Jerusalem
The city of David and site of the temple; where Jesus suffered and rose again.
First mentioned in the Bible
Ask for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you, O city, will be secure.— Psalm 122:6
Background
Jerusalem is the geographic and spiritual center of the whole Bible. David took the Jebusite stronghold and made it his capital; Solomon built the temple on Mount Moriah. Burned by Babylon in 586 BC and later rebuilt, it was where Jesus was tried, impaled, and rose again; at Pentecost Jehovah's holy spirit descended here and the congregation was born.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
Ask for the peace of Jerusalem.— Psalm 122:6
and on the basis of his name, repentance for forgiveness of sins would be preached in all the nations—starting out from Jerusalem.— Luke 24:47Explore Jerusalem on the interactive map →
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