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Jerusalem in the Bible

The holy city of Jerusalem, central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, where Jesus was crucified and resurrected.

Historical Context

Jerusalem has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years. King David established it as the capital of Israel around 1000 BC. The First Temple was built by Solomon, destroyed by Babylonians in 586 BC, and the Second Temple was destroyed by Romans in 70 AD.

Location Details

Country: Israel

Region: Judea

Coordinates: 31.768300, 35.213700

Type: City

Bible Verses About Jerusalem

Matthew 21:10

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

Revelation 21:2

And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Psalms 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

John 12:12

On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

2 Chronicles 6:6

But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

Luke 19:41

And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

Acts 1:8

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

2 Samuel 5:7

Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.

1 Kings 8:1

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, which is Zion.

Luke 2:22

And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

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