Yotvata, Jotbathah. The Israelites stopped here for water on their wilderness wanderings. Twenty eight miles north of Eliat, this modern city and active archaeological site may be the oasis of Deut. 10:7. Where there is water there are men, women and children.
Zareph Area north of Tyre. Here a widow assisted the prophet Elijah with food and water in a time of drought. A stranger, Elijah, called to the widow to provide him with water. He said “do not fear” and she trusted him when he said the God would provide. When her son died, Elijah raised him to life. Jesus mentioned her faith. (1 Kin. 17; Lu.4: 24-26).
Zion Ancient name for the ridge on which the City of David and the First Temple were established. Zion also applied to the entire city of Jerusalem. In the writing of the prophets the name Zion is synonymous with Jerusalem or the Temple Mount (Amos 1:2; Isaiah 2:3).
Zoar Near the area of the Dead Sea where Lot and his daughters lived in a cave after destruction of Sodom. Lots daughters led their father into incest to have children. From these two daughters come the lines of the Moabites and Amonites.(Gen. 19:30). Southern tip of Dead Sea. Several ancient sources connect Zoar with the Jordanian city of Safi.
Zorah Unnamed woman, wife of Manoah, gave birth to Sampson in Zorah (and he was buried in Zorah.) She was told by the Angel of the Lord to raise him as set apart and holy to the Lord, a Nazarite. Manoah and his wife “saw God” (Judg. 13). Southwest of Jerusalem and above the Sorek River. City fortified and maintained by Rehoboam during the Divided Kingdom (Josh. 15:33; 2 Chr.n. 11:10).
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
The Land- W
Western Hill of Jerusalem. The north-south hill spur west of the Tyropoeon Valley, parallel to the Temple Mount and the City of David. Hezekiah incorporated part of this area when he extended the city walls in the late eighth century B.C. Many families lived on this hill in elegant homes. The southern part of this hill is called “Zion Hill” by some.
Western Wall, Wailing Wall Remnant of part of the retaining wall that held the Second Temple. One of the most sacred sites in the Jewish world. Men and women pray in separate prayer courts. To the north is the Kotel Tunell or Rabbi’s Tunnel, that travels underground, parallel to the Wall for 1650 feet. This would have been a well traveled path for men and women entering the Temple. Visitors to both the Western Wall and the Kotel Tunnel sometimes write prayers on small scraps of paper to place in the cracks between the large stones of the wall. The object is to get their prayer as close to what might have been the site of the Holy of Holies of the Temple.
Wildernes, Southern. Southern desert area of Israel, and border with Egypt. After crossing the Red Sea from Egypt, into the wilderness, Moses led the people in a song of praise, while Miriam led the women with timbrels and dance (Ex.14:31-15:21). See Miriam’s song (Ex. 15:21). The people wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Before going into the Promise Land the daughters of Zelophehad were granted the right to inherit the land allotted of their dead father. The custom was to pass on all property and family rights to the sons. Zelophehad had no sons. God directed Moses to allow the daughters to retain the property with the stipulations that they had to marry within the tribe of their father. This was first recorded instance of women having property rights(Num. 26:33; 27:1; 36:3-11: Josh. 17:3-10).
Yotvata, Jotbathah. The Israelites stopped here for water on their wilderness wanderings. Twenty eight miles north of Eliat, this modern city and active archaeological site may be the oasis of Deut. 10:7. Where there is water there are men, women and children.
Western Wall, Wailing Wall Remnant of part of the retaining wall that held the Second Temple. One of the most sacred sites in the Jewish world. Men and women pray in separate prayer courts. To the north is the Kotel Tunell or Rabbi’s Tunnel, that travels underground, parallel to the Wall for 1650 feet. This would have been a well traveled path for men and women entering the Temple. Visitors to both the Western Wall and the Kotel Tunnel sometimes write prayers on small scraps of paper to place in the cracks between the large stones of the wall. The object is to get their prayer as close to what might have been the site of the Holy of Holies of the Temple.
Wildernes, Southern. Southern desert area of Israel, and border with Egypt. After crossing the Red Sea from Egypt, into the wilderness, Moses led the people in a song of praise, while Miriam led the women with timbrels and dance (Ex.14:31-15:21). See Miriam’s song (Ex. 15:21). The people wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Before going into the Promise Land the daughters of Zelophehad were granted the right to inherit the land allotted of their dead father. The custom was to pass on all property and family rights to the sons. Zelophehad had no sons. God directed Moses to allow the daughters to retain the property with the stipulations that they had to marry within the tribe of their father. This was first recorded instance of women having property rights(Num. 26:33; 27:1; 36:3-11: Josh. 17:3-10).
Yotvata, Jotbathah. The Israelites stopped here for water on their wilderness wanderings. Twenty eight miles north of Eliat, this modern city and active archaeological site may be the oasis of Deut. 10:7. Where there is water there are men, women and children.
Friday, March 14, 2008
The Land U-V
Upper Room T raditional site of the Last Supper of Jesus. Did women prepare the meal? Were women present when Jesus washed the feet of the disciple, or spoke about the bread and the wine as symbols of His body? At a traditional Passover meal the mother of the family would have played a prominent part in the ceremony by saying prayers. After the death of Jesus, the disciples, including women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and His brothers were in the Upper Room, joining in prayer and supplication (Acts 1:13-14).
Valley of Achor "Valley of Disaster." Achan, his wife and family were killed here by Joshua when Achan took a robe as booty (Josh. 7:22-26). Present day el-Buqeiah.
Valley of the Doves, Valley of the Pigeons Well-traveled valley connecting the area of the Sea of Galilee with the west. Mt. Arbel to the south. See Arbel.
Valley of Sorek, Wadi Surar. Philistine area of Sampson and Delilah (Judg. 16:1-4,6, 10, 12,13, 18). Delilah deceived Sampson when she was paid by her countrymen to divulge to them the secrets of his strength (Judg. 16:18).
“Valley of Tears” Modern area on Golan Heights. Major tank battle during 1973 Yom Kippur war. 177 Israeli tanks drove back 1500 Syrian tanks.
Via Delorosa “Way of Sorrows” or “Way of Pain.” Traditional route that Jesus walked as He carried His cross to Golgotha. His mother and other women followers would have passed this way. The women of Jerusalem would have lined the roads to see Him (Luke 23:26ff).
Via Maris “Way of the Sea” major trade route from Egypt to Mesopotamia.
Valley of Achor "Valley of Disaster." Achan, his wife and family were killed here by Joshua when Achan took a robe as booty (Josh. 7:22-26). Present day el-Buqeiah.
Valley of the Doves, Valley of the Pigeons Well-traveled valley connecting the area of the Sea of Galilee with the west. Mt. Arbel to the south. See Arbel.
Valley of Sorek, Wadi Surar. Philistine area of Sampson and Delilah (Judg. 16:1-4,6, 10, 12,13, 18). Delilah deceived Sampson when she was paid by her countrymen to divulge to them the secrets of his strength (Judg. 16:18).
“Valley of Tears” Modern area on Golan Heights. Major tank battle during 1973 Yom Kippur war. 177 Israeli tanks drove back 1500 Syrian tanks.
Via Delorosa “Way of Sorrows” or “Way of Pain.” Traditional route that Jesus walked as He carried His cross to Golgotha. His mother and other women followers would have passed this way. The women of Jerusalem would have lined the roads to see Him (Luke 23:26ff).
Via Maris “Way of the Sea” major trade route from Egypt to Mesopotamia.
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