Explore Mount Moriah on the Map

Mount Moriah is where Abraham was called to sacrifice Isaac, demonstrating his faith in God who provided a ram as a substitute. Later, Solomon built the Temple on this same mountain, making it one of the most sacred sites in Judaism. The Dome of the Rock now stands on this location.

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AbrahamObeyed God's command to sacrifice Isaac here; named it 'The LORD Will Provide'

IsaacBound on the altar as a sacrifice before God provided a ram

DavidPurchased the site and built an altar to stop a plague

SolomonBuilt the first Temple on Mount Moriah