Bible Verses About "What Is Jerusalem"
Jerusalem is the spiritual and political capital of Israel, the site of God's Temple, and the location of Christ's death and resurrection.
Jerusalem is the spiritual and political capital of Israel, the site of God's Temple, and the location of Christ's death and resurrection.
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee." — Psalm 122:6 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Jerusalem?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee."
"But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel."
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!"
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