Place · Bible dictionary

Jerusalem

The central city of biblical history—home to the temple, the place of Jesus’ death and resurrection, and a symbol of God’s dwelling with his people.

David made Jerusalem his capital and Solomon built the temple there. It became the heart of Israel’s worship, suffered destruction and exile, and was rebuilt.

Jesus taught, died, and rose near Jerusalem, and the church was born there at Pentecost. Revelation pictures a future ‘new Jerusalem’ where God dwells with his people.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Psalms 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.” Revelation 21:2 “I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”

Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.