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CitySusa (Shushan) was one of the capitals of the Persian Empire. The events of the book of Esther took place here in the palace of King Xerxes. Nehemiah served as cupbearer to King Artaxerxes here before being sent to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. Daniel also had visions here.
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Esther before the king
Susa · EST 5:2
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Gideon's three hundredSpring of Harod · JDG 7:7
Israel crosses the JordanJordan River · JOS 3:17
Jacob wrestles with the angelPeniel · GEN 32:24
Jacob's ladderBethel · GEN 28:12
Jesus walks on the waterSea of Galilee · MAT 14:25
Joseph made governor of EgyptEgypt · GEN 41:41
Joseph sold by his brothersDothan · GEN 37:28
Korah's rebellionWilderness of Paran · NUM 16:32
Manna in the wildernessWilderness of Sin · EXO 16:14
Naaman healed in the JordanJordan River · 2KI 5:14
Nehemiah rebuilds the wallsJerusalem · NEH 6:15
Nineveh repentsNineveh · JON 3:5
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TaberahTaberah was a location in the wilderness where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The name means 'burning' and commemorates God's judgment when fire from the Lord consumed the outskirts of the camp due to the people's complaints and murmuring against Him.
TarshishTarshish was a distant port city, possibly in Spain or another western Mediterranean location. Jonah tried to flee to Tarshish to escape God's call to go to Nineveh. It was known for its ships and trade in precious metals. King Solomon had a fleet of ships of Tarshish.
TarsusTarsus was a major city in Cilicia (modern Turkey) and the birthplace of the apostle Paul. As a Roman citizen from Tarsus, Paul had privileges that aided his ministry. It was a renowned center of learning and philosophy in the ancient world.- The sea crossingThe point in the northern Gulf of Suez where Israel passed through the sea on dry ground, the waters a wall on their right hand and on their left, and where the pursuing chariots were swallowed at dawn. The exact place is debated; every proposal lies at the northern end of the gulf.
The TabernacleThe Tabernacle was the portable sanctuary that Israel built according to God's instructions at Mount Sinai. It served as God's dwelling place among His people during the wilderness wanderings and early settlement in Canaan. It contained the Ark of the Covenant, the altar, and the holy place.
The TempleThe Temple in Jerusalem was the permanent house of worship built by Solomon on Mount Moriah. Destroyed by Babylon, it was rebuilt by Zerubbabel and later greatly expanded by Herod. Jesus taught in the Temple courts, cleared it of merchants, and predicted its destruction, which occurred in 70 AD.
The WildernessThe wilderness refers to the desert regions of Sinai and Judea. Israel wandered here for 40 years after the Exodus. John the Baptist preached in the wilderness of Judea, and Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness for 40 days. It represents testing, preparation, and encounter with God.
ThessalonicaThessalonica was a major city in Macedonia where Paul established a church during his second missionary journey. Though forced to leave after only three weeks due to persecution, the church flourished. Paul wrote two letters to the Thessalonians, addressing concerns about Christ's return and encouraging them in their faith and conduct.
ThyatiraThyatira was an ancient city in Asia Minor (modern Akhisar, Turkey) and one of the Seven Churches addressed in Revelation. Known for its trade guilds and production of purple dye, it was the home of Lydia, the seller of purple goods who became Paul's first European convert. Christ's letter to this church commended their love and service but warned against tolerating the false prophetess Jezebel.
Tigris RiverThe Tigris River (called Hiddekel in Hebrew) was one of the four rivers flowing from the Garden of Eden. It flows through modern Iraq, east of the Euphrates. Daniel received one of his visions while standing on the bank of the Tigris River during the Persian period.
TimnahTimnah was a Philistine town where Samson went to take a wife. On the way there he killed a lion, and later found honey in its carcass, which became the basis for his famous riddle. His wedding feast there led to conflict with the Philistines.
TishbeTishbe was a town in Gilead, east of the Jordan River, and the hometown of the prophet Elijah. The designation "Elijah the Tishbite" identified him throughout his ministry. From this remote, rugged location in the highlands of Gilead, God raised up one of the greatest prophets in Israel's history. Elijah's hardy Gileadite background may have shaped his bold, uncompromising character that enabled him to stand fearlessly against King Ahab and the prophets of Baal.