Map of En-Gedi
Map of Ein-gedi. Hidden oasis by the Dead Sea where David hid from King Saul who was trying to kill him.
David's hideout: En-Gedi
Uncle Abraham to the rescue
Uncle Abraham to the rescue
Judah after Jewish exile in Babylon
Judah after Jewish exile in Babylon
Israel after the Exile in what is now Iraq
The scenes in Malachi probably took place in the Persian province of Yehud, which is translated Judah or Judea. It was roughly a 40-mile-wide square plug of ground (60 km), in territory that became known as Palestine. The Jewish province included Jerusalem and beyond, into what are now central parts of Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories. Jerusalem is where Jews sacrificed animals to God. And this was a topic Malachi covered with emotion and blunt words.Map of En-Gedi
Map of En-Gedi
En-Gedi map
Most famous scene:
David and some of his men hide in one of the many caves. Saul picks that cave as the King’s Toilet. David sneaks up and cuts off part of Saul’s cloak. Later, David calls the king, shows him the clipping — proof he doesn’t want to hurt Saul. The king weeps. Before he leaves, humiliated, he confesses to David, “Your the better man here.” 1 Samuel 24:17En-Gedi desert oasis