THE BIBLICAL ATLAS
Explore cities, regions, rivers, empires, journeys, and ministry settings with clear notes wherever locations, borders, or routes are debated.
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Genesis 11–22
Ur, Haran, Shechem, Bethel, Hebron, and Moriah belong to a long literary journey. Exact route lines and some identifications remain reconstructed.
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Open atlas entry 02Genesis 11:28-31Often associated with southern Mesopotamia; discussions of identification remain.
Open atlas entry 03Genesis-JudgesA regional designation whose boundaries vary by period and text.
Open atlas entry 04Genesis; Exodus; the GospelsA major setting in patriarchal, Exodus, and infancy narratives.
Open atlas entry 05Exodus 19-Numbers 10Proposed mountain locations differ; the site should not be presented as certain.
Open atlas entry 06Genesis-DeuteronomyA theological and geographic designation presented across covenant texts.
Open atlas entry 07Joshua-RevelationRoyal, temple, prophetic, Gospel, and early-church setting.
Open atlas entry 08Ruth; 1 Samuel 16; Matthew 2; Luke 2Associated with David and the birth of Jesus.
Open atlas entry 09Matthew 2; Luke 1-4Galilean town associated with Jesus' upbringing.
Open atlas entry 10The GospelsNorthern region central to much of Jesus' ministry.
Open atlas entry 111 Kings; 2 Kings; John 4; Acts 8City and regional designation with changing historical scope.
Open atlas entry 12Joshua; 2 Kings; the GospelsRiver and crossing/baptism setting across both Testaments.
Open atlas entry 132 Kings; Daniel; EzraEmpire and city central to exile and later biblical imagery.
Open atlas entry 142 Kings; Isaiah; NahumImperial power central to the fall of the northern kingdom.
Open atlas entry 15Acts 28; RomansImperial capital and destination in Paul's apostolic narrative.
Open atlas entry 16Acts 9City associated with Paul's encounter and early ministry.
Open atlas entry 17Acts 11-15Early-church and missionary-sending center; distinguish Syrian and Pisidian Antioch.
Open atlas entry 18Acts 18; 1-2 CorinthiansRoman city and setting for Paul's ministry and correspondence.
Open atlas entry 19Acts 18-20; EphesiansMajor city in Asia Minor linked to apostolic ministry.
Open atlas entry 20Revelation 1:9Island associated with John's vision in Revelation.
Open atlas entry 21Genesis 10-11City and tower setting in the land of Shinar; later Babylon imagery should be distinguished by context.
Open atlas entry 22Genesis 11-12; 24; 27-31Upper Mesopotamian setting in the Abraham and Jacob narratives.
Open atlas entry 23Genesis 12-35; 1 Kings 12-13Patriarchal worship site that later becomes a center of rival northern worship.
Open atlas entry 24Genesis 13-50; Joshua 14; 2 Samuel 2-5Patriarchal, Caleb, and early Davidic setting in Judah's hill country.
Open atlas entry 25Genesis 21-46; 1 Samuel 8; 1 Kings 19Southern landmark associated with patriarchal wells, journeys, and the expression 'Dan to Beersheba.'
Open atlas entry 26Numbers 21-36; Ruth; prophetic oraclesRegion east of the Dead Sea associated with Israel's approach, Ruth, and later conflict; boundaries vary by period.
Open atlas entry 27Genesis 36; Numbers 20; ObadiahRegion associated with Esau's descendants and later conflict with Judah.
Open atlas entry 28Joshua 2-6; 2 Kings 2; Luke 10; 18-19Jordan Valley city whose archaeological phases and correlation with Joshua are debated.
Open atlas entry 29Joshua 18; Judges 18-21; 1 Samuel 1-4Early sanctuary setting before Jerusalem, associated with Eli and Samuel.
Open atlas entry 30Genesis 12-35; Joshua 24; Judges 9; 1 Kings 12Central hill-country setting for patriarchs, covenant renewal, Abimelech, and kingdom division.
Open atlas entry 311 Kings 18; 2 Kings 2; 4Prominent ridge associated especially with Elijah's confrontation and Elisha's ministry.
Open atlas entry 32Jonah; Nahum; Zephaniah 2:13-15Assyrian capital addressed in distinct prophetic moments; its ancient ruins lie near modern Mosul.
Open atlas entry 33Esther; Nehemiah 1; Daniel 8Persian royal center appearing in court, exile, and vision settings.
Open atlas entry 34Jonah 1; Acts 9-11Mediterranean port linked to Jonah's flight and Peter's boundary-crossing vision.
Open atlas entry 35Acts 8; 10-12; 21-27Roman administrative and coastal center; distinguish Caesarea Maritima from Caesarea Philippi.
Open atlas entry 36Acts 16; PhilippiansRoman colony in Macedonia associated with Lydia, imprisonment, and Paul's partner church.
Open atlas entry 37Acts 17; 1-2 ThessaloniansMacedonian city where a new church faces immediate opposition and end-time questions.
Open atlas entry 38Acts 17Greek intellectual and religious center where Paul speaks at the Areopagus.
Open atlas entry 39Colossians; PhilemonCity in the Lycus Valley connected with Epaphras, Onesimus, and neighboring churches.
Open atlas entry 40Acts 27; TitusMediterranean island connected to Paul's voyage and Titus's church-ordering commission.
Open atlas entry 41Acts 28:1-10Island of Paul's shipwreck and winter refuge before Rome.
Open atlas entry 42The GospelsVillage near Jerusalem associated with Martha, Mary, Lazarus, anointing, and Jesus' final week.
Open atlas entry 43Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19Place of Jesus' crucifixion outside Jerusalem; exact archaeological identification is discussed.
Open atlas entry 44Luke 24:13-35Village destination in a resurrection appearance; proposed site identifications differ.
Open atlas entry 45Revelation 21-22Apocalyptic bride-city imagery for God's final dwelling with humanity, not a conventional atlas location.
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