Judea
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Caesarea, the Roman capital of Judea, was where Annas desired charges be formulated against Jesus for Pilate. 184:3.17
The fall of Assyria and ascendancy of Egypt brought deliverance to Judah, as corrupt politicians were overthrown by the country folk under King Josiah. 97:9.23
Jewish consciousness originated in the southern clan of Judah while Israelitish consciousness began in the hill country of Ephraim. 97:9.2
Judah was enslaved by Egypt after Josiah's defeat in battle against Necho's army, with Baal worship and the Baalim politicians gaining control in Jerusalem. (97:9.17,24)
Judahites perpetually tarnished Ephraimites to establish Jewish superiority. 97:9.2
Judas Iscariot was the only apostle from Judea among Jesus' twelve. 138:2.9 139:12.1-2
Despite Jesus' explanation, Judeans remain less willing to believe the gospel preached by the seventy. 166:2.2
Pilate's deep-seated hatred of the Jews led to fatal blunders in governing Judea, allowing the Jews to easily manipulate him due to his fear and lack of moral courage. 185:1.2
David established the kingdom of Judah in Hebron, a non-Hebrew city with a diverse population of nomads devoted to the Hebrew idea of land ownership. (97:9.7,11)
Despite ups and downs, wars between Israel and Judah ultimately led to the downfall of both kingdoms. 97:9.18
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Boy king Manasseh 97:9.23 — 2 Ki 21:1-2; 2 Ch 33:1-3.
- Judas Iscariot chosen 139:12.1 — Mt 10:4; Mk 3:19; Lk 6:16.
- Attempted land trade 97:9.18 — 1 Ki 16:23-24.
Where it appears
Judea is linked in 50 paragraphs of the text; the first 40 are listed.