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The cities, mountains, rivers and lands of biblical history.

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963 located places, from Rome to Persia. Drag to move around, use the wheel or the buttons to zoom.

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JerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions351 chaptersEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus230 chaptersJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history90 chaptersCanaanAncient region; descendants of Ham; promised to Abraham's descendants84 chaptersBabylonAncient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel.80 chaptersPhilistiaAn ancient people and region in Canaan76 chaptersMoabAncient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan59 chaptersAssyriaA powerful ancient empire, often in conflict with Israel.56 chaptersSamariaCapital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants56 chaptersEdomDescendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel55 chaptersGileadMountainous region east of Jordan; tribal territory and personal name.52 chaptersAmmonAn ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel.51 chaptersGalileeRegion in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry46 chaptersSyriaAncient region north of Israel, often in conflict45 chaptersEuphratesMajor river in ancient Near East; boundary of Promised Land43 chaptersLebanonA mountainous region known for its cedar trees43 chaptersChaldeaAncient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom42 chaptersJerichoAn ancient city in Canaan, famously conquered by Israel42 chaptersDanIsraelite tribe; city in northern Israel; originally called Laish/Leshem.41 chaptersBethelImportant city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob.39 chaptersJudeaThe southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem39 chaptersSidonPhoenician city; home of Jezebel36 chaptersBashanRegion east of the Jordan, known for its fertility.34 chaptersTyreA major Phoenician port city, known for its trade34 chaptersCushAncient region in Africa; associated with Egypt and Babylon32 chaptersDamascusAncient city, capital of Syria, important in biblical history.32 chaptersSinaiMountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments31 chaptersNegebThe southern region of Israel, a semi-arid area29 chaptersHamathA major city and kingdom in Syria, often mentioned in the Bible.27 chaptersHebronAn important city in Judah; burial place of patriarchs.27 chaptersBethlehemCity of David's birth and Jesus' birth.26 chaptersGathPhilistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David26 chaptersGibeonHivite city that tricked Joshua into a peace treaty.26 chaptersSodomWicked city destroyed by God for its sins26 chaptersBeershebaImportant city in southern Israel, associated with the patriarchs.25 chaptersMizpahA city in Benjamin; a place of gathering and judgment24 chaptersNazarethThe hometown of Jesus in Galilee24 chaptersAmalekA nomadic people, descendants of Esau, enemies of Israel.23 chaptersGilgalA significant site during Israel's early history in Canaan.23 chaptersMidianA nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges23 chaptersShilohIsraelite sanctuary and assembly point during the judges' period23 chaptersRed SeaSea crossed by Israelites in the Exodus21 chaptersCarmelTown in Judah; home of Nabal and Abigail20 chaptersGibeahA city of Benjamin, associated with Saul and atrocities.20 chaptersHoly PlaceThe inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and Temple20 chaptersShechemCity in Canaan, later allotted to Ephraim20 chaptersArabiaA region and its inhabitants, mentioned in various contexts.19 chaptersGazaPhilistine city; Samson's exploits; Philip's ministry19 chaptersGomorrahWicked city destroyed by God along with Sodom.19 chaptersHeshbonAmorite city conquered by Moses, allotted to Reuben19 chaptersMacedoniaA region in northern Greece; Paul preached there19 chaptersArabahA desert region in the Jordan Valley and southward.18 chaptersNileThe major river of Egypt, mentioned in various contexts18 chaptersRomeCapital city of the Roman Empire18 chaptersShephelahLowland region between Judean hills and coastal plain18 chaptersKadeshAn important oasis in the Wilderness of Zin17 chaptersPersiaAn empire that ruled over the exiled Jews17 chaptersSeirRegion inhabited by Edomites, descendants of Esau16 chaptersAnathothA Levitical city in Benjamin, home of the prophet Jeremiah.15 chaptersAshdodA major Philistine city, known for Dagon worship.15 chaptersGebaA Levitical city in Benjamin15 chaptersHermon MountMountain on the northern border of Israel15 chaptersJezreelA city in Issachar, associated with Ahab and Jezebel15 chaptersMediaAn ancient kingdom; part of the Persian Empire15 chaptersRamothCity of refuge east of the Jordan15 chaptersTarshishDistant maritime city known for its wealth and trade15 chaptersAsiaA Roman province in western Asia Minor.14 chaptersKiriath-jearimA city where the ark resided14 chaptersLachishA fortified city in Judah14 chaptersRamahA town in Benjamin, near Gibeah and Jerusalem14 chaptersCapernaumTown in Galilee; center of Jesus' ministry13 chaptersEkronOne of the five major Philistine city-states13 chaptersEphesusMajor city in Asia Minor; important center for early Christianity13 chaptersOlives MountA mountain ridge east of Jerusalem13 chaptersGezerA Canaanite city, conquered by Joshua and later by David.12 chaptersLibnahA Canaanite city conquered by Joshua; a Levitical city12 chaptersMegiddoA strategic city in the Jezreel Valley12 chaptersNinevehThe capital of Assyria, known for its wickedness and repentance12 chaptersAiA Canaanite city conquered by Joshua after initial defeat.11 chaptersArnonA river and valley, serving as a boundary for Israel.11 chaptersCyprusIsland in the Mediterranean Sea; early Christian community11 chaptersTekoaTown in Judah, home of the prophet Amos11 chaptersTophethSite of pagan child sacrifice, south of Jerusalem11 chaptersAijalonA Levitical city in Dan, site of Joshua's miracle.10 chaptersAshkelonA major Philistine city, often a target of prophecy.10 chaptersBeth-horon LowerTown in Ephraim and Dan, site of a famous battle.10 chaptersBeth-shemeshCity in Judah, associated with the Ark's return.10 chaptersBrook of EgyptSouthwestern boundary of the Promised Land10 chaptersChinnerethFreshwater lake in northern Israel; location of Jesus' ministry10 chaptersElamAncient kingdom east of Babylon; ally and enemy of Israel10 chaptersGeshurAramean kingdom; Talmai's domain; refuge for Absalom10 chaptersGreeceA nation and culture, often in opposition to Israel10 chaptersKidronA valley east of Jerusalem, site of significant events10 chaptersLibyaA country in North Africa10 chaptersMagadanA place on the Sea of Galilee; home of Mary Magdalene10 chaptersMost Holy PlaceThe innermost room of the tabernacle and temple10 chaptersNetophahA town in Judah, home to several notable individuals10 chaptersOphirA region known for its gold10 chaptersPaddanThe homeland of the patriarchs in Mesopotamia10 chaptersBethanyVillage near Jerusalem, home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.9 chaptersCaesareaCoastal city, center of Roman rule in Judea9 chaptersCorinthAncient Greek city; recipient of Paul's epistles9 chaptersHaranA city in Mesopotamia, associated with Abraham and his family.9 chaptersSalt SeaAnother name for the Dead Sea9 chaptersThessalonicaMacedonian city, site of an early Christian church9 chaptersEdenThe perfect garden where God placed Adam and Eve.8 chaptersAntiochA major city where the gospel spread to Gentiles.7 chaptersBethsaidaTown where Jesus performed miracles, home of several disciples7 chaptersJoppaAn ancient seaport, the main port for Jerusalem7 chaptersPhilippiA city in Macedonia visited by Paul7 chaptersAthensA major city in Greece, visited by Paul.5 chaptersNebo MountThe mountain where Moses viewed the Promised Land5 chaptersAraratA mountain range where Noah's ark rested after the flood.4 chaptersGolgothaThe place where Jesus was crucified, meaning "Place of a Skull."4 chaptersTarsusCity in Cilicia, birthplace of the apostle Paul4 chaptersCarmel MountMountain range; site of Elijah's confrontation with prophets of Baal3 chaptersUrThe hometown of Abraham in Mesopotamia3 chaptersGethsemaneGarden near Jerusalem; site of Jesus' prayer and arrest2 chaptersEmmausEmmaus, village where Jesus appeared to two disciples after resurrection1 chapterPatmosAn island where John received the Revelation1 chapter

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Achaia9 chaptersAdullam9 chaptersJazer9 chaptersMaacah9 chaptersMahanaim9 chaptersSheba9 chaptersSusa9 chaptersZephath9 chaptersZiklag9 chaptersAroer8 chaptersBeeroth8 chaptersGalatia8 chaptersGreat Sea8 chaptersHazor8 chaptersJahaz8 chaptersMamre8 chaptersMoab Plains8 chaptersSinai Wilderness8 chaptersTaanach8 chaptersZobah8 chaptersAroer7 chaptersAshtaroth7 chaptersBahurim7 chaptersBeth-aven7 chaptersCaphtor7 chaptersCilicia7 chaptersCyrene7 chaptersDebir7 chaptersEngedi7 chaptersJezreel7 chaptersKedesh7 chaptersMeribah7 chaptersParan7 chaptersPisgah7 chaptersRephaim Valley7 chaptersShinar7 chaptersSuccoth7 chaptersZin7 chaptersZoar7 chaptersZorah7 chaptersArpad6 chaptersAzekah6 chaptersBeth-shean6 chaptersBozrah6 chaptersDedan6 chaptersDibon6 chaptersDor6 chaptersEbal Mount6 chaptersEdrei6 chaptersElath6 chaptersEshtaol6 chaptersEzion-geber6 chaptersGoshen6 chaptersIbleam6 chaptersJabbok6 chaptersJabesh6 chaptersMemphis6 chaptersMesopotamia6 chaptersMichmash6 chaptersMigdol6 chaptersMillo6 chaptersSharon6 chaptersShur6 chaptersTabor Mount6 chaptersTimnah6 chaptersTirzah6 chaptersZiph6 chaptersAin5 chaptersBaal-meon5 chaptersBaalath-beer5 chaptersBezer5 chaptersCorner Gate5 chaptersEshtemoa5 chaptersGozan5 chaptersKir5 chaptersKiriathaim5 chaptersLaodicea5 chaptersLod5 chaptersMareshah5 chaptersMassah5 chaptersNebo5 chaptersOn5 chaptersOno5 chaptersPamphylia5 chaptersRiblah5 chaptersSalt Valley5 chaptersSeir Mount5 chaptersSela5 chaptersSepharvaim5 chaptersShaalbim5 chaptersShelah5 chaptersShittim5 chaptersSocoh5 chaptersTahpanhes5 chaptersTeman5 chaptersZarethan5 chaptersZoan5 chaptersAbel-beth-maacah4 chaptersAchor Valley4 chaptersAchzib4 chaptersAdmah4 chaptersAlexandria4 chaptersAphek4 chaptersArad4 chaptersAshan4 chaptersBeth-arabah4 chaptersBeth-jeshimoth4 chaptersBeth-peor4 chaptersBeth-zur4 chaptersCalneh4 chaptersChebar4 chaptersChephirah4 chaptersEast4 chaptersElealeh4 chaptersEn-rogel4 chaptersFish Gate4 chaptersGaash4 chaptersGebal4 chaptersGederah4 chaptersGedor4 chapters