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Salem

Salem (Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E): Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 14:18 , Ps 76:2 , Heb 7:1 , Heb 7:2 (identified with Jerusalem ). It is closely linked with שָׁלֵם ( Salem ) (Hebrew Lexicon • H8003 • Salem, peace, Jerusalem): Salem, peace, Jerusalem. Salem, city of Melchizedek, archaic poetical name for Jerusalem where God tabernacles in peace ( Genesis 14:18 , Psalm 76:2 ).

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Salem (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 14:18 , Ps 76:2 , Heb 7:1 , Heb 7:2 (identified with Jerusalem ).) Jerusalem (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 10:1 , Josh 10:3 , Josh 10:5 , Josh 10:23 , Josh 12:10 , Josh 15:8 .) Jerusalem's (Ancient biblical location referenced in Isa 62:1 (identified with Jerusalem).) Dung Gate (KMZ: Dung Gate . Referenced in Neh 2:13 , Neh 3:13 , Neh 3:14 , Neh 12:31 .) 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 ). Second Temple of Jerusalem ( Herod's Temple ) — Reconstruction of the expanded Second Temple Mount complex in Jerusalem during the life and ministry of Jesus and the early Church—featuring the towering white-stone and gold Sanctuary facade, the Court of the Women, Court of the Gentiles, Solomon's Portico , the Royal Stoa, and the Antonia Fortress.

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Psalms 76:2 : "In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion ."; Genesis 14:18 : "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God."; Hebrews 7:1 : "For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;".

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Topics, People & Places (36)

Salem
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Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 14:18 , Ps 76:2 , Heb 7:1 , Heb 7:2 (identified with Jerusalem ).

Jerusalem
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Biblical Place • 31.777°N, 35.235°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 10:1 , Josh 10:3 , Josh 10:5 , Josh 10:23 , Josh 12:10 , Josh 15:8 .

Jerusalem's
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Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Isa 62:1 (identified with 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 ).

Interactive 3D Architectural Model • Luke 2, John 2 & Acts 3

Reconstruction of the expanded Second Temple Mount complex in Jerusalem during the life and ministry of Jesus and the early Church—featuring the towering white-stone and gold Sanctuary facade, the Court of the Women, Court of the Gentiles, Solomon's Portico , the Royal Stoa, and the Antonia Fortress.

Codex Alexandrinus (A, 02) — Revelation 21 (New Jerusalem)
IMAGE • manuscripts

The best surviving early manuscript witness to the text of the Book of Revelation .

Early Christian Alexandrian Scribes (5th Century) • British Library / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
Interactive 3D Museum Scale Model • 2 Samuel 5 & 1 Kings 6–9

Topographical scale model of royal Jerusalem during the First Temple period (Iron Age II) from the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem , illustrating the City of David spur, the Ophel , the Kidron and Tyropoeon valleys, and Solomon's Temple complex crowning Mount Moriah .

Western Wall — Spring of Robinson's Arch (Jerusalem)
IMAGE • archaeology

Enormous carved spring stone projecting from the southwestern corner of the Temple Mount that supported a colossal staircase.

Ancient Near Eastern Scribes and Stonemasons • The British Museum / Israel Antiquities Authority CC-BY-SA 4.0
Ketef Hinnom Silver Scroll (KH2) — Priestly Blessing (Numbers 6:24–26)
IMAGE • archaeology

Seventh-century BCE rolled silver amulet discovered in a burial cave overlooking the Valley of Hinnom , preserving the earliest known citation of biblical scripture.

Judahite Silversmith • Israel Museum, Jerusalem / Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0
Map of Nehemiah's Rebuilt Jerusalem Walls & Gates
IMAGE • maps

Archaeological reconstruction of the gates (Sheep, Fish, Valley, Dung, Fountain) and sectors rebuilt by the returnees.

Historical Biblical Cartographers • Geographicus / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
Pool of Bethesda — Twin Pools and Healing Porticoes (John 5)
IMAGE • archaeology

Deep excavated trapezoidal reservoir near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem with five porticoes where Jesus healed the paralytic.

Hasmonean and Roman Hydraulic Engineers • White Fathers / St. Anne, Jerusalem CC-BY-SA 4.0
Tel Dan Stele — 'House of David' (Bytdwd) Inscription
IMAGE • archaeology

Ninth-century BCE basalt stele fragment discovered in northern Israel preserving the earliest extra-biblical reference to King David 's dynasty (' House of David ').

Aram-Damascus Stonecutters • Israel Museum, Jerusalem / Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0
Caiaphas Ossuary — Burial Box of High Priest Joseph Caiaphas
IMAGE • archaeology

Intricately carved limestone ossuary excavated in the Peace Forest south of Jerusalem , inscribed ' Joseph , son of Caiaphas' (Yehosef bar Qayafa).

Second Temple Jewish Stone Carvers • Israel Museum, Jerusalem (IAA 1990-487) / Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 3.0
Taylor Prism (Sennacherib's Annals) — Siege of Jerusalem
IMAGE • archaeology

Hexagonal baked clay prism in the British Museum recording Sennacherib's campaign against Hezekiah : 'I shut him up like a caged bird'.

Ancient Near Eastern Scribes and Stonemasons • The British Museum / Israel Antiquities Authority CC-BY-SA 4.0
Pool of Siloam — Excavations of the Lower Byzantine & Herodian Pool
IMAGE • archaeology

Monumental stone steps and promenade where Jesus sent the man born blind to wash in John 9:7 .

Second Temple Jerusalem Engineers • Israel Antiquities Authority CC-BY-SA 4.0
Gustave Doré — Solomon Dedicating the Temple in Jerusalem (1866)
IMAGE • artwork

King Solomon spreading his hands toward heaven as the Shekinah cloud of God's glory fills the sanctuary.

Gustave Doré / La Grande Bible de Tours • La Grande Bible de Tours (1866) Public Domain Mark 1.0
Bulla of Baruch Son of Neriah — Clay Seal of Jeremiah's Scribe
IMAGE • archaeology

Ancient clay sealing reading 'Belonging to Berekhyahu, son of Neriyahu, the scribe' matching Jeremiah 36:4 .

Baruch ben Neriah (Biblical Scribe) • The Israel Museum, Jerusalem CC-BY-SA 4.0
Rembrandt — Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem (1630)
IMAGE • artwork

The sorrowful prophet resting his head as the city of Jerusalem and Solomon's Temple burn in the distance.

Rembrandt van Rijn • Rijksmuseum / Historical Archive Public Domain Mark 1.0
Map of Holy Week in Jerusalem: Key Locations
IMAGE • maps

Mount of Olives , Gethsemane , Upper Room, House of Caiaphas, Antonia Fortress, and Golgotha .

Historical Biblical Cartographers • Geographicus / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
Seal of Isaiah the Prophet — Clay Bulla with 'Yesha'yahu Nvy'
IMAGE • archaeology

Clay sealing unearthed just south of the Temple Mount bearing the inscription 'Yesha'yahu [N]vy' ( Isaiah the Prophet).

Judean Royal Court Seals • The Israel Museum, Jerusalem CC-BY-SA 4.0
Four-Horned Altar of Beersheba — Dismantled Israelite Altar
IMAGE • archaeology

Hewn sandstone blocks of a sacrificial altar with corner horns dismantled during Hezekiah 's or Josiah 's religious reforms.

Israelite Stonecutters (8th Century BCE) • The Israel Museum, Jerusalem CC-BY-SA 4.0
Trumpeting Place Inscription — Temple Mount Ashlar
IMAGE • archaeology

Hebrew stone found at the foot of the Temple Mount inscribed 'To the place of trumpeting to declare the Sabbath'.

Herodian Stonemasons (1st Century CE) • The Israel Museum, Jerusalem CC-BY-SA 4.0
Map of the Babylonian Empire & Destruction of Jerusalem (586 BCE)
IMAGE • maps

Nebuchadnezzar's siege lines, destruction of the First Temple , and deportation of the exiles to Babylon .

Historical Biblical Cartographers • Geographicus / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
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VIDEO • overview

Overview of 2 Samuel highlighting David 's reign as king over Israel , God's eternal covenant promise of an enduring dynasty in chapter 7, followed by tragic domestic and national consequences of David 's sin.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
Gustave Doré — The Descent of the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21)
IMAGE • artwork

The holy city, the New Jerusalem , coming down out of heaven from God prepared as a bride adorned.

Gustave Doré / La Grande Bible de Tours • La Grande Bible de Tours (1866) Public Domain Mark 1.0
Map of Jerusalem & Temple Mount in the 1st Century CE
IMAGE • maps

Architectural map of Herodian Jerusalem showing the Antonia Fortress, Temple Courts, Royal Stoa, and City Walls.

Michael Avi-Yonah (Holyland Model of Jerusalem) • Israel Museum / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
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VIDEO • overview

Overview of Revelation 12 –22 depicting cosmic conflict between the dragon and the Lamb's followers, the fall of Babylon , final judgment, and the glorious New Jerusalem descending in new creation.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
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VIDEO • educational

Historical video footage recording the main entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem from the coastal plain and Mediterranean port of Joppa .

Lumière Brothers Historical Cinema (1897) • Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
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VIDEO • educational

Cinematic survey of the Old City of Jerusalem , showing the Temple Mount, Western Wall, Mount of Olives , and Kidron Valley .

Historical Cartography Society • Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0
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VIDEO • educational

Computer-generated 3D architectural visualization of the Second Temple complex in the 1st Century CE.

Jerusalem Historical Surveys • Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0
Garden of Gethsemane Ancient Olive Grove
IMAGE • geography

Centuries-old gnarled olive trees at the base of the Mount of Olives , site of the Agony in the Garden before Jesus 's arrest.

National Library of Wales • National Library of Wales Public Domain
Pool of Siloam Stepped Bath Excavations
IMAGE • geography

Monumental stone stepped pool at the southern extremity of the City of David where Jesus sent the man born blind to wash.

Israel PikiWiki project • Israel PikiWiki CC-BY 2.5
Hezekiah's Tunnel Water Conduit Through Mount Zion Bedrock
IMAGE • geography

8th-century BCE subterranean aqueduct carved 533 meters through limestone bedrock to redirect Gihon Spring water to the Pool of Siloam .

Wikimedia Commons contributor • Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 3.0
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VIDEO • overview

Overview of Lamentations exploring five Hebrew acrostic funeral poems grieving the catastrophic destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, anchored in Yahweh's daily-renewed steadfast love.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
Dung Gate
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Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E

KMZ:Dung Gate. Referenced in Neh 2:13 , Neh 3:13 , Neh 3:14 , Neh 12:31 .

Scripture Passages (24)

In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion .

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

For this Melchisedec, king of Salem , priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem , which is, King of peace;

And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem .

And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem , but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem , and in all Judaea, and in Samaria , and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet , which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.

And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem ; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem , be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

And Annas the high priest , and Caiaphas, and John , and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest , were gathered together at Jerusalem .

Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem ; and we cannot deny it.

There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem , bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem ; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria , except the apostles.

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John :

And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem , and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza , which is desert.

And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia , an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem .

Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem :

But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem , and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

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