Biblical Geography & Historical Context

Biblical Map Explorer

Move between the present world and biblical history using historical maps, geographic layers, regions, dates, and journey routes.

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Old Testament Maps

Empires of the Biblical World

New Testament Maps

Specialized & Topical Maps

Apostolic Journeys

Layers

Present Day Basemap Modern Nations & Borders Modern Cities Biblical Cities & Places Territories, Kingdoms & Empires Journeys & Routes Terrain & Geography Scripture Events

Present Day World World

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Biblical cityEstablished or commonly identified site

Capital / major hubMajor political or ministry center

Archaeological siteMapped ancient site or ruins

Mountain / highlandNamed biblical mountain or ridge

Water featureSea, river, lake, or spring

Uncertain locationApproximate or disputed identification

Territory / kingdom / empireHistorical or schematic territorial boundary

Journey routeBiblical or apostolic travel path

Scripture eventEvent tied to a mapped biblical setting

Modern boundaryPresent day reference layer

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Jerusalem under Solomon

Explore Jerusalem as the city expanded northward during Solomon’s reign, including the traditional First Temple location, royal complex, and the older City of David ridge.

Places on this map

Solomon's Temple Temple Mount traditional location Royal Palace Complex Ophel / north of City of David study zone Gihon Spring

Regions & territories

Jerusalem under Solomon

Scripture scope

1 Kings 3-112 Chronicles 1-9