Also known as: el-Azariyeh, House of Affliction
Modern name: Al-Eizariya, Palestinian Territories
Bethany was a place of deep friendship and faith for Jesus. The raising of Lazarus was the climactic sign that demonstrated Jesus' power over death and foreshadowed His own resurrection.
A village on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, about two miles from Jerusalem. It was the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead. Jesus was anointed with costly perfume here before His crucifixion.
Bethany was a place of deep friendship and faith for Jesus. The raising of Lazarus was the climactic sign that demonstrated Jesus' power over death and foreshadowed His own resurrection.
Latitude
31.7706°
Longitude
35.2592°
Known today as: Al-Eizariya, Palestinian Territories
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