Israel March 17

City/Places

Photos

 Scripture Reference/Comments
Loading bus for Jerusalem

Lets go to Jerusalem now

Headed for Jerusalem now, we're leaving our Tiberius hotel, the Caesar.
Beth Shan
(Beit Shean)

Water shot out of this into a pool Water spouts Places for the public Water Fall into a small pool Really cool archways Villiage section for business trade View of city from hill (tel) Ancient ruins of Canaanite walls Canaanite walls from 3000 years ago Canaanite walls from 3000 years ago Governors house on top of hill over city Inscription about the governor who was from Egypt Location of walls that Saul and his son were hung from close to 3000 years ago Using my imagination Public toilets Entire bathroom for both sexes Public toilets again Pool near the sauna Mosaic proving Christian influence To cool off, they made this cave to go in under the city floors Great view of the city corridor (main street) Main street corridor Main street corridor Still inhabited by some Holding up this pillar Prop from Jesus Christ Superstar movie Several layers of mosaics - about every 50 years they changed the flooring Helping to remember the actual size of these pillars Sauna supports - the floor rested above these and allowed steam to come into the room by heating flowing water underneath How the sauna rooms played out in Roman cities Bathhouse and water spouts Remarkable Architecture After an AD 350(approx) earthquake, the city lay in ruins Theatre Theatre Theatre stage Sound was helped by these wind tunnel/entrances at the top of the seats Seats in the theatre I am Sparticus

"..they fastened his body(King Saul and his son Jonathan) to the wall of Bethshan."
1 Samuel 31:8
 

This city was an ancient Canaanite city, but Rome took it and developed an incredible dwelling place for thousands to live. The most remarkable parts of this city were how the water from a nearby spring used to run throughout the city, making interesting water spouts, cleaning toilet droppings, and the huge columns that held up the roofs.

They must have loved the theatre because the theatre was incredible and the sound traveled better than if you used a microphone.
 
Jericho, Nomads of Judean Desert, Mt. Nebo

Jericho is not much of a city, and it is under Palestinian control Jericho is known as the city of Palms in scripture. There were in fact many palm trees in that area. Nomads who usually live by tending to sheep More nomad homes - very poor. No electricity, water supply or other utilites

 "And Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho. ....."This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, 'I will give it to your descendants.' I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there." (Deuteronomy 34:1-4 RSV)
Jordan Border to the west of Israel, Jabbok River Ford

Jabbok Ford where Jacob crossed into the land of Israel Jordan Border to the west

Genesis 32:22-32. "22 And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two women servants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok. .... 28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel:
Bethlehem

Located in Palestinian territory, the Church of the Nativity has a lot of history
Our Jerusalem Hotel for 5 nights

Crown Plaza Hotel where we stayed for 5 nights.

 The Crown Plaza of Jerusalem - where we stayed for 5 nights

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