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Jerusalem is a biblical figure best known for being the holy city of the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It is the site of the ancient Temple of Solomon, the birthplace of Jesus, and the site of the Dome of the Rock. Jerusalem is believed to have been founded by King David in the 10th century BCE. He made it the capital of the Kingdom of Israel and Judah, and it remained the capital until the Babylonian exile in 586 BCE. After the exile, Jerusalem was ruled by a succession of foreign powers, including the Persians, Greeks, Romans, and Muslims. The city is also associated with the life of Jesus. According to the New Testament, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, just outside of Jerusalem, and he spent much of his life in the city. He was crucified in Jerusalem, and his resurrection is said to have taken place there. Jerusalem is also the site of the Temple Mount, which is the holiest site in Judaism. It is believed to be the site of the ancient Temple of Solomon, and it is the site of the Dome of the Rock, which is the third holiest site in Islam. Jerusalem is a figure of great religious and historical significance, and it is a symbol of peace and unity for many people around the world. It is a place of pilgrimage for millions of people each year, and it is a source of inspiration for many.
Name meaning
City of Peace or Foundation of Peace
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Capital
First mention
Joshua 10:1
Appearances in the Bible
767 mentions
Jerusalem in the Bible
Chapters that mention Jerusalem
- Joshua 10
- Joshua 12
- Joshua 15
- Joshua 18
- Judges 1
- Judges 19
- 1 Samuel 17
- 2 Samuel 5
- 2 Samuel 8
- 2 Samuel 9
- 2 Samuel 10
- 2 Samuel 11
- 2 Samuel 12
- 2 Samuel 14
- 2 Samuel 15
- 2 Samuel 16
- 2 Samuel 17
- 2 Samuel 19
- 2 Samuel 20
- 2 Samuel 24
- 1 Kings 2
- 1 Kings 3
- 1 Kings 8
- 1 Kings 9
- 1 Kings 10
- 1 Kings 11
- 1 Kings 12
- 1 Kings 14
- 1 Kings 15
- 1 Kings 22
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Who was Jerusalem in the Bible?
Jerusalem is a biblical figure best known for being the holy city of the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It is the site of the ancient Temple of Solomon, the birthplace of Jesus, and the site of the Dome of the Rock. Jerusalem is believed to have been founded by King David in the 10th century BCE. He made it the capital of the Kingdom of Israel and Judah, and it remained the capital until the Babylonian exile in 586 BCE. After the exile, Jerusalem was ruled by a succession of foreign powers, including the Persians, Greeks, Romans, and Muslims. The city is also associated with the life of Jesus. According to the New Testament, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, just outside of Jerusalem, and he spent much of his life in the city. He was crucified in Jerusalem, and his resurrection is said to have taken place there. Jerusalem is also the site of the Temple Mount, which is the holiest site in Judaism. It is believed to be the site of the ancient Temple of Solomon, and it is the site of the Dome of the Rock, which is the third holiest site in Islam. Jerusalem is a figure of great religious and historical significance, and it is a symbol of peace and unity for many people around the world. It is a place of pilgrimage for millions of people each year, and it is a source of inspiration for many.
What does the name Jerusalem mean?
The name Jerusalem means “City of Peace or Foundation of Peace”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Jerusalem first mentioned in the Bible?
Jerusalem is first mentioned in Joshua 10:1.
How many times is Jerusalem mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 767.
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