Bible Holy Lands in Photos, Scripture, and Commentary

See and learn about the Holy Lands of the Bible. New sites will be added every week. See the famous and off the beaten track sites referenced in the Bible.

Tag: Saul

  • King Saul’s Palace at Gibeah

    Dennis

    Just about 6 miles north of Jerusalem lies the ruins of King Saul’s palace fortress. It is located in the ancient Israelite city of Gibeah which overlooks the Central Benjamin Plateau from the east side. Today, you can see the unfinished palace of King Hussein of Jordan on the location of the ancient city of Read more

  • David and Goliath

    Dennis

    David fought Goliath in the Elah valley which is in the Judean foothills (called the Shephelah). The Elah valley runs east to west and its stream empties into the Mediterranean. To the east of this valley is the coastal mountain range, home to the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh. West of this valley Read more

  • Paul was Taught and Baptized at Ananias House, Damascus

    Dennis

    Ananias House (a.k.a. Chapel of Saint Ananias, and Hanania Church), is located in Damascus, Syria. It is near the east Old City wall and about 500 feet/153 meters north of the “Street Called Straight” (Acts 9:11). It belongs to the Syriac Maronite Church and is traditionally the remains of the house of Ananias. Archeological excavations Read more