Rock-Cut Burial Cave (Kidron Valley, Jerusalem)
Rock-Cut Burial Cave ( Kidron Valley , Jerusalem ) (Interactive 3D Rock-Hewn Tomb • Matthew 27:60 & John 19:41 ): Photogrammetry scan of a rock-hewn Jerusalem burial cave in the Kidron Valley carved directly into the natural limestone bedrock with a low rectangular entrance and interior burial benches—illustrating the architecture of Judean rock-cut family tombs from Isaiah 22:16 to the Gospel accounts of the burial and resurrection of Jesus ( Matthew 27:60 ; John 19:41 ). It is closely linked with Ancient Hebrew Tomb Inscription (Kidron Valley) (Interactive 3D Epigraphic Scan • Isaiah 22:15–16 ): Monumental Hebrew inscription carved into the limestone cliffside tombs along the eastern slope of the Kidron Valley opposite the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, echoing Isaiah 's oracle concerning royal stewards hewing rock-cut sepulchres on high ( Isaiah 22:15–16 ).
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Kidron Valley (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 30:14 , John 18:1 (identified with Kidron ).) Valley Gate (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 26:9 , Neh 2:13 , Neh 2:15 , Neh 3:13 (identified with Jerusalem ).) Valley of Shaveh (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 14:17 (identified with Jerusalem ).) King's Valley (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 14:17 , 2 Sam 18:18 (identified with Jerusalem).) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Rock-Cut Burial Cave ( Kidron Valley , Jerusalem) — Photogrammetry scan of a rock-hewn Jerusalem burial cave in the Kidron Valley carved directly into the natural limestone bedrock with a low rectangular entrance and interior burial benches—illustrating the architecture of Judean rock-cut family tombs from Isaiah 22:16 to the Gospel accounts of the burial and resurrection of Jesus ( Matthew 27:60 ; John 19:41 ). Ancient Hebrew Tomb Inscription (Kidron Valley) — Monumental Hebrew inscription carved into the limestone cliffside tombs along the eastern slope of the Kidron Valley opposite the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, echoing Isaiah 's oracle concerning royal stewards hewing rock-cut sepulchres on high ( Isaiah 22:15–16 ).
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Job 30:6 : "To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks."; 1 Chronicles 11:15 : "Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David , into the cave of Adullam ; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim ."; Jeremiah 22:19 : "He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem .". Related canonical books and chapters: Isaiah 22 ( Isaiah • Chapter 22 (25 verses)), 2 Kings 23 ( 2 Kings • Chapter 23 (37 verses)), Jeremiah 19 ( Jeremiah • Chapter 19 (15 verses)).