Biblical Places &
Historical Sites

A major Roman city in Syria that became the launching pad for Gentile missions.

A Roman province in southern Greece with Corinth as its capital, central to Paul's missionary work.

A Canaanite city near Bethel, site of Israel's first defeat and subsequent victory during the conquest.

The field purchased with Judas's blood money, used as a burial ground for foreigners.

An ancient kingdom east of the Jordan, descended from Lot and perpetually hostile to Israel.

A Levitical city in Benjamin, hometown of the prophet Jeremiah.

A rocky hill in Athens where the city's council met to debate philosophy and religion.

One of the five principal Philistine cities, where the Ark of the Covenant humiliated the god Dagon.

The oldest and largest seaport of ancient Canaan, a major Philistine stronghold on the Mediterranean coast.

A powerful ancient empire that conquered the northern kingdom of Israel and threatened Judah.

The ancient region centered on Damascus, homeland of the Arameans and frequent adversary of Israel.

A small town in Judea, known as the City of David and the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

The great imperial capital on the Euphrates, representing human pride and opposition to God.

A significant religious site north of Jerusalem, meaning "House of God".

A village near Jerusalem, home to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.

A well in the Negev desert where Hagar encountered the Angel of the LORD.

The southernmost city of ancient Israel, marking the border between cultivated land and desert.

A fishing village on the Sea of Galilee, birthplace of three apostles.

The ancient capital of Edom, a fortress city in the rugged highlands southeast of the Dead Sea.

A fishing village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, which became the headquarters of Jesus' ministry.

A wealthy, commercial city in Greece known for both its prosperity and its immorality.

The biblical name for the Promised Land before the Israelite conquest.

A city at the foot of Mount Hermon, known for its pagan worship of Pan.

An eastern Roman province in Asia Minor, known for its unique landscape and early Christian heritage.

The eastern harbor of Corinth, a busy port connecting East and West.

A city in Upper Galilee where Jesus performed many miracles yet encountered persistent unbelief.

An ancient African kingdom south of Egypt, known for its military power and wealth.

A large Mediterranean island that served as the launching pad for Paul's first missionary journey.

A magnificent Roman port city built by Herod the Great, serving as the Roman administrative capital of Judea.

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, located in modern-day Syria.

The lowest point on earth, a hypersaline lake associated with judgment and eventual restoration.

A league of ten Greco-Roman cities east of the Jordan, predominantly Gentile in population.

A city in central Israel where Joseph was sold into slavery and Elisha saw the heavenly army.

A prominent port city in Asia Minor, famous for the Temple of Artemis and a major center of Paul's ministry.

A village about seven miles from Jerusalem, exact location debated.

The mountainous territory southeast of the Dead Sea, inhabited by descendants of Esau.

The northernmost of the five major Philistine cities, last stop of the captured Ark before its return.

An ancient kingdom east of Babylon, prominent in both warfare and prophecy.

An oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees where Israel camped after the Exodus.

An oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea, famous for its springs, waterfalls, and wildlife.

The longest and most important river in Western Asia, flowing from Turkey through Syria and Iraq.

The biblical paradise created by God for the first humans, Adam and Eve.

The northern region of Israel, characterized by fertile hills and the Sea of Galilee.

A fertile region in the Nile Delta where the Israelites lived during their sojourn in Egypt.

A garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives, meaning "Oil Press".

The site outside Jerusalem's walls where Jesus was crucified (Aramaic for "The Skull").

One of the five major Philistine cities, home of the giant Goliath.

The southernmost and strongest of the five Philistine cities, a gateway between Egypt and Canaan.

A hill town in Benjamin that became Saul's hometown and the first royal capital of Israel.

A Hivite city whose inhabitants tricked Joshua into a peace treaty, later becoming a Levitical city.

Israel's first camp in the Promised Land and a place of memorial, circumcision, and Passover.

A fertile hill country east of the Jordan, famous for its balm and assigned to the eastern tribes.

A major city in the hill country of Judah, home to the Tomb of the Patriarchs.

The mountainous territory of the tribe of Ephraim, heartland of the northern kingdom.

Elevated worship sites throughout Israel, often associated with idolatry.

The City of David, Zion, and the holiest city in biblical history, central to both Old and New Testaments.

One of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, famous for its falling walls during the Israelite conquest.

The primary river of the Holy Land, holding immense significance from the entry into Canaan to the ministry of Jesus.

The southern region of biblical Israel, containing Jerusalem and the wilderness.

A tributary of the Jordan River where Jacob wrestled with God and received the name Israel.

The fertile plain stretching across northern Israel, site of numerous decisive battles.

An ancient Mediterranean port city, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

The southern region of the Holy Land, containing Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

An oasis in the Wilderness of Zin, Israel's base camp during the wilderness wandering.

The valley between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives, associated with judgment and purification.

The second most important city of Judah, a massive fortress guarding the approach to Jerusalem.

A wealthy city in Asia Minor, home to the church rebuked for being "lukewarm" in Revelation.

The mountainous region north of Israel, famous for its cedar forests and snow-capped peaks.

A remote town in Gilead where Mephibosheth lived in obscurity until David summoned him.

A city in Asia Minor where Paul was worshiped as a god and then stoned.

The homeland of Job, located somewhere east of Israel, possibly in Edom.

The ancient plain where humanity built the Tower of Babel in rebellion against God.

The vast sea forming the western border of the Promised Land.

The mountain where God gave the Law to Moses and established His covenant with Israel.

Originally the citadel of Jebus, it came to refer to the Temple Mount and effectively Jerusalem itself.

A ridge east of Jerusalem, separated from the city by the Kidron Valley.

A coastal mountain range in northern Israel known for its lush vegetation.

A mountain range in the north where Noah's Ark came to rest after the Flood.

The specific mountain in the land of Moriah designated for the sacrifice of Isaac.

The highest mountain in the region, located on the northern border of Israel.

A mountain ridge in Moab where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death.

A strategic fortress city overlooking the Jezreel Valley.

A Mediterranean island where Paul was shipwrecked on his journey to Rome.

Locations where Israel tested God by complaining about water and Moses struck the rock.

The ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, considered the cradle of civilization.

The desert territory east of the Gulf of Aqaba where Moses spent forty years as a shepherd.

Several sites bearing the name "Watchtower," associated with covenants, assemblies, and judgment.

The plateau east of the Dead Sea, homeland of Israel's relatives and frequent enemies.

Herod's mountaintop fortress where Jewish Zealots made their last stand against Rome.

The mountain of curses opposite Mount Gerizim where Israel's covenant was renewed.

The mountain of blessings opposite Mount Ebal, later site of the Samaritan temple.

The mountainous region God gave to Esau, homeland of Edom.

A dome-shaped peak in the Jezreel Valley, a traditional site of Christ's transfiguration.

The childhood home of Jesus in Lower Galilee, where He lived before His public ministry.

The capital of the Assyrian Empire, known for its wickedness and Jonah's reluctant mission.

The lifeblood of Egypt, central to the story of Moses and the Ten Plagues.

A small Galilean village where Jesus raised a widow's only son from the dead.

The arid southern region of Israel, a harsh wilderness between settled land and true desert.

A legendary land of gold, precious stones, and almug wood, source of Solomon's treasures.

A rock-cut pool in Jerusalem, fed by the Gihon Spring via Hezekiah's Tunnel.

A pool in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate, believed to have healing properties.

A small rocky island in the Aegean Sea used as a Roman penal colony.

The region east of the Jordan River where John baptized and Jesus often ministered.

The rose-red rock city of the Edomites, carved into sandstone cliffs.

The capital of the Roman Empire, the seat of worldly power in the New Testament era.

The body of water miraculously parted by God for the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt.

A city in Benjamin, birthplace and burial site of Samuel, associated with prophetic ministry.

The well Isaac named after God made room for him in the land of the Philistines.

The infamous cities of the plain destroyed by God for their wickedness.

A large freshwater lake in northern Israel where much of Jesus' ministry took place.

The central region of the land, originally the Northern Kingdom of Israel.

The vast desert peninsula between Egypt and Canaan.

The religious center of Israel during the time of the Judges.

The capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, later a region despised by the Jews.

A wealthy city in Asia Minor, home to the church Jesus called "dead" in Revelation.

An ancient city between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, central to Israel's covenant history.

An ancient Phoenician port city known for trade, idolatry, and the hometown of Jezebel.

Israel's final encampment before crossing the Jordan into the Promised Land.

A distant port city, often associated with wealth and long sea voyages.

A wealthy island fortress and trading center, famous for its purple dye and alliance with Israel.

One of the two great rivers of Mesopotamia, associated with Eden and Daniel's visions.

A small town in Judah, home of the prophet Amos and a wise woman who approached David.

The sacred plateau in Jerusalem where Solomon's Temple and Herod's Temple stood.

The site in the Valley of Hinnom where children were sacrificed to Molech.

The portable sanctuary Israel constructed in the wilderness for God's presence.

An ancient Sumerian city and the birthplace of Abraham.

A strategic valley connecting the coastal plain to the hill country of Judah.

The valley where Achan was judged for his sin after Jericho's conquest.

The traditional route Jesus walked from Pilate's judgment seat to His crucifixion.

A dry, sorrowful valley mentioned in Psalm 84, transformed by pilgrims into a place of springs.

The ancient valley where the battle of the nine kings took place, near Sodom and Gomorrah.

A valley east of the Jordan where Jacob built shelters and Solomon cast temple bronze.

The desert region between Elim and Sinai where God first provided manna.

The fortifications surrounding Jerusalem, rebuilt by Nehemiah after the exile.

The hill David captured from the Jebusites, which became synonymous with Jerusalem and God's dwelling.

A Philistine town given to David during his years as a fugitive from Saul.

The small city Lot fled to when Sodom was destroyed, spared because of his request.