Samson and the starting point of the Danite migration. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:33.
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Eshtemoa
Eshtemoa (or Eshtemoh), a Levitical city in Judah, was the home of several individuals and received spoils from David's victory over the Amalekites. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:50.
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Etam
Etam, a village associated with the tribe of Simeon and the home of a Judahite clan. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 4:3.
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Etam
Etam, a city in Judah fortified by King Rehoboam after the division of the kingdom. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 11:6.
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Etam
Etam, the cliff where Samson hid after defeating the Philistines, located in Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 15:8.
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Eth-kazin
Eth-kazin, a border town of Zebulun located near Neah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:13.
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Etham
Etham, a wilderness area on the edge of the desert where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Exodus 13:20.
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Ether
Ether, a city allotted to the tribes of Judah and Simeon in the Shephelah region. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Joshua 15:42.
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Euphrates
The Euphrates, a major river in the ancient Near East, often served as a boundary marker for the Promised Land and was the site of significant events in biblical history. Mentioned in 48 verses across 15 books, first at Genesis 2:14.
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Ezel Stone
The Stone of Ezel, a location where David and Jonathan planned to meet and communicate secretly during David's flight from King Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 20:19.
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Ezem
Ezem, a city allotted to the tribes of Judah and Simeon in the Negev region. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 15:29.
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Ezion-geber
Ezion-geber, an Israelite encampment during the Exodus and later a port city on the Red Sea, known for its maritime trade and shipbuilding. Mentioned in 7 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 33:35.
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