Places
Explore the cities, regions, mountains, rivers, and nations mentioned throughout Scripture. Understand their historical setting, geographical significance, and role in biblical events.
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Jabbok River
The Jabbok River is a prominent eastern tributary of the Jordan River, famous in Scripture as the ford where Jacob wrestled with God, received the nam...
Jabesh-gilead
Jabesh-gilead was an ancient Israelite town in the territory of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. It plays a dramatic role in Israelite history, parti...
Jacob's Altar at Bethel
Jacob's altar at Bethel marks a pivotal moment in patriarchal history, where God revealed His presence through a vision of a heavenly ladder and later...
Jacob's Altar at Shechem
Jacob's altar at Shechem, named El Elohe Israel, represents a crucial moment in Genesis where Jacob established formal worship in Canaan upon returnin...
Jacob's Well
Jacob's Well is a deep, ancient water source located near Shechem in Samaria. Associated with the patriarch Jacob, it is renowned in the New Testament...
Jarmuth
Jarmuth was an ancient Canaanite royal city located in the Shephelah of Judah. Renowned for its king joining the Amorite coalition against Joshua, Jar...
Jazer
Jazer was a prominent Amorite settlement conquered by Israel and allotted to the tribe of Gad. Located in Gilead, this Levitical city was renowned for...
Jeremiah's Prison
Jeremiah's prison refers to the various places of confinement where the prophet Jeremiah was detained in Jerusalem during the final years of Judah. Mo...
Jericho
Jericho is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in human history, renowned in Scripture as the first Canaanite stronghold conquered by the...
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the central city of biblical history, serving as the royal capital of Israel, the site of Solomon's Temple, the location of Jesus Christ'...
Jezreel
Jezreel refers to both an ancient royal city in Issachar and the vast, fertile valley spanning northern Israel. Prominent during the Omride dynasty, J...
Jokneam
Jokneam was an ancient Canaanite royal city situated near the Carmel mountain range. Conquered by Joshua, it was allotted to the tribe of Zebulun and...
Joppa
Joppa, modern Jaffa, is a major ancient port city on the Mediterranean coast. Appearing in both Testaments, Joppa served as the entry harbour for timb...
Jordan River
The Jordan River is the primary river of biblical Israel, flowing from Mount Hermon down to the Dead Sea. It served as Israel's entry into the Promise...
Jordan Valley
The Jordan Valley is a major rift region running between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. Central to biblical history, it witnessed Israel's mirac...
Joseph's Prison in Egypt
Joseph's prison in Egypt refers to the royal confinement facility in Genesis where Joseph was unjustly held following Potiphar's wife's false accusati...
Joshua's Altar on Mount Ebal
Joshua's Altar on Mount Ebal was a sacred stone altar built by Joshua following Israel's victory at Ai, fulfilling Moses' command in Deuteronomy 27 to...
Judea
Judea was the mountainous southern region of ancient Palestine, named after the tribe of Judah. Central to biblical history, it encompassed Jerusalem,...
Kabzeel
Kabzeel was an ancient city located in the southern territory of the tribe of Judah, near the border of Edom. Mentioned in the Old Testament, it is mo...
Kadesh
Kadesh, also known as Kadesh-barnea, was a vital oasis in the southern wilderness where Israel camped during their desert journeys. It served as the s...
Kadesh-barnea
Kadesh-barnea was a critical oasis south of Canaan where Israel encamped during the Exodus. It was the site from which twelve spies were sent, where I...
Kedesh
Kedesh was a prominent Canaanite city in Upper Galilee that became a vital Israelite Levitical centre, a designated city of refuge, and the birthplace...
Keilah
Keilah was a fortified city in the Shephelah region allotted to Judah. It is best known for David's rescue of its citizens from Philistine raiders and...
Kibroth-hattaavah
Kibroth-hattaavah is an Israelite wilderness encampment where the people complained against God regarding manna. In response, God sent quail alongside...
