The curb-stones around the mouth of both wells are worn into deep grooves by the action of the ropes of so many centures. ^D$=;yE!3%2:I1^ymoJ;_Zc_*j C^g| Now El Khalil, the house of "the friend" of God. From Dan to Beersheba (2 Sam 17:11, etc.) 1 Chr. Distance between Beersheba and Haran is 5340 KM / 3318.3 miles. 0000011673 00000 n Jacob meets Esau by the River Jabbok. He had been traveling the ridge road through the Judean hills, and he came to a place called Almond Tree - or Luz, in Hebrew. This, say some, is the very tree beneath which Abraham pitched his tent, and it still bears the name of the patriarch. (See Joshua 21:11; Judges 1:10.) The well dug by Abraham and secured to him by oath had been covered and lost. Isaac was born after Abraham returned from Gerar. Jacob's Journey Map - Good News Bible Reading Program. Abraham took Isaac to the Mountains of Moriah to offer him as burnt offering in obedience to God. The valley runs from north to south, and the main quarter of the town, surmounted by the lofty walls of the great mosque, lies partly on the eastern slope. He was finally buried in the Cave of Machpelah. It lay, like all threshing floors, outside the city, upon Mount Moriah, N.E. On the return from Babylon some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kirjath Arba (Nehemiah 11:25). What kind of triangle has no equal sides or angles. He made an agreement to work for his uncle Laban for 7 years for Rachels hand hin marriage. Gen 29:1 Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the Easterners. And his mother's name [was] Zibiah of Beersheba.Genesis 21:32 - Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.2 Samuel 17:11 - Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that [is] by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.2 Samuel 24:15 - So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men.2 Chronicles 19:4 - And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers.Judges 20:1 - Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.2 Samuel 3:10 - To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.2 Samuel 24:7 - And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, [even] to Beersheba.1 Kings 4:25 - And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.Genesis 21:33 - And [Abraham] planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.Genesis 46:1 - And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac.1 Samuel 3:20 - And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel [was] established [to be] a prophet of the LORD.1 Kings 19:3 - And when he saw [that], he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which [belongeth] to Judah, and left his servant there.Genesis 21:31 - Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them.1 Samuel 8:2 - Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: [they were] judges in Beersheba.Genesis 26:33 - And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city [is] Beersheba unto this day.Joshua 19:2 - And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,1 Chronicles 4:28 - And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,Nehemiah 11:27 - And at Hazarshual, and at Beersheba, and [in] the villages thereof,Genesis 28:10 - And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. In our last article we followed Jacob as he left his father's house and commenced his long journey to Padan-aram where lived Laban, his mother's brother. She journeyed with him to Bethel and died at the age of 155, five years before Isaacs death. In the time of Jerome it was still a considerable place, and still retains its ancient name --Bir es-Seba. He set up a stone pillar as an altar and re-named the placeBethel(Beth-el means House of God). It has been supposed that the highest point of the temple hill, which is now covered by the Mohammedan Kubbetes-Sakhrah, or "Dome of the Rock," is the actual site of Araunah's threshing- floor. Jacob exclaims, This is the camp of God and calls the place Mahanaim. The site ofBethelis now occupied by the Palestinian West Bank village ofBeitin, on the outskirts ofAl-Bireh, 3 miles / 5 km to the northeast of Ramallah. Modern travellers toHarran(Haran),nearAltinbaakin easternTurkey, can sense the antiquity of the settlement when they encounter its decaying walls, the ruins of the ancient 11thcentury citadel, and the remains of the Old Mosque. lz Luz, "almond." The blessing of his sons was the last passage in the active life of Isaac, after which he retires from the scene. cult) of Beersheba liveth." Its Position: Geographically Beersheba marked the southern limit of Judah, though theoretically this extended to the "river of Egypt" (Gen 15:18)--the modern Wady el`Avish--60 miles farther south. 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"Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God" Gen (21:33). If he reached Bethel the first night, he must have travelled about fifty miles the first day. And David said, Whither shall I go up? Abraham saw Moriah at some little distance (Genesis 22:4) on the third day; the distance, two days' journey from Beersheba, would just bring him to Zion, but not so far as Moreh and Gerizim (Genesis 12:6) where some fix Moriah. Jacob arrives at Shechem in c.1691BC (see Genesis 12:6-7) where he buys some land for a tomb from the sons of Hamor and sets up an altar called El Elohe Yisrael (Hebrew, meaning God, the God of Israel or God, the God of Jacob). 0000025496 00000 n Esau returns to Seir (Edom), but Jacob follows the track downstream and erects shelters for his cattle at Succoth (meaning shelters) on the floor of the Jordan Valley. It is mentioned among the "cities" given to the tribe of Simeon (Josh. 2 Chronicles 30:5 So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the Passover to Yahweh, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem: for they had not kept it in great numbers in such sort as it is written. Thus, in E's itinerary, Jacob is travelling from Beersheba to the desert regions in the east, not to Haran. How can you take 9 toothpicks and make ten without breaking the toothpicks? How Far Did Jacob Travel When He Went To Laban. 0000042671 00000 n association with Jacob Arriving at his uncle Labans home in Haran, Jacob fell in love with his cousin Rachel. Josephus mistakenly places here the dream of Solomon (Ant., VIII, ii, 1) which occurred at Gibeon (1 Ki 3:4). Gen 31:55 Laban returns home to Haran while Jacob, with his wives and sons, sets off for Canaan in c.1695BC. If you live for 2.4 billion seconds how old will you be? 0000081481 00000 n So thenceforth David sacrificed there, and no longer on the altar at Gibeon where the tabernacle was, separate from the ark, which was at Zion; for he could not go to Gibeon on account of the sword of the Angel, i.e. Isaac dug another well at Sitnah, but they again they envied him and strove with him and Isaac departed (Gen. 26:21). 759 52 Genesis 46:5 Jacob rose up from Beersheba, and the sons of Israel carried Jacob, their father, their little ones, and their wives, in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him. bottom of the map to calculate the distance Jacob traveled from Beersheba to Bethel (about 90 miles) and then to Haran (about 650 miles total). Today, many non-conformist Christian chapels in Britain are called Bethel to indicate that they are the House of God. It still exists under the same name, and is one of the most ancient cities in the world. Some contend that Mount Gerizim is meant, but most probably we are to regard this as one of the hills of Jerusalem. Distance between Beersheba and Haran is 5340 KM / 3318.3 miles. The third son of Kohath the Levite (Ex. 1B The Bible truth of Jacob's dream about the ladder has inspired a popular quilt pattern. Around the large are nine stone troughs; around the smaller, five. How far did Joseph travel from Canaan to Egypt? Where did Laban live? In 1894 as the bird flies the total straight line distance between Goshen Egypt. 0000003654 00000 n S. of the town in the bottom of the valley is a tank, 130 ft. square by 50 deep. There are two accounts of the origin of the name. Gen 31:45-54 Laban and Jacob make a covenant. Sitnah (hatred). After Abimelech had allowed him to leave Gerar, Isaac dug a well at Esek, but the men of Gerar were envious of Isaac's prosperity and contended with the herdmen of Isaac and forced him to leave (Gen. 26:19, 20). When David became king of Judah this was his royal residence, and he resided here for seven and a half years (2 Sam. Genesis 26:26 Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath his friend, and Phicol the captain of his army. But Esau has long since forgiven Jacob and is delighted to see him. Old Testament Overview - General survey of the Old Testament. Then Jacob came to Peniel where he wrestled with God (Genesis 31:22-32:31). The land of Moriah --On "one of the mountains" in this district took place the sacrifice of Isaac. Gen 29:31-30:24 Jacob (later called 'Israel' - see Genesis 32:28) has twelve sons by Leah, Rachel and their maidservants who become the fathers of the'12 tribes of Israel'. Using the website implies your agreement to the use of cookies. 0000002117 00000 n Abraham had moved his family to the "region of the Negev and lived between Kadesh and Shur. approximately. Shortly after, Isaac dies, and Jacob and Esau bury their father in the family tomb at Machpelah Cave. Jacob Encounters God at Bethel ( Genesis 28:10-22) As Jacob flees from his family in Beersheba, he stops along the way one night to sleep. 2. God is at the top of the ladder and angels are going up and down it. He was actually 100 years old and Sarah was 90 when Isaac was born and therefore they named him "laughter". It retained this name till it came into the possession of Caleb, when the Israelites restored the original name Hebron" (Keil, Com.). February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . Ge 13:18 Its original name was Kirjath-arba, Jud 1:10 "the city of Arba;" so called from Arba the father of Anak. 2 Chronicles 24:1 Joash was seven years old when he began to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zibiah, of Beersheba. Haranis famous for its unique beehive-shaped mudbrick houses that originated in the 3rdcentury BC and which have been rebuilt in the same style many times during the intervening centuries. Theophanies occurred there to Hagar (21:17), to Isaac (26:24), to Jacob (46:2), and to Elijah (1 Ki 19:5). Text, maps & photos (unless otherwise stated) by Chris & Jenifer Taylor 2023. H]O0+e{QB1 ] The World of the Old Testament Journeys, 23.The Journeys of Adam, Enoch, Noah & Abraham, Cain is sent on a journey to the east of Eden, 24. It was a very long journey, and he was very tired. uhTlo2 Ttn-kt"! 9. Gen 28:20-22 Jacob promises to follow God and to give him a tithe a tenth of all his wealth. 1. Beer Lai-hai-roi. "Another account is given (Genesis 26:23-33), where Isaac takes an oath and just afterward, "the same day Isaac's servants came, and told him concerning the well which they had digged (dug), and said unto him, We have found water. 1 Kings 19:3 When he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. Abimelech rose up with Phicol, the captain of his army, and they returned into the land of the Philistines. [8] Although Abram's nephew Lot accompanied him to Canaan, Terah and his other descendants remained in Paddan-Aram,[9]. I will also surely bring you up again. 0000007940 00000 n Its Position:Geographically Beersheba marked the southern limit of Judah, though theoretically this extended to the "river of Egypt" (Genesis 15:18)-the modern Wady el`Avish-60 miles farther south. His favourite is Joseph, the son of Rachel, born in c.1700BC. The Tabernacle of Ancient Israel - Brief Overview of the Tabernacle of Moses in the Wilderness and the Ark of the Covenant. the locations of Beersheba, Bethel, Haran, and Paddan Aram. The ancient city of Haran is associated with the Turkish ruins as Harran. Unlike Esau, Jacob was not a man of the field; he was "content to stay at home among the tents" (Genesis 25:27). 0000038268 00000 n "Seven wells" is improbable on etymological grounds; the numeral should in that case be first. "The mount of the Lord" (Genesis 22:14) means almost always Mount Zion. This was "the land of Moriah" to which Abraham went to offer up his son Isaac (Gen. 22:2). The water is excellent, and grass with crocuses and lilies abounds. Well for Jacob it was a 500 mile walk from his home in Beersheba to Haran. [7] The region of Haran is referred to variously as Paddan Aram and Aram-Naharaim. 10:36, 37; 12:10; 14:13). 0000030225 00000 n It is picturesquely situated in a narrow valley, surrounded by rocky hills. The annual wage for a shepherd in the Bronze Age was about 10 shekels; hence, seven years of labor was a stiff demand. 2. It is found by Isaac's servants just after the covenant made between him and Abimelech. 4. 2 Samuel 17:11 But I counsel that all Israel be gathered together to you, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that you go to battle in your own person. The World of the New Testament Journeys, English Translations of the New Testament, Jesus teaches how to receive the Holy Spirit, Jesus is changed on the slopes of Mount Hermon, Jesus heralds the end of the sacrificial system, The believers are filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen is killed & the believers are scattered, 9. 0000037166 00000 n Beersheba is located in Israel at the longitude of 34.8 and latitude of 31.25. how far did jacob travel to haran. Distance between Beersheba and Haran is 5340 KM / 3318.3 miles. Verse 1. 2:1-4, 11; 1 Kings 2:11). Beitin was a prosperous town during Roman times, and still contains the remains of a Byzantine monastery built to commemorate Jacobs dream. Jehovah testified His acceptance of David's sacrifice there by sending down fire to consume it (Leviticus 9:24; 1 Kings 18:24; 1 Kings 18:38; 2 Chronicles 7:1). Book of Jubilees 13:13 And it came to pass, when Pharaoh seized Sarai, the wife of Abram, that the Lord plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram's wife. A city in the hill country of Judah, originally Kirjath (the city of) Arba (Joshua 15:13; Joshua 14:15). Ge 37:14 comp. It is found about forty times in the Old. 3. 2 Kings 12:1 In the seventh year of Jehu began Jehoash to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beersheba. Gen 29:1-30 Jacob meets his young cousin Rachel at the well near Haran and immediately falls in love with her. The power of the Holy Spirit - for everyone? Where is Paddan Aram located today? Old Testament Maps Set: 28 Pro Series Bible Maps, Patriarchs Maps Set: 7 Pro Series Bible Maps, Pro Series Digital Maps Set: 41 Bible Maps (the complete set), Free Digital Maps Set: 41 Bible Maps (the complete set). 19:2). Here the name is ascribed to the Hebrew root shabha`, "to swear," but this same root is connected with the idea of seven, seven victims being offered and to take an oath, meaning "to come under the influence of seven." The name of this city does not occur in any of the prophets or in the New Testament. 0000010440 00000 n The Romano-Jewish world of the New Testament, 22. The personal name Haran is spelled (with a hei) in Hebrew and means "mountaineer". The larger of the two, which lies to the east, is, according to Dr. Robinson, 12 1/2 feet in diameter, and at the time of his visit (April 12) was 44 1/2 feet to the surface of the water. Haran first appears in the Book of Genesis as the home of Terah and his descendants, and as Abraham's temporary home. Rebekah advises Jacob to flee to his uncle Laban at Haran in Mesopotamia (see Genesis 24:10 & 29). 0000009318 00000 n 0000037224 00000 n Laban caught up with Jacob in the hill country of Gilead. The stones around the mouth are worn into grooves by the action of ropes for so many ages. The five lesser wells are in a group in the bed of the wady. Genesis 26:23 He went up from there to Beersheba. In this city Absalom found a center for his disaffection, and repairing there under pretense of performing a vow to Yahweh, he raised the standard of revolt (2 Sam 15:7 f). So he pursues Jacob and catches up with him in the hills of Gilead. Hebron now contains about 5000 inhabitants, of whom some fifty families are Jews. Another account is given (Gen 26:23-33), where Isaac takes an oath and just afterward, "the same day Isaac's servants came, and told him concerning the well which they had digged (dug), and said unto him, We have found water. From Dan to Beersheba (2 Samuel 17:11, etc.) A city of Judah, Jos 15:54 situated among the mountains, Jos 20:7 20 Roman miles south of Jerusalem, and the same distance north of Beersheba. Over the cave is now the mosque El Haran, from which all but Muslims are excluded jealously (though the Prince of Wales was admitted), and in which probably lie the remains of Abraham and Isaac, and possibly Jacob's embalmed body, brought up in state from Egypt (Genesis 50:13). And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her. New Testament Overview - General survey of the New Testament. his encampment (cf. 0000004393 00000 n ah)X uOaAC) 80*P`=`P9@a. Our collection of maps are simple and they are free. Jacob sets off from Mizpah in the hill country of Gilead and is met en route by angels (messengers) sent by God. uRj B2J/Gh Z+Y-j\aHit$LdSONF6U`t[UIjSzJ[UXSaZkY8DilLZ-v= And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.2 Chronicles 30:5 - So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done [it] of a long [time in such sort] as it was written.Genesis 46:5 - And Jacob rose up from Beersheba: and the sons of Israel carried Jacob their father, and their little ones, and their wives, in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him.2 Chronicles 24:1 - Joash [was] seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. Map of the Journeys of Isaac, the Son of Abraham. Jacob crosses the ford of the River Jabbok (the modern River Zarqa) at Mahanaim under cover of darkness.
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