judah
Jerusalem
Also: Salem · Yerushalayim · City of David · Zion · Holy City · Aelia Capitolina
Capital of Israel under David and the location of Solomon's first temple and the second temple. Site of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection and of Pentecost. Mentioned by name over 800 times.
- Modern equivalent
- Jerusalem (Israel/Palestinian Territories)
- Coordinates
- 31.7784°, 35.2353°
Scripture references
- Genesis 14:18 (Salem)
- Joshua 10:1
- 2 Samuel 5:6-9
- 1 Kings 6
- 2 Kings 25
- Ezra 1:5
- Nehemiah 2
- Matthew 21
- Luke 19:41-44
- Acts 2
- Hebrews 12:22
- Revelation 21:2