Category:Bethphage (subject)

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Bethphage was a village in Judea.

Overview

Bethphage was a small village in Judea on the way between Bethany and Jerusalem, on the Mount of Olives. According to the Synoptics, it was the place from which Jesus sent the disciples to find a donkey and a colt for his Thriumphal Entry into Jerusalem.

Bethphage in ancient sources

Gospel of Mark

Mark 11:1 -- Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples

Gospel of Matthew

Matthew 21:1 -- Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

Gospel of Luke

Luke 19:29 -- When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

Bethphage in scholarship

Bethphage in fiction

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