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[[Noah's Ark]] came to rest in the '''[[Mountains of Ararat]]''' (Hebrew הרי אררט ''hārəy Ǎrārāṭ''). |
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'''[[Mount Hermon]]''' (Hebrew הר חרמון ''Har Hermon'') was the northern limit of the [[Promised Land]] and possible site of the [[Transfiguration of Jesus|Transfiguration]]. |
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Revision as of 02:47, 9 April 2010
Antioch
Antioch on the Orontes (Greek Ἀντιόχεια ἡ ἐπὶ Ὀρόντου Antiocheia hē epi Orontou) was a city on the eastern side of the Orontes River. It was visited by Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
- Antioch, California
- Antioch, Clinton County, Indiana
- Antioch, Jay County, Indiana
- Antioch, Illinois
- Antioch (Metra), regional rail station
- Antioch, Ohio
- Antioch, Tennessee
Mountains of Ararat
Noah's Ark came to rest in the Mountains of Ararat (Hebrew הרי אררט hārəy Ǎrārāṭ).
- Ararat, North Carolina
- Ararat Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
- Mount Ararat (Pennsylvania)
- Ararat River, Virginia
Bethany
Bethany (Aramaic: בית עניא, Beth Anya, "house of the figs") was a village near Jerusalem and residence of the siblings Martha, Mary and Lazarus, and also Simon the Leper.
- Bethany, Arkansas
- Bethany, Connecticut
- Bethany Beach, Delaware
- Bethany, Georgia (two places):
- in Baker County
- in Decatur County
- Bethany, Illinois
- Bethany, Indiana (three places):
- in Bartholomew County
- in Morgan County
- in Parke County
- Bethany, Kentucky (two places):
- in Jefferson County
- in Wolfe County
- Bethany, Louisiana
- Bethany, Minnesota
- Bethany, Mississippi
- Bethany, Missouri (two places):
- Bethany, Nebraska
- Bethany, New York
- Bethany, North Carolina
- Bethany, Ohio
- Bethany, Oklahoma
- Bethany, Oregon
- Bethany, Pennsylvania
- Bethany, South Carolina
- Bethany, Tennessee (two places):
- in Greene County
- in Warren County
- Bethany, Vermont
- Bethany, Virginia (two places):
- in Carroll County
- in Wythe County
- Bethany, West Virginia
Bethel
Bethel (Ugaritic: bt il, "House of El") was a border town between Benjamin and Ephraim.
- Bethel Airport
- Bethel (Metro-North station)
- Bethel, Alaska
- Bethel, Connecticut
- Bethel, Delaware
- Bethel, Maine
- Bethel, Missouri
- Bethel, New York
- Bethel, Pine Plains, New York
- Bethel, North Carolina
- Bethel, Ohio
- Bethel, Oklahoma (disambiguation)
- Bethel, Pennsylvania
- Bethel, Vermont
- Bethel, Clarke County, Virginia
- East Bethel, Minnesota
- Bethel Acres, Oklahoma
- Bethel Heights, Arkansas
- Bethel Island, California
- Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
- Bethel Springs, Tennessee
- Bethel Township, Pennsylvania
- Bethel Woods
Bethlehem
Bethlehem (Hebrew בֵּית לֶחֶם Beit Lehem, "house of bread") was a town in the hill country of Judah and the birthplace of Jesus (according to Mark and Luke) and David, as well as the place of death of Rachel.
- Bethlehem, Connecticut
- Bethlehem, Georgia
- Bethlehem, New Hampshire
- Bethlehem, New York
- Bethlehem, North Carolina
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Bethlehem, West Virginia
Canaan
Canaan (Phoenician: Kanaʻn; Hebrew: כְּנָעַן Kənáʻan) was a region conquered by the Israelites as the Promised Land.
- Canaan, California
- Canaan, Connecticut
- Canaan, Indiana
- Canaan, Maine
- Canaan, New Hampshire
- Canaan, New York
- Canaan, Vermont
- Canaan Valley, West Virginia
- New Canaan, Connecticut
- North Canaan, Connecticut
- South Canaan, Pennsylvania
Carmel
Mount Carmel (Hebrew הַר הַכַּרְמֶל, Har HaKarmel, "God's vineyard") was a sacred mountain where Elijah defeated the prophets of a Ba'al in a contest. Carmel was a town in Judea mentioned as the residence of Nabal and Abigail.
- Carmel, Indiana
- Carmel, Maine
- Carmel, New York
- Carmel Hamlet, New York
- Carmel Highlands, California
- Carmel Valley
- Carmel Valley Village, California
- Carmel Valley, San Diego, California
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Emmaus
Emmaus (Greek: Ἐμμαούς, Emmaous; Hebrew: חמת Hammat, "warm spring") was a town near Jerusalem. Jesus appeared to two of the Apostles on the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus.
Ephesus
Ephesus (Greek: Ἔφεσος Ephesos) was a Greek city on the west coast of Anatolia. Paul of Tarsus lived there for several years, and also wrote an Epistle to the Ephesians.
Galatia
Galatia (Greek Γαλατία) was an area in the highlands of Anatolia. It was visited by Paul of Tarsus, Silas and Timothy, and Paul later wrote an Epistle to the Galatians.
Goshen
The Land of Goshen (Hebrew גֹּשֶׁן Gōšen) was a place settled by the sons of Jacob.
- Goshen, Alabama
- Goshen, Arkansas
- Goshen, California
- Goshen, Connecticut
- Goshen, Georgia
- Goshen, Idaho
- Goshen, Illinois
- Goshen, Indiana
- Goshen, Kentucky
- Goshen, Maryland
- Goshen, Massachusetts
- Goshen, Missouri
- Goshen, New Hampshire
- Goshen, New Jersey
- Goshen, New York
- Goshen, Ohio in Clermont County
- Goshen (Tuscarawas County, Ohio), in Tuscarawas County
- Goshen, Oregon
- Goshen (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania), in Lancaster County
- Goshen, South Carolina
- Goshen, Tennessee
- Goshen, Texas
- Goshen, Utah
- Goshen, Vermont
- Goshen, Virginia
- Goshen, Washington
- Goshen, West Virginia
- Goshen County, Wyoming
- Goshen Township, Auglaize County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Belmont County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Champaign County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Clermont County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Hardin County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Mahoning County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
- Goshen Township, Pennsylvania
- Goshen Settlement, a historical area in Illinois
Hebron
Hebron (Hebrew חֶבְרוֹן Ḥeḇrôn, "friend") was a city in Canaan mentioned in several parts of the Old Testament.
- Hebron, Connecticut
- Hebron, Illinois
- Hebron, Indiana
- Hebron, Kentucky
- Hebron, Maine
- Hebron, Maryland
- Hebron Township, Michigan
- Hebron, Nebraska
- Hebron, New Hampshire
- Hebron, New York
- Hebron, North Dakota
- Hebron, Ohio
- Hebron Township, Pennsylvania
- Hebron, Texas
- Hebron, Marion County, West Virginia
- Hebron, Pleasants County, West Virginia
- Hebron, Wisconsin
Jericho
Jericho (Hebrew יְרִיחוֹ Yəriḥo, "fragrant" or "Moon") was a city conquered in the battle of Jericho by Joshua and the Children of Israel.
- Jericho, Arkansas
- Jericho Lake State Park, Berlin, New Hampshire
- Jericho, New York
- Jericho (town), Vermont
- Jericho (village), Vermont
- Jerico Springs, Missouri
Jerusalem
Jerusalem (Hebrew יְרוּשָׁלַיִם Yerushaláyim, "Abode of Peace" or "Abode of Shalim") was the traditional capital city of the Israelites and site of the Temple.
- Jerusalem, New York
- Jerusalem, Ohio
- Jerusalem, Virginia, now Courtland, Virginia
Jordan
The Jordan River (Hebrew: נהר הירדן Nehar Hayarden) forms the eastern border of Palestine and was the site of the baptism of Jesus.
Towns
- Jordan, Indiana
- Jordan, Iowa
- Jordan, Minnesota, a city in Scott County
- Jordan, Minneapolis, a neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Jordan, Montana
- Jordan, New York
- Jordan, North Carolina
- Jordan, Oregon
- Jordan, Wisconsin
Townships
- Jordan Township, Whiteside County, Illinois
- Jordan Township, Jasper County, Indiana
- Jordan Township, Warren County, Indiana
- Jordan Township, Monona County, Iowa
- Jordan Township, Michigan
- Jordan Township, Hickory County, Missouri
- Jordan Township, Ripley County, Missouri
- Jordan Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
- Jordan Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
- Jordan Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Jordan Township, Tripp County, South Dakota
Rivers
- Jordan River (Michigan), a tributary of Lake Charlevoix
- Jordan River (Utah), a tributary of the Great Salt Lake
- Jordan River (Virginia), a tributary of the Rappahannock River
- Ohio River, called the "River Jordan" by slaves escaping to freedom in the North before and during the American Civil War
Lebanon
Lebanon (Semitic root L-B-N, "white") is a land to the north of Palestine and is mentioned 70 times in the Bible.
- Lebanon, Connecticut
- Lebanon, Illinois
- Lebanon, Indiana
- Lebanon, Kansas (location of the Geographic Center of Continental USA)
- Lebanon, Kentucky
- Lebanon, Maine
- Lebanon, Missouri
- Lebanon, Nebraska
- Lebanon, New Hampshire
- Lebanon, New Jersey
- Lebanon Township, New Jersey
- Lebanon, New York
- Lebanon, Ohio
- Lebanon, Oregon
- Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Lebanon, South Dakota
- Lebanon, Tennessee
- Lebanon, Texas
- Lebanon, Virginia
- Lebanon, Wisconsin
- New Lebanon, New York
- New Lebanon, Ohio
- New Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- West Lebanon, Indiana
- West Lebanon, New Hampshire
- West Lebanon, New York
Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon (Hebrew הר חרמון Har Hermon) was the northern limit of the Promised Land and possible site of the Transfiguration.
Nazareth
Nazareth (Hebrew נָצְרַת Natzrat / Natzeret) was a village in Galilee which was the childhood home of Jesus.
- Nazareth, Pennsylvania
- Nazareth, Texas
- Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Nineveh
Nineveh (Hebrew: נינוה Nīnewē) was an Assyrian city on the eastern bank of the Tigris. It is mentioned in several parts of the Bible.
Palestine
Palestine (Hebrew ארץ־ישראל Eretẓ Yisra'el, "land of Israel"; from ancient root P-R-S-T) is the region between the Mediterranean Sea and River Jordan, where most of the events described in the Bible take place.
- Palestine, Arkansas
- Palestine, Illinois
- Palestine, Indiana
- New Palestine, Indiana
- Palestine, Ohio
- East Palestine, Ohio
- Palestine, Texas
- Palestine, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
- Palestine, Wirt County, West Virginia
Rehoboth
Rehoboth (Hebrew רְחוֹבוֹת Reḥovot, "broad place") is the name of three places in the Bible.
- Rehoboth, Massachusetts
- Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
- Rehoboth, New Mexico
- Rehoboth in Clayton Township, Perry County, Ohio
Shiloh
Shiloh (Hebrew שילו Šîlô / שלו Šīlô / שלה Šīlōh) was an assembly place for the people of Israel where there was a sanctuary containing the Ark of the Covenant.
- Shiloh, Alabama (four places):
- in Chambers County
- in DeKalb County
- in Marengo County
- in Pike County
- Shiloh, Arkansas (three places):
- in Columbia County
- in Howard County
- in Lafayette County
- Shiloh, California
- Shiloh, Florida
- Shiloh, Georgia (four places):
- in Harris County
- in Lowndes County
- in Madison County
- in Sumter County
- Shiloh, Illinois
- Shiloh, Indiana
- Shiloh, Kentucky
- Shiloh, Louisiana (two places):
- Shiloh, Maine
- Shiloh, Maryland (two places):
- in Carroll County
- in Charles County
- Shiloh, Michigan
- Shiloh, Mississippi (two places):
- in Clarke County
- in Itawamba County
- Shiloh, New Jersey (two places):
- Shiloh, North Carolina (four places):
- Shiloh, Ohio (four places):
- in Brown County
- in Clermont County
- in Montgomery County
- in Richland County
- Shiloh, Oklahoma
- Shiloh, Pennsylvania (two places):
- in Clearfield County
- in York County
- Shiloh, South Carolina (four places):
- Shiloh, Tennessee (six places):
- in Bedford County
- in Carroll County
- in Hardin County, (location of Shiloh National Military Park)
- in Hawkins County
- in Montgomery County
- in Rutherford County
- Shiloh, Texas (six places):
- in Dallas County
- in Erath County
- in Gregg County
- in Liberty County
- two locations in Limestone County
- Shiloh, Virginia (five places):
- Shiloh, West Virginia (three places):
Tyre
Tyre (Hebrew צר Ṣōr) was a city in the Lebanon mentioned many times in the Old Testament.
Mount Zion
Mount Zion (Hebrew הר צִיּוֹן Har Tsion) is an elevation west of the Mount of Olives outside Jerusalem and was used as a name for the Temple Mount or the City of David.