Hazor See Tel Hazor.
Hebron City of Abraham and wives on their journeys (Gen. 13:18). First capital of the Davidic Kingdom. Caleb was given Hebron by Joshua (1400 B.C.)(Josh 14:13). Caleb’s daughter, Achsah, and wives lived here. Achsah was given as wife to Othniel for taking the city of Debir. She later requested land and water springs from Caleb (1 Chr. 2:49; Josh. 15:13-17; Judg. 1:12-13).
Family burial plots of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob(but not Rachel-see Rachael’s tomb) in a cave of Machpelah. The first recorded burial in Scripture is that of Sarah in a cave of Machpelah. (Gen 23:2, 9; 25:7-11).
David had seven women that gave him sons in Hebron: Ahinoam of Jezreel, Abigal (widow of Nabal), Maacah (daughter of King of Geshur and mother of Tamar, David’s only named daughter), Haggith, Abital and Eglah (2 Sam.3:2-5; 5 :13-14; 1 Chr. 3:1-9; 14:3-7). There is no record of Michal having any children; see Rachel’s tomb).
Near Rehab, also called Abdon/Ebron. Kiriath Arba. 22 miles south of Jerusalem in a rocky but fertile area. Now El Khulil. According to tradition, Adam and Eve are buried in Hebron See Tel Rumeida, and Mamre.
Herodium Herod the Great built a fortress on built on top of a mountain south east
of Bethlehem. Easily seen as a cone shaped mountain. A home with pool and tunnels built at the base. In Arpil 2007 Israeli archaeologist found the tomb of King Herod the Great. Hebrew University archaeologist Ehud Netzer said the tomb was found at Herodium, a flattened hilltop in the Judean Desert where Herod the Great built a palace compound. Netzer has been working at the site since the 1970s. Modern name is Jebel el Fureidis (“Hill of Paradise.”) Major building projects of Herod included the Temple, his Winter Palace in Jericho, Masada, Machareus, Heroidan and the fortress at Megiddo.
Herodium House Mansion (Wohl Archaeologic Museum) in Jerusalem Ruins of a
priest’s house in the Upper City. Excavated rooms, mosaic floors, water cisterns, baths etc… A visit to this site teaches about the daily, routine life of families in ancient times.
Herodium Street Ruins of street during the days of King Herod and Jesus. Located on the western edge of the wall of the Temple Mount area. When Jerusalem was destroyed by General Titus is 70 AD, the large stones of the Temple Mount wall were pushed down unto these streets. Excavations have uncovered these streets that must have been well traveled by the populace of Jerusalem. Part of Archaeological Garden Ophel excavations.
Hezekiah’s Tunnel Channel cut through solid rock to channel water into the City of
David. Starts at Gihon Springs and feeds the Pool of Siloam. Where there is water there are men and their families. Built by King Hezekiah whose mother was Abi (2 Kin. 18:2). See Gihon Springs, Siloam Pool.
Hippos, Sussita.. One of the cities of the Decapolis east of Sea of Galilee.(Mt. 4:25; Mark. 5:20; 7:31). Archaeological excavation has revealed a main street, fountains and shops. Hippos survived as a city from third century B. C. through eighth century A.D. An important city of the Roman era. Near present day Kibbutz En Gev. Ongoing archaeological excavations at this site.
Hinnom Valley - south west boundary of Jerusalem/Temple Mount. This is an area where human sacrifices were performed. It will be called the Valley of Slaughter at the end times.
(Jer:7:31-31; 2 Kings 23:10
Holocost Museum Dedicated to the 6,000,000 Jewish men, women and children killed
by Hitler during WWII. Many women mentioned in “Avenue of the Righteous,” dedicated to “Gentiles’ who aided the Jews in WWII, such as Corrie ten Boom. Children’s Memorial Museum is a very moving reminder of the many children that were killed. Memorabilia of Anne Franke, and items found at concentration camps is on display. Not to be missed.
Hulda Gate Gate on southern side of Wall of Temple Mount. Probably named after
Hulda the prophetess. Archaeological Garden Ophel excavations.
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