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Jerusalem
The capital of Israel, Jerusalem is situated in the Judean Mountains between the northern edge of the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a holy city to the three major religions –Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The city has a population of 780,200 as of 2009.
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Salem is known to be a direct derivation from the Hebrew word for peace. It is commonly associated with Jerusalem, but a connection is not quite certain. So, if you want to consider it short for Jerusalem, there isn't an etymological issue currently.
Of course. Jerusalem had slaves until the Ottoman Empire banned slavery in the 19th century.
Is what is going on in Jerusalem part of the prophecy?
If you mean: "'I will make Jerusalem and Judah [the Jews] like a cup of poison to all the nearby nations that send their armies to surround Jerusalem. Jerusalem will be a heavy stone burdening the world. And though ALL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH unite in an attempt to move her, they will all be crushed.'" (Zech.12:2-3 LVB Living Bible)
Then, YES. That's what's happening.
What is the distance from Racine Wisconsin to Jerusalem Israel?
The distance from Racine, Wisconsin, to Jerusalem, Israel, is 6,164 air miles. That equals 9,919 kilometers or 5,356 nautical miles.
Who defends Jerusalem against the Saracens?
Jerusalem was historically defended against the Saracens by various forces, notably during the Crusades. The most famous defense was led by Christian leaders such as Godfrey of Bouillon and later Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. Local Christian militias, as well as European crusaders, played crucial roles in the city's defense against Muslim forces, which included prominent leaders like Saladin. The ongoing conflicts over Jerusalem reflect its significance to both Christian and Muslim faiths.
What group from England led by Richard I the Lionheart attempted to gain control of Jerusalem?
crusaders
Why is Jerusalem so significant to both sides?
its important to the Jews because its the capital of our beloved Israel and its important to the Arabs because its important to us
What is the scripture that tells Nehemiah rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem?
The book of Nehemiah tells the story of the rebuilding of the wall. Specifically Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6 talk about the rebuilding. In chapter 7:1 it begins with "Now it came to pass, when the wall was built..."
Where in the Qur'an does it say that Muhammad had ascended from the holy mountain in Jerusalem?
The verse in the Qur'an that Muslims are referring to when they discuss the Miraaj/Ascension is this one.
Q: 17:1: (Translation Sahih International): Exalted is He who took His Servant [Mohammed] by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al- Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing.
Islamic scholarship in the 9th century had come to the consensus that the "Masjid al-Aqsa" referred to the Temple Mount. There is no mention of "Haram ash-Sharif" (the Arabic term for the Temple Mount) or any form of "Jerusalem" in the Qur'an.
How many miles from Jerusalem to lavon and hours close to karmiel?
how many miles is lavon close to karmiel and how many hours
Why did people live outside city walls of Jerusalem?
Those who were poor could not afford to live within the city walls. It cost a lot of money to build new city walls, so if there were housing difficulties, the poor were pushed outside.
Why is Jerusalem a religious place?
Jerusalem was the city of prophets, of the holy Temple, and the dynasty of King David.
For the importance of Jerusalem for Judaism, see: Jerusalem in Judaism
The Kabba is a Giant Stone block in Mecca that all Muslims must pray to at least once in their lifetime.
How far is Shechem from Jerusalem?
31 miles or 51 kilometers as the crow flies. Shechem is the Hebrew name for the city called Nablus in English and Arabic.
How many times has Jerusalem been conquered?
Given the age of the city, it is almost impossible to know, but archaeologists claim that the city has been besieged 26 times and razed to the ground 13 times. It is likely that the city has been conquered somewhere between those two numbers in the pre-modern period. Add to that the amount of times it swapped hands since the 1800s (Ottoman to British to Jordanian to Israeli).
Are the people of Israel are white?
== == The racial mix in Israel is very similar to the USA. In fact the US Department of Health now allows drug trials in Israel due to the similar racial mix and the similar socio-economic level. Native Jews are, as we would think, "tan", except they never lose their "tan". Jews, Arabs, and Hindu Indians all have similar skin pigmentation, as they are some what darker than people of European descent, yet lighter than Africans, African-Americans, Australian Aborigines, and most South Pacific Polynesians.
