In 2017, I visited Israel, Palestina and Jordan and will share here some of my pictures from Biblical places related to our Savior Jesus Christ and some other major Biblical characters and events.
Our last stop was Nazareth and today, we will visit Mount of Temptation located very close to Jericho. The picture below shows the mountain that is considered to be the place where our Lord Jesus was tempted by Satan. The picture is taken from Jericho old city.
Mount of Temptation
- location: right next to Jericho, about 25km north-east from Jerusalem
- importance: traditional place where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan for 40 days and won over all the temptations
- personal observations:
- very steep mountain
- old Jericho is completely buried in ground (it's simply underground city)
- beautiful small canyons in that area with monasteries built directly on the rocks
Old Testament
Moses entered the midst of the cloud as he went up to the mountain; and Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.
-- Exodus 24:18
New Testament
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.
-- Luke 4:1
Some more pictures around Mount of Temptation
View to Jericho from Mount of Temptation
Monastery of Temptation on the mountain wall
Path to St. Geroge monastery
Shepherd in Wadi Qelt
Monastery of st. Geroge
Elisha Spring Fountain on the border of Jericho old city
Excavated Jericho walls in old city
If you are interested about something related to this place, feel free to put your question as a comment. Meantime have a blessed day and see you on a next stop!
Oh wow, looks amazing. Looks like you enjoyed your visit. Thanks for the pictures.
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Yes, it was amazing time there.
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That is so wonderful! I have always wanted to visit Israel. Thank you for sharing about your visit and your different stops. I loved reading it and the pictures.
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It's never late to visit Israel. Early spring or autumn is the best unless you appreciate hot weather.
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I think springtime would be awesome. Thank you jimmco. :)
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Thanks for sharing! Upvote and follow - Christians must stick together in these crazy days!
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that looks amazing
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Thank you for sharing.
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