Bible Places

Question 1

Gilead

Answer 1

A mountainous region east of the Jordan River - In modern NW Jordan - King David fled here after son Absolom revolted - Famous for the medicinal Balm of Gilead (aka Balsam), which became a common term for a cure-all

Question 2

Land of Goshen

Answer 2

Land in the eastern Nile delta given to the Hebrews by the Pharaoh in Book of Genesis - The land they left in Exodus to return to Israel

Question 3

Mount of Olives

Answer 3

2710 ft high mountain ridge east of Jerusalem’s old city - Once covered with olive groves - Many Jewish cemeteries on the mount, because when Messiah comes, this will be 1st place resurrected - Many events in life of Jesus took place on the mount, including ascent to Heaven

Question 4

Calvary

Answer 4

Small hill just outside Jerusalem’s walls where Jesus was crucified - Aka Golgotha - Mentioned in Mathew, Mark, Luke, y John