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Bethany

Facts:

The town of Bethany was located at the base of the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, about 2 miles east of Jerusalem.

  • Bethany was near the road that ran between Jerusalem and Jericho.
  • Jesus often visited Bethany where his close friends Lazarus, Martha, and Mary lived.
  • Bethany is especially known as the place where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.

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(See also: Jericho, Jerusalem, Lazarus, Martha, Mary (sister of Martha), Mount of Olives)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: G963