Locations in the Bible

The holy city — center of worship, prophecy, and salvation history.

Birthplace of King David and Jesus Christ — the city of the promised Messiah.

The hometown of Jesus where He grew up and began His ministry.

The first city conquered in the Promised Land, whose walls fell at God's command.

The lake where Jesus called His disciples, walked on water, and calmed the storm.

The hill east of Jerusalem where Jesus prayed, wept, and ascended to heaven.

The river Israel crossed into the Promised Land and where Jesus was baptized.

Jesus' headquarters during His Galilean ministry — a city of miracles.

The village near Jerusalem where Jesus raised Lazarus and stayed with close friends.

The garden where Jesus prayed in agony before His arrest and crucifixion.

The hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified for the sins of the world.

The salt sea near Sodom and Gomorrah — the lowest point on earth.

The wicked city destroyed by God's fire and brimstone as a warning to all generations.

The hill in Jerusalem symbolizing God's eternal kingdom and dwelling place.

The land God promised to Abraham and his descendants — flowing with milk and honey.

A fishing village on the Sea of Galilee — hometown of Peter, Andrew, and Philip.

The region between Judea and Galilee, home of the Samaritans and the woman at the well.

The place where Jacob saw the ladder to heaven — 'the house of God.'

An ancient city where God first promised Canaan to Abraham and where Joshua renewed the covenant.

One of the oldest cities in the world — Abraham's home and David's first capital.

The southern boundary of Israel — where Abraham and Isaac made covenants.

A desert oasis by the Dead Sea where David hid from King Saul.

The mountain where Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal in a dramatic showdown.

The mountain where Abraham offered Isaac and where Solomon built the Temple.

The city Israel failed to conquer because of Achan's sin — then defeated after repentance.

The ancient port city where Jonah boarded a ship and Peter had a vision on the rooftop.

A Roman coastal city where Cornelius was converted and Paul was imprisoned.

Traditionally identified as the site of Jesus' Transfiguration.

The first permanent home of the Tabernacle before the Temple was built in Jerusalem.

The village where Jesus performed His first miracle — turning water into wine.

Ancient fortress city and prophesied site of the final battle — Armageddon.

The village where the risen Jesus revealed Himself to two disciples on the road.

Coastal land of the Philistines — Israel's persistent rival in the period of the judges and kings.

Fertile valley and royal city — site of Naboth's vineyard and Jezebel's downfall.

The town where Peter healed Aeneas, sparking regional conversion.

Village where Jesus raised a widow's only son from the dead.

Samaritan town where Jesus spoke with the woman at the well about living water.

Galilean city cursed by Jesus for unbelief despite witnessing His mighty works.

Where Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ — 'the Son of the living God.'

Where Joseph was sold into slavery and Elisha's servant saw the heavenly army.

Phoenician town where a widow fed Elijah and God miraculously multiplied her flour and oil.

Place of covenant, assembly, and watchfulness — 'The LORD watch between me and thee.'

First camp in the Promised Land — where Israel set up memorial stones after crossing the Jordan.

City where Israel's overconfidence led to defeat — then victory after repentance.

The well where God saw Hagar in the wilderness — 'Thou God seest me.'

Where Jacob wrestled with God and was renamed Israel — 'I have seen God face to face.'

Where Jacob saw angels and David found refuge — a place of divine protection.

Place where Jacob built shelters for his livestock and Israel camped after leaving Egypt.

Wealthy Phoenician port city — symbol of commercial pride that drew prophetic judgment.

Ancient Phoenician city — twin of Tyre, known for trade and idolatry, visited by Jesus.

League of ten Greco-Roman cities east of the Jordan — where Jesus healed and the demoniac testified.

Mountainous region east of the Jordan — famous for its healing balm and rugged warriors.

Highest peak in the region — possible site of the Transfiguration and a symbol of God's blessing.

Stream where Jacob wrestled with God — a place of struggle and transformation.

Samuel's hometown and the place of Rachel's weeping — echoed in the slaughter of the innocents.

Mountains of cursing and blessing — where Israel renewed the covenant upon entering the land.

Hidden ravine where God fed Elijah by ravens during the drought.

Where young David defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone — and the faith of Israel was vindicated.

The small Canaanite city whose conquest taught Israel the cost of disobedience.

The southern boundary of Israel — 'from Dan to Beersheba' — where patriarchs made covenants.

The 'House of God' — where Jacob saw the stairway to heaven and God renewed His covenant.

Where Joshua commanded the sun to stand still and Solomon received wisdom from God.

Israel's first camp in the Promised Land — where circumcision was renewed and manna ceased.

Israel's first permanent worship center — where the tabernacle stood for centuries.

Where Abraham offered Isaac and Solomon built the temple — the intersection of sacrifice and worship.

Where Elijah confronted 450 prophets of Baal and fire fell from heaven.

Capital of the northern kingdom — a city of idolatry, siege, and the woman at the well.

Where Abraham first received God's promise in Canaan and Joshua renewed Israel's covenant.

The majestic snow-capped peak at Israel's northern border — possibly the site of the Transfiguration.

The largest Canaanite city — conquered by Joshua and later fortified by Solomon.

The rallying point for Deborah and Barak's victory and a traditional site of the Transfiguration.

City of the patriarchs — where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are buried and David was first crowned king.

Where Abraham pitched his tent, entertained angels, and received the promise of Isaac's birth.

Where Jacob wrestled with God all night and was renamed Israel — 'he who strives with God.'

The mountain of curses — where Joshua built an altar and read the Law to all Israel.

The mountain of blessings — sacred to the Samaritans and the site where Jesus spoke of true worship.

Desert oasis where David hid from Saul — a place of refuge, beauty, and restraint.

Where David defeated Goliath with a stone and a sling — the ultimate underdog story.

Where God hid Elijah and sent ravens to feed him during the drought he had prophesied.

The valley between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives — crossed by David in sorrow and Jesus before Gethsemane.

Where Jesus healed a man who had been lame for 38 years — 'Wilt thou be made whole?'

Where Jesus sent a blind man to wash and receive his sight — 'Go, wash in the pool of Siloam.'

A league of ten Greco-Roman cities where Jesus healed and the demoniac proclaimed the gospel.

Where Jesus cast out a legion of demons into a herd of swine that rushed into the sea.

Where Jesus performed His first miracle — turning water into wine at a wedding feast.

Home of Peter, Andrew, and Philip — a city of miracles yet cursed for unbelief.

The City of David and symbol of God's eternal kingdom — 'the joy of the whole earth.'

A place of watchfulness and covenant — where Israel gathered for prayer and Samuel judged the nation.

The barren desert where David composed psalms, John the Baptist preached, and Jesus was tempted.

David's wilderness stronghold — where misfits and outcasts became mighty men of valor.

The city where Philistines displayed Saul's body — at the junction of two great valleys.

A fortified city in northern Israel where a wise woman saved her town from destruction.

The springs given by Caleb to his daughter Achsah as a wedding blessing in the Negev.

The cave where David hid from Saul and gathered his band of mighty men.

The place near Salim where John the Baptist baptized because water was plentiful there.

One of the five major Philistine cities where the captured Ark of the Covenant toppled the idol Dagon.

One of the five major Philistine cities on the Mediterranean coast, associated with Samson's exploits.

The New Testament name for Ashdod, where Philip appeared after baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch.

The fertile region east of the Jordan famous for its oaks, cattle, and the giant King Og.

Twin cities on a strategic pass where God hurled hailstones on Israel's enemies during Joshua's long day.

The city where the Philistines displayed Saul's body on the walls after the battle of Gilboa.

A fortified Judean city on the road from Jerusalem to Hebron.

The valley stream between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives, crossed by David in flight and Jesus before arrest.

Herod's grand Mediterranean port city where Cornelius became the first Gentile convert and Paul was imprisoned.

The northernmost Philistine city to which the Ark was sent and where Baal-zebub was worshipped.

The village where Saul consulted a medium on the eve of his final battle.

The desert oasis by the Dead Sea where David spared Saul's life in a cave.

The Philistine city of the giant Goliath and later David's place of refuge.

The Philistine city where Samson was imprisoned and pulled down the temple of Dagon.

A strategic Canaanite fortress city given to Solomon as a wedding gift from Pharaoh.

The hometown of Saul and the scene of a horrific crime that sparked civil war in Israel.

The hill town where Eleazar the priest was buried, in the hill country of Ephraim.

The mountain where Saul and his sons died in battle against the Philistines.

A city of refuge in Bashan assigned to the Levites, east of the Sea of Galilee.

The great agricultural plain where many of Israel's most decisive battles were fought.

A city of refuge in Naphtali and the rallying point for Deborah and Barak's army.

The city where the Ark of the Covenant rested for twenty years after the Philistines returned it.

The second most important city in Judah, besieged by both Assyria and Babylon.

The fortress atop a desert plateau where the last Jewish rebels held out against Rome.

The priestly city where David received the showbread and Goliath's sword while fleeing Saul.

The village where Elisha raised the Shunammite woman's son from the dead.

A coastal city in Asher's territory that the tribe could not fully conquer.

The city near which the Jordan River stopped flowing so Israel could cross on dry ground.

One of the cities of the plain destroyed with Sodom and Gomorrah.

The valley where the moon stood still during Joshua's battle against the Amorites.

The priestly city and hometown of the prophet Jeremiah.

The battlefield where the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant from Israel.

A Canaanite city in the Negev that attacked Israel but was later conquered and devoted to destruction.

The well Abraham dug and swore an oath over, giving Beersheba its name.

The village near Bethany where Jesus sent disciples to find the donkey for His triumphal entry.

The city near where Jesus fed the 5,000 and healed a blind man — yet was condemned for unbelief.

The Old Testament name for the Sea of Galilee and a fortified city on its northwestern shore.

The place where Samuel raised a memorial stone declaring 'Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.'

A port city on the Red Sea at the southern tip of Israel's territory.

The valley near Hebron where the twelve spies cut a massive cluster of grapes from the Promised Land.

Solomon's shipyard on the Red Sea where he built a fleet for trade with distant lands.

A Philistine city where both Abraham and Isaac sojourned and faced similar trials.

The twin mountains where Israel pronounced blessings and curses as they entered the Promised Land.

A Philistine-held city besieged by Israel where two kings of Israel were assassinated.

The twin city of Sodom destroyed by fire and brimstone as judgment for extreme wickedness.

The largest Canaanite city, burned by Joshua and later fortified by Solomon.

A Canaanite city destroyed after Israel's vow, named 'Destruction' as a monument to obedience.

A northern Israelite city conquered by Tiglath-pileser III during the Assyrian invasions.

The ancient port where Jonah fled from God and Peter received a vision that opened the gospel to Gentiles.

The ancient name of Hebron, named after Arba the greatest of the Anakim giants.

A Judean city that revolted against King Jehoram and was later besieged by Sennacherib.

The original Canaanite name of Bethel, where Jacob saw the ladder to heaven.

The burial cave Abraham purchased for Sarah — the only land he ever owned in the Promised Land.

The Judean city where King Asa defeated a million-man Ethiopian army through prayer.

The site of Jonathan's daring cliff assault that triggered a Philistine rout through God's power.

Gideon's hometown where the angel of the LORD appeared and commissioned him to save Israel.

Birthplace of the prophet Elisha, located in the Jordan Valley.

The field purchased with Judas's betrayal money, located south of Jerusalem.

An ancient Canaanite city in Bashan, associated with King Og and pagan worship.

A fortified city in Judah near the Valley of Elah, where David fought Goliath.

A Levitical city where the Ark of the Covenant was returned by the Philistines.

A region of twenty cities in Galilee given by Solomon to Hiram of Tyre.

A border town of Judah near Mount Jearim, marking the northern boundary.

An ancient fortified city on the Sea of Galilee that gave the lake its Old Testament name.

A Canaanite royal city captured by Othniel, who won Caleb's daughter as his bride.

A coastal Canaanite city whose king was defeated by Joshua, later part of Solomon's kingdom.

The ancient name for Bethlehem, where Rachel died and David was born.

The valley where Israelite spies cut a massive cluster of grapes as proof of the Promised Land's abundance.

King Saul's hometown and capital, also the site of a horrific crime that nearly destroyed the tribe of Benjamin.

The waters healed by Elisha with salt, transforming Jericho's water supply.

An ancient city where Peter healed Aeneas, sparking a regional revival.

The place where Jacob and Laban made their covenant and set up a pillar of witness.

The mountain of curses where Joshua built an altar and read the law to all Israel.

A priestly city where David ate the showbread and Saul later massacred eighty-five priests.

The place where Jacob wrestled with God and was renamed Israel.

A well dug by Isaac's servants, named 'room' because God finally made space for them.

Israel's final camp east of the Jordan before crossing into the Promised Land.

An underground water channel carved by King Hezekiah to protect Jerusalem's water supply from Assyrian siege.

A Judean town, home of the prophet Amos and a wise woman who helped David.

The inheritance city of Joshua, where Israel's great leader was buried.

The hometown of Elijah the prophet, located in Gilead east of the Jordan.

A valley south of Jerusalem associated with child sacrifice and Jesus' imagery of hell.

The Philistine city given to David during his exile, later raided by Amalekites.

A small city near Sodom where Lot fled when God destroyed the cities of the plain.

The birthplace of Samson, located in the Shephelah region of Judah and Dan.

A city near the Jordan where the waters stood up in a heap when Israel crossed into Canaan.

The famous well where Abraham and Abimelech swore an oath, giving Beer-sheba its name.

A Roman stop where soldiers escorted Paul from Jerusalem to Caesarea.

A frontier city on the edge of Moab, marking Israel's southern boundary east of Jordan.

A location near Ai associated with Israel's battles and Hosea's prophetic rebuke.

A city in Gad's territory known for its water and fertile pastures.

A town on the border of Issachar near Mount Tabor.

A city cursed by Jesus for refusing to repent despite witnessing miracles.

A Moabite city where the famous Mesha Stele was discovered.

A Canaanite royal city conquered by Joshua in the southern campaign.

A Levitical city in Dan where Sennacherib fought Egyptian forces.

An ancient settlement identified with En-gedi, attacked in Abraham's time.

A Canaanite city where King Ahaziah was fatally wounded.

A wilderness camp of Israel near the border of Moab.

A border town of Judah, later known as Jamnia and a center of Jewish learning.

A fortified city in Gad where Gideon pursued the Midianite kings.

A Judean city David rescued from the Philistines, then fled when betrayed.

An ancient city of books conquered by Othniel to win Caleb's daughter.

A city captured by the tribe of Dan and renamed Dan.

The original name of Bethel, where Jacob saw the ladder to heaven.

The site of Joshua's decisive victory over the northern Canaanite coalition.

The village where Jesus raised a widow's only son from the dead.

Home of the judge Abdon and the warrior Benaiah.

A city of refuge and frequent battleground between Israel and Syria.

A town in Issachar mentioned in the tribal boundary list.

A Canaanite city near Megiddo where Deborah and Barak fought Sisera.

A beautiful city that served as the first capital of the northern kingdom of Israel.

The furnished room in Jerusalem where Jesus held the Last Supper.

A valley near Jerusalem where David twice defeated the Philistines.

The 'King's Dale' where Abraham met Melchizedek after defeating the four kings.

A mountain where King Abijah rebuked Jeroboam and won a great victory.

The valley near Mareshah where Asa defeated a massive Ethiopian army.

The stream Israel crossed, marking the end of the old generation's wandering.

The Philistine city given to David that was raided by Amalekites.

The paradise God planted for the first humans — the beginning of all creation.

The great empire that conquered Judah — a symbol of worldly power and opposition to God.

The great Assyrian city that repented at Jonah's preaching.

The mountain where Noah's ark came to rest after the great flood.

Abraham's birthplace — the city from which God called the father of nations.

One of the world's oldest cities and the site of Paul's dramatic conversion.

The city where Abraham's family settled before God called him to Canaan.

Ezekiel's visionary valley where God resurrected a vast army — a promise of national and spiritual renewal.

Ezekiel's prophetic vision of resurrection — where God breathed life into dead bones.

A city on the edge of the Arnon Gorge marking the southern boundary of Israelite territory east of the Jordan.

The valley opposite which Moses delivered his final addresses and was buried by God.

One of the six cities of refuge east of the Jordan, in the territory of Reuben.

The city rescued by Saul in his first military act as king, whose men later honored him in death.

The kingdom east of the Dead Sea — homeland of Ruth and a frequent rival of Israel.

The Ammonite capital besieged by Joab while David committed adultery with Bathsheba in Jerusalem.

The mountain range where Noah's Ark came to rest after the Great Flood.

The deep canyon that formed the boundary between Moab and Israelite territory east of the Jordan.

The site of the pivotal battle where Babylon defeated Egypt, reshaping the ancient world.

A Moabite city assigned to Gad, where the famous Mesha Stele was discovered.

The mountainous territory of Esau's descendants, south of the Dead Sea, and a frequent rival of Israel.

The city Saul rescued from Ammonite siege in his first royal act, whose men later honored him in death.

The place where Jacob encountered God's angels and David later took refuge from Absalom.

The place where Jacob and Laban made their covenant and parted ways peacefully.

The place where Jacob wrestled with God all night and was given the name Israel.

The capital of the Ammonites, besieged by Joab during the Bathsheba incident.

The Persian capital where Esther became queen and Nehemiah served as cupbearer.

The military headquarters where Nebuchadnezzar blinded King Zedekiah.

The mountain where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and the Law.

Land of Israel's slavery and liberation — the backdrop of the Exodus.

The sea God miraculously parted for Israel's escape from Egypt.

The desert where Israel wandered for 40 years between Egypt and the Promised Land.

The fertile Egyptian region where Israel lived and multiplied before the Exodus.

A North African city whose native Simon was compelled to carry Jesus' cross.

The Roman capital of Cyprus where Paul confronted the sorcerer Elymas and converted the governor.

A major Egyptian city and center of learning, home to Apollos and early Jewish communities.

A North African city whose native Simon carried Jesus' cross to Golgotha.

An ancient Egyptian city of sun worship where Joseph married the priest's daughter.

An Egyptian border city where Jeremiah was taken against his will.

The vast desert where Israel wandered and the twelve spies were sent.

An ancient Egyptian city where Moses performed signs before Pharaoh.

The city where believers were first called Christians and Paul's missionary base.

A major early church city where Paul ministered and wrote his epistle to the Ephesians.

The birthplace of the apostle Paul — a center of learning in the Roman world.

Port city where Paul received the vision to cross into Macedonia — the gospel enters Europe.

Wealthy church rebuked by Christ for being 'lukewarm' — neither hot nor cold.

Seat of Satan's throne — the church under imperial persecution that held fast to Christ's name.

The church with a reputation for life but spiritually dead — called to wake up.

Trade-guild city where Lydia was from — praised for love but warned against false teaching.

The suffering church that received no rebuke — only encouragement to be faithful unto death.

The faithful church with an open door — praised for keeping Christ's word despite little strength.

Small Phrygian city that received Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ over all things.

Roman province where Paul's churches struggled with legalism — prompting his letter on grace.

Frontier city where Paul found refuge and made many disciples on his first missionary journey.

City where Paul was first worshipped as a god and then stoned — and where Timothy grew up.

City where Paul's preaching divided the population and forced him to flee a stoning plot.

Ancient port where Paul gave his emotional farewell address to the Ephesian elders.

The wealthy Phoenician port city — judged by prophets for pride yet visited by Jesus.

Ancient Phoenician city — home of Jezebel and destination of Jesus' ministry beyond Israel.

A Macedonian city Paul passed through on his second missionary journey en route to Thessalonica.

A Macedonian city Paul passed through between Amphipolis and Thessalonica.

The Macedonian city praised for examining Scripture daily to verify Paul's teaching.

A small island south of Crete where Paul's ship briefly found shelter during the storm at sea.

The Cretan harbor where Paul warned against continuing the voyage that ended in shipwreck.

A city in Asia Minor where Paul preached with great success but also faced violent opposition.

The city in Pamphylia where John Mark departed from Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey.

The city where Paul first declared that the gospel would go to the Gentiles after Jewish rejection.

The Phrygian city to which Paul wrote his letter on the supremacy of Christ.

A coastal city near which Paul's ship struggled against the wind on the voyage to Rome.

An ancient Phoenician port city whose skilled craftsmen helped build Solomon's Temple.

A wealthy, worldly city where Paul planted a church and wrote two powerful epistles.

The capital of the ancient world where Paul was imprisoned and the church endured persecution.

The intellectual capital of the ancient world where Paul preached on Mars Hill.

A Roman colony in Macedonia where Paul planted a joyful church and was imprisoned.

A major Macedonian city where Paul planted a church and wrote about Christ's return.

The island where John received the visions recorded in the book of Revelation.

Mediterranean island where Paul left Titus to appoint elders and set things in order.

Island where Paul was shipwrecked, bitten by a viper, and healed the sick.

The Macedonian city where Paul planted a church and wrote two letters about Christ's return.

Where Paul's first European church began — with a businesswoman, a slave girl, and a jailer.

The Athenian court where Paul proclaimed the 'unknown God' to Greek philosophers.

The famous Roman road Paul traveled on his way to Rome — where believers came to meet him.

The port where Paul first set foot in Europe, answering the Macedonian call.

A small island south of Crete where Paul's ship briefly found shelter during a storm.

A major Macedonian city where Paul founded a church but faced persecution from jealous opponents.

The distant port city Jonah fled to — a symbol of running from God's call.

The rock-cut city of Edom — a symbol of human pride and God's judgment.

Wilderness oasis where Israel's faithless refusal to enter Canaan condemned a generation to wander.

Capital of Edom — featured in dramatic prophecies of God's judgment and end-times victory.

Land of the wealthy queen who traveled far to hear Solomon's wisdom.

Legendary land of gold — source of Solomon's enormous wealth.

Where Moses saw the Promised Land but could not enter — his burial place known only to God.

Where Israel's faith failed at the border of the Promised Land — sentencing a generation to wander.

Where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death — so near yet unable to enter.

The well where God saw Hagar in her distress — 'the well of the Living One who sees me.'

Where Hagar and Ishmael were cast out and God opened her eyes to a well of water.

The river Jacob crossed before wrestling with God — a boundary between fear and faith.

Where Saul the persecutor was blinded by light and became Paul the apostle.

The city Saul rescued from the Ammonites — whose people later honored him with a royal burial.

A wilderness stop where God provided water and Israel sang a song of praise.

The wilderness stop where bitter water was made sweet — Israel's first test after the Red Sea.

The desert region east of Egypt where Hagar fled and Israel traveled after the Red Sea crossing.

The desert oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees where Israel rested after Marah.

A wilderness camp on Israel's journey from Egypt, possibly associated with ancient copper mines.

A wilderness camp on the edge of the desert where God led Israel by pillar of cloud and fire.

The desert region where Moses spent forty years as a shepherd and encountered God at the burning bush.

A desert oasis with twelve wells and seventy palm trees where Israel camped after the bitter waters of Marah.

The wilderness camp where God sent quail but struck the greedy Israelites with a plague.

The place where Moses struck the rock for water but was barred from the Promised Land for his disobedience.

A harsh desert region on Canaan's southern border where Miriam died and Moses struck the rock.

A wilderness camping station of Israel during the Exodus.

A rocky Edomite fortress, possibly the same as Petra.