Palestine
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In ancient Palestine, Aramaic, Hebrew, and Greek were the prevalent languages spoken by different social classes. 121:6.2
The climate of Palestine was diverse, ranging from frigid mountains to torrid valleys, with unexpected sandstorms like the one that caused Jesus's fall down the stone stairs. 123:4.5 124:1.9-10 163:5.2
Palestine stood as the crossroads of three continents, welcoming travelers and traders from Babylonia, Assyria, Egypt, Syria, Greece, Parthia, and Rome throughout history. 121:2.2
The central location of Palestine determined the missions of Melchizedek and Michael. 93:5.2
The northern kingdom of Ephraim vanished after a three-year siege and dispersion caused by a conspiracy between the king of Israel, Egypt, and Assyria, leading to the concentration of land and a monotheistic revolt in Jerusalem. 97:9.21
The Arabian Semites attempted to claim the Promised Land, described as flowing with milk and honey, but were repeatedly driven out by the more advanced northern Semites and Hittites. 96:2.2
Saharans emigrated to Palestine and Arabia, forming different tribes that spread to different regions. 80:2.2
Jesus chose to be born in Palestine for his mission. 134:0.1-2
During Jesus' time, Palestine enjoyed peace, prosperity, and extensive trade due to its control by the Romans. 121:1.9
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.
- End of kingdom 97:9.21 — 2 Ki 17:4-6.
- Remnant of Israel 97:9.21 — 2 Ch 34:9; Is 10:20; Jer 6:9; Ezk 11:13; Mic 2:12; Zep 3:13.
- Adding house to house 97:9.21 — Is 5:8.
- Revolt by boy king Joash 97:9.21 — 2 Ki 11:12,17-19; 2 Ch 23:11,16-20.
- Flow with milk and honey 96:2.2 — Ex 3:8,17.
Where it appears
Palestine is linked in 82 paragraphs of the text; the first 40 are listed.