Bethel

Geographical Setting

Biblical Region: Canaan · Modern Location: West Bank · Coordinates: 31.93, 35.24 · Location Precision: probable

Events at this Location

• Abraham returns to the Bethel area
• Abram camps near Bethel
• Jacob encounters God at Bethel
• Jacob departs Beersheba and dreams at Bethel
• Jeroboam erects golden calves at Bethel and Dan

Associated Journeys

• Abraham enters Canaan
• Abraham’s major movements
• Jacob’s journey to Paddan-Aram and return to Canaan
• The Disruption and Division of the Kingdom
• Elisha's Prophetic Ministry Circuit
• Samuel's Judge Circuit in Israel

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