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H]O0+e{QB1 ] 0000003654 00000 n The Lord stopped him in the middle of the act and provided a substitute to teach him about God's plan of salvation in offering His only son Jesus. Genesis 21:32 So they made a covenant at Beersheba. From this place the patriarch departed for Egypt by way of Beersheba (37:14; 46:1). It was already centuries old when the Hittites fought Ramesses II of. 0000031084 00000 n A Sacred Shrine: Beersheba was a sacred shrine. In the first great revolt 1 Chronicles 12:38 - All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel [were] of one heart to make David king.2 Samuel 4:8 - And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.2 Samuel 3:19 - And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.1 Chronicles 29:27 - And the time that he reigned over Israel [was] forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three [years] reigned he in Jerusalem.2 Samuel 5:5 - In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.1 Kings 2:11 - And the days that David reigned over Israel [were] forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.Joshua 10:39 - And he took it, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof; and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and utterly destroyed all the souls that [were] therein; he left none remaining: as he had done to Hebron, so he did to Debir, and to the king thereof; as he had done also to Libnah, and to her king.2 Samuel 3:20 - So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. It has been supposed that the highest point of the temple hill, which is now covered by the Mohammedan Kubbetes-Sakhrah, or "Dome of the Rock," is the actual site of Araunah's threshing- floor. 1 Samuel 8:2 Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beersheba. Genesis 46:1 Israel traveled with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father, Isaac. 0000007884 00000 n If he reached Bethel the first night, he must have travelled about fifty miles the first day. Joseph will close your eyes.". Times of Joshua and Judges: The spies visited Hebron and near there cut the cluster of grapes (Nu 13:22 f). Well known at Abram's entrance into Canaan, 3,780 years ago (Genesis 42:18). It is supposed by some to be the tree under which Abraham pitched his tent, and is called "Abraham's oak." 0000007990 00000 n Isaac spent his last days here, and at the age of 180 years died and was buried in the family sepulcher, Machpelah (Gen. 35:27-29). The water is excellent, and grass with crocuses and lilies abounds. It was afterwards known as Mamre. (An old breed of black and white speckled sheep is still known today as Jacobs Sheep.). The other well is 5 feet in diameter, and was 42 feet to the water. The Book of Exodus itself attempts to ground the event firmly in history, dating the exodus to the 2666th year after creation (Exodus 12:40-41), the construction of the tabernacle to year 2667 (Exodus 40:1-2, 17), stating that the Israelites dwelled in Egypt for 430 years (Exodus 12:40-41), and including place names. Haran first appears in the Book of Genesis as the home of Terah and his descendants, and as Abrahams temporary home. From Dan to Beersheba, a distance of about 144 miles (Judg. The Journey of Isaac (10 Key Locations)The land of Canaan was indeed the inheritance of the descendants of Abraham, but Isaac like his father would only be a pilgrim in this wonderful land. Home Travel How Far Did Jacob Travel When He Went To Laban. Jacob, not used to being away from home, must have been lonely and afraid. He made his home in Beersheba where he was born until the last days of his life which were in Hebron. 3. Or eternal life in God's kingdom? The site ofBethelis now occupied by the Palestinian West Bank village ofBeitin, on the outskirts ofAl-Bireh, 3 miles / 5 km to the northeast of Ramallah. qhl "congregation." 9. Jacob wrestles all night alone with God, seeking his blessing. The family traveled to Nazareth which took them a journey of at least 170 kilometers. On some low hills north of the large wells are scattered the foundations and ruins of a town of moderate size.Beersheba in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE be-er-she'-ba (be'er shebha`; Bersabee): Allotted originally to Simeon (Josh 19:2), one of "the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah" (Josh 15:28). The city is some 20 miles South of Jerusalem, situated in an open valley, 3,040 ft. above sea-level. Haggai & Zechariah encourage re-building, Haggai urges the exiles to re-build the Temple, Prophesies about the coming of the Messiah, 47. At this time he dreams of a stairway stretching from earth to heaven. But Jacob, a fugitive from Esau, was in no position to bargain. 27 febrero, 2023 . How far did Joseph travel from Canaan to Egypt? 1 Kings 19:3 When he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. 4. of God, and this is the modern name of Hebron. Genesis 28:10-22 describes the Lord's appearance in a dream, given to Jacob while on the road to Haran in Mesopotamia, the region where Rebekah's brother Laban lives. %PDF-1.5 % Isaac also renamed the site Beer-Sheba after he had received a special revelation form the Lord (Gen. 26:23-33). ?nh%z{&=2S020,uMAM2xI^; $&$v`JmwVnL}>*b'Bq=G'HG0msg9 ! The power of the Holy Spirit - for everyone? It became a Levitical city and a city of refuge (20:7; 21:11). 0000031942 00000 n Map title: Jacob's Travels. or from Beersheba to. [8] Although Abram's nephew Lot accompanied him to Canaan, Terah and his other descendants remained in Paddan-Aram,[9]. 3. After the death of Saul, David was here anointed king (2 Sam 5:3) and reigned here 7 1/2 years, until he captured Jerusalem and made that his capital (2 Sam 5:5); while here, six sons were born to him (2 Sam 3:2). 4:28). Traditional bee-hive shaped houses at Harran (Glumik), The Jezreel Valley from Megiddo (Joe Freeman). Over two hundred years later, in c.1208BC, Midianites and Amalekites crossed the River Jordanand headed north west along the Vale of Jezreel to plunder and ravage the lands along the fertile coastal plain. In this city Absalom found a center for his disaffection, and repairing there under pretense of performing a vow to Yahweh, he raised the standard of revolt (2 Sam 15:7 f). Abraham lived at Beersheba. Four hundred years later, in 610BC, King Josiah of Judah was killed at Megiddo by Pharoah Neco of Egypt, when Josiah tried to prevent the Egyptian king from crossing the Jezreel Valley en route to Assyria (see 2 Kings 23:29). Gen 27:41-46 Esau is furious and threatens to kill Jacob. He of course left home to . Jacob Encounters God at Bethel ( Genesis 28:10-22) As Jacob flees from his family in Beersheba, he stops along the way one night to sleep. 1. The most southern city of Israel Jud 20:1 Named by Abraham, who lived there Ge 21:31-33; 22:19 The place where Isaac lived Ge 26:23 Jacob went out from, toward Haran Ge 28:10 Sacrifices offered at, by Jacob; when journeying to Egypt Ge 46:1 In the inheritance of Judah Jos 15:20,28; 2Sa 24:7 Afterward assigned to Simeon Jos 19:2,9; 1Ch 4:28 Two sons of Samuel were judges at 1Sa 8:2 Became a seat of idolatrous worship Am 5:5; 8:14 -2. 0000007346 00000 n Wilderness of, Hagar miraculously sees a well in Ge 21:14-19 An angel fed Elijah in 1Ki 19:5,7Beersheba in Smith's Bible Dictionary (well of the oath), the name of one of the old places in Israel which formed the southern limit of the country. 2 Chronicles 30:5 So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the Passover to Yahweh, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem: for they had not kept it in great numbers in such sort as it is written. He works seven years for his uncle Laban in return for Rachel, but is tricked into marrying Leah (the elder daughter who, by tradition, was expected to be married first). He was actually 100 years old and Sarah was 90 when Isaac was born and therefore they named him "laughter". What do these events reveal about Laban? - And Israel (as the head of the theocratic family) took his journey - literally, broke up, sc. Gen 31:22-30 Laban discovers that his daughters have left and his family idols are missing. Travelling north, he rests for the night at Luz (Bethel) and has an amazing dream (see6 on Map 41). It is mentioned among the "cities" given to the tribe of Simeon (Josh. They reached Egypt after a 65 kilometers journey where they lived for three years until after the death of Herod in 4 B.C. Abraham saw Moriah at some little distance (Genesis 22:4) on the third day; the distance, two days' journey from Beersheba, would just bring him to Zion, but not so far as Moreh and Gerizim (Genesis 12:6) where some fix Moriah. It was here at Beer Laihairoi that his sons, Jacob and Esau, were born (Gen. 24:62-67; 25:24-29). Gen 28:1-9 Isaac tells Jacob he must leave, and sends him to Paddan Aram (Plain of Aram in north west Mesopotamia - see Genesis 24:10) to seek a wife from amongst his relatives living in Haran. e@%&5mEV]+y$\~3i[ . How can you take 9 toothpicks and make ten without breaking the toothpicks? The biblical term easterner (qedem) refers to people in Jordanian and Arabian deserts, [8] not the lands of the Arameans, which is far to the north of Israel. On his way through to Joseph in Egypt, Jacob stopped here to offer sacrifices (Gn. %%EOF First Century Israel Map - lz Luz, "almond." The blessing of his sons was the last passage in the active life of Isaac, after which he retires from the scene. These are the records of the generations of Jacob. distance between the above mentioned places is 516.98 miles It was built "seven years before Zoan in Egypt" (Gen. 13:18; Num. This, say some, is the very tree beneath which Abraham pitched his tent, and it still bears the name of the patriarch. In Genesis 28:1019, Abraham's grandson Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. If You Like these maps please click the button to Like us on Facebook. Large Map of Israel in the First Century - Click around on the Cities. How many years did Israelites spent in Egypt? 0000010991 00000 n In the familiar phrase 'from Dan to Beersheba' (Jdg. It is found by Isaac's servants just after the covenant made between him and Abimelech. 0000061406 00000 n 2 Samuel 17:11 But I counsel that all Israel be gathered together to you, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that you go to battle in your own person. Isaac was born after Abraham returned from Gerar. The family of Hebronites sprang from him. 0000024891 00000 n Hebron was called for a time also Mamre, from Abram's ally (Genesis 23:19; Genesis 35:27). Leaves Beersheba; Has vision in Bethel; Marries in Haran, works for Laban; Wrestles with God in Penuel; Builds house in Succoth; Builds altar in Shechem; Settles in Bethel; Buries Rachel in Bethlehem; Buries Isaac and Leah . What happend to Jacob in Haran, and why did he stay there twenty years? Travelling north, he rests for the night at Luz (Bethel) and has an amazing dream. The History of Rome - Brief Overview Of Roman History from Her Dawn to the First Punic War. 2 Kings 23:8 - And he brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah, and defiled the high places where the priests had burned incense, from Geba to Beersheba, and brake down the high places of the gates that [were] in the entering in of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which [were] on a man's left hand at the gate of the city.2 Samuel 24:2 - For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which [was] with him, Go now through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan even to Beersheba, and number ye the people, that I may know the number of the people.Amos 5:5 - But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nought.Nehemiah 11:30 - Zanoah, Adullam, and [in] their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and [in] the villages thereof. Because of its strategic position, the Jezreel Valley was the site of many battles. 2:42, 43. Therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day. The town was situated in a narrow valley - the "Valley of the Eschol; " whose sides are clothed with vineyards, groves of olives, and other fruit trees. He puts his wives and children on camels and crosses the river (the River Euphrates) then heads for the hill country of Gilead (see7 on Map 41). Along the way he had his dream of Jacob's Ladder. In one part of the modern city is a great mosque, which is built over the grave of Machpelah. What Jehovah has made one see (this hophal mowreh occurs four times in the Pentateuch, nowhere in later books) "the vision of Jehovah". 1 Kings 4:25 Judah and Israel lived safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. |hV.uAc&&L'ESfpCO18 0000000016 00000 n Jacob arrives back at his father Isaacs home at Hebron. He set up a stone pillar as an altar and re-named the placeBethel(Beth-el means House of God). A Sacred Shrine: Beersheba was a sacred shrine. 1 Chronicles 21:2 David said to Joab and to the princes of the people, Go, number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan; and bring me word, that I may know the sum of them. @;B+lI0Av;@H'D~9?, The houses are stone, solidly built, flat-roofed, and have each one or two little cupolas, such as are seen in several parts of Israel. In the cave of Machpelah all the patriarchs and their wives, except Rachel, were buried (49:30 f; 50:13). The annual wage for a shepherd in the Bronze Age was about 10 shekels; hence, seven years of labor was a stiff demand. 6:2, 18). mchlat Machalath, "sickness, or a harp." 19. mchlat Machalath, "sickness, or a harp." 19. Gen 31:1-21 Labans sons are furious with their cousin Jacob, so Jacob flees secretly from Haran. Rebekah advises Jacob to flee to his uncle Laban at Haran in Mesopotamia (see Genesis 24:10 & 29). 4. 24:2), became the usual way of designating the whole Promised Land, and passed into a proverb. Because there was a great famine in the land Isaac moved to Gerar in the country of the Philistines. Ge 22:2 Its position is doubtful, some thinking it to be Mount MOriah, others that Moreh, near Shechem, is meant. It was the favorite home of Abraham. H_o016cTU"V)$x)#aS IJ ls.L]~,@@+GqpfiZJ/xv,Q*p@s_8O%Ys(JB3Wf After this he proceeds on his journey without any memorable incident. In the time of Jerome it was still a considerable place, and still retains its ancient name --Bir es-Seba. 50c.). 2 Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughers of Laban thy mother's brother. What happened to Jacob first month in Harran? Its Position: Geographically Beersheba marked the southern limit of Judah, though theoretically this extended to the "river of Egypt" (Gen 15:18)--the modern Wady el`Avish--60 miles farther south. Near its junction with the coastal plain, the Vale of Jezreel was guarded and controlled by the well-defended fortress at Megiddo Biblical Armageddon. In Hebron, David reigned over Judah first for seven and a half years (2 Samuel 5:5). Israel becomes a kingdom under Saul and David, Jonathan demolishes the Philistine pillar at Geba, Saul is killed by the Philistines at Mt Gilboa, The Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem, David's victories over Israel's neighbours, Absalom's flight & his rebellion against David, 31. Gen 31:31-44 Laban cannot findhis household gods (Rachel - who has stolen these family treasures - is hiding them). a7C c Jacob was awestruck and declared This place issurely the house of God (Genesis 28:17). 77 years old when he fled to Haran 84 years old when he married 90 years old when Joseph was sold into slavery 130 years old when he moved to Egypt 147 years old when he died Was buried in the cave of Macpelah n Two major deceptions of Jacob: 1. Jehovah's vision to David in the same spot, before the preparation for building the temple there, revived the name Moriah (2 Samuel 24:16; 2 Samuel 24:24-25.) What happened to Jacob in Haran and why did he stay there twenty years? cult) of Beersheba liveth." Gen 31:45-54 Laban and Jacob make a covenant. YIM12\ ,SDY @Tb = !8P;*Z w{}+E#=(q*PT>U1BQ9%MY$[8_M?{Y.GW 5t$d wh#G Using the website implies your agreement to the use of cookies. Genesis 35:9 God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Paddan Aram, and blessed him. Foundation iBible Maps| Event Summary The Bible Journey | Scripture Links Bible Gateway. how far did jacob travel to haran. It still exists under the same name, and is one of the most ancient cities in the world. 3. laban caught up with jacob in the hill country of gilead. Mount Moriah. If this is. The Israelites journey from Egypt to Mt Sinai, 26. Jacob served in Laban's house for 20 years before fleeing back to Canaan (Genesis 31:1-21). (Gen. 22:2, 3). HM0HsFZ6ZdWV]U8Fp7 wpgwL#x|=CaL.66$nC! \X@`/4JT!J+A C#M Copyright 2023 iBible Maps. He was finally buried in the Cave of Machpelah. ), "road"; arrntum (pl.).[6]. A town in Asher; spelled in Hebrew differently from the former Hebron. when Joseph had a dream that it is safe to return to Israel. God also promised that allthe families of theearth will be blessed through Jacobs offspring (Genesis 28:14). 28 And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan. This was "the land of Moriah" to which Abraham went to offer up his son Isaac (Gen. 22:2). 10:36, 37; 12:10; 14:13). Old Testament Overview - General survey of the Old Testament. One of Samson's exploits was the carrying of the gate of Gaza "to the top of the mountain that is before Hebron" (Jdg 16:3). 2 Samuel 24:2 The king said to Joab the captain of the army, who was with him, "Now go back and forth through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan even to Beersheba, and number the people, that I may know the sum of the people.". It was the extreme border of the cultivated land. It was also visited by the Marquis of Bute in 1866, and by the late Emperor Frederick of Germany (then Crown-Prince of Prussia) in 1869. Abraham had moved his family to the "region of the Negev and lived between Kadesh and Shur. He puts his wives and children on camels and crosses the river (the River Euphrates) then heads for the hill country of Gilead. Joshua 19:2 They had for their inheritance Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah. Gen 29:31-30:24 Jacob (later called 'Israel' - see Genesis 32:28) has twelve sons by Leah, Rachel and their maidservants who become the fathers of the'12 tribes of Israel'. Mount Moriah. 759 0 obj <> endobj To see this page as it is meant to appear, please enable your Javascript! And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.2 Chronicles 30:5 - So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done [it] of a long [time in such sort] as it was written.Genesis 46:5 - And Jacob rose up from Beersheba: and the sons of Israel carried Jacob their father, and their little ones, and their wives, in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him.2 Chronicles 24:1 - Joash [was] seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. Jacob arrives at Shechem in c.1691BC (see Genesis 12:6-7) where he buys some land for a tomb from the sons of Hamor and sets up an altar called El Elohe Yisrael (Hebrew, meaning God, the God of Israel or God, the God of Jacob). 0000038268 00000 n Jacob had been gone from Canaan, the land of his birth, for twenty years. Josephs tomb can still be seen today in Shechem (modern-day Nablus). Jacob sets off from Mizpah in the hill country of Gilead and is met en route by angels (messengers) sent by God. (See Joshua 21:11; Judges 1:10.) 0000004683 00000 n Caleb drove out from Hebron the "three sons of Anak" (Josh 14:12; 15:14); it became one of the cities of Judah (Josh 15:54), but was set apart for the Kohathite Levites (Josh 21:10 f), and became a city of refuge (Josh 20:7). 22 from The Moody Atlas of Bible Lands. Jacob's Journey It's a long way from Beersheba to Haran - about the distance from Savannah, Georgia to Richmond, Virginia. (HC,wN3@2 |f{onRHX{ra( it is the Eastern eminence of Jerusalem, separated from Mount Zion by the Tyropoeon valley. trailer 2 Samuel 3:10 to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.". |dX60aco"6 LX&1A! 0000007912 00000 n But now he is called upon to make this dangerous journey across uncharted . 20:1; 1 Chr. A city in the south end of the valley of Eshcol, about midway between Jerusalem and Beersheba, from which it is distant about 20 miles in a straight line. Having fled for his life from Beersheba, Jacob settled down for the night at Luz. He arrives at Bethel (Luz) and builds an altar to God called El Bethel(God of Bethel). 6. And the LORD said unto him, Go up. 7. Haranis one of the oldest cities on earth that is still inhabited today. 7. Tanis) in Egypt (Nu 13:22); its ancient name was Kiriath-arba, probably meaning the "Four Cities," perhaps because divided at one time into four quarters, but according to Jewish writers so called because four patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Adam were buried there. <]>> 0000004250 00000 n While asleep, he dreamed of a ladder - or stairway - leading up to heaven, with angels going up and down. 15:10), who probably expected to find his chief support in the tribe of Judah, now called el-Khulil. Isaac was dwelling here when Jacob set out for Haran (Gn. When David became king of Judah this was his royal residence, and he resided here for seven and a half years (2 Sam. Beer Lai-hai-roi. 0000002411 00000 n If you live for 2.4 billion seconds how old will you be? A town in the north border of Asher (Josh. ( M! Jehovah testified His acceptance of David's sacrifice there by sending down fire to consume it (Leviticus 9:24; 1 Kings 18:24; 1 Kings 18:38; 2 Chronicles 7:1). 0000011673 00000 n HOHAM (which see), king of Hebron, was one of the five kings defeated by Joshua at Beth-horon and slain at Makkedah (Josh 10:3 f). 0000004537 00000 n how far did jacob travel to haran. Hebron. 0000011875 00000 n Isaac was permitted to dwell in this area of plenty and he could now live in peace (Gen. 26:22). The town has no walls; but the main streets opening on the principal roads have gates. The World of the Old Testament Journeys, 23.The Journeys of Adam, Enoch, Noah & Abraham, Cain is sent on a journey to the east of Eden, 24.
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