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Bible maps make the Bible clearer

The Casual English Bible® maps tell Bible stories in a captivating way that engages even people who have never read the Bible. Lavishly detailed maps only make the stories of Jesus and others more compelling and easier to picture and to understand.

These 3D-style maps of Bible lands are created from blended high resolution satellite images, matched to precise elevation data from international space agencies.

How to search for maps

—Type “Galilee” into the Casual English Bible’s map search engine, below. Instantly, you’ll see dozens of beautiful maps…many in 3D style. Each one tracks with a different Bible story. These aren’t generic maps with a hundred place names.
—Type “Samson” into the Bible map search engine. You’ll see the tiny village where he lived in the Judean foothills below Jerusalem.
—Type “Corinthians” and you’ll see a gallery full of maps associated with Paul’s letters of 1, 2 Corinthians, to the church in Corinth, Greece.

3D sense of the lay of the land

Get a feel for the lay of the land:

—Ararat Mountains, where Noah’s boat ran aground. The Bible doesn’t say it was Mount Ararat.
—Judean hills where Joshua and the Israelites found most of their battles for the Promised Land. They avoided the plains, where their enemies with armored chariots had the advantage over Israel’s foot soldiers.
—Jesus’ 20-mile climb from Jericho and the Jordan River Valley upward half a mile high, to the crest of the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem.
—One surprise for some readers is the Jesus Triangle, a plug of ground between three cities. It’s where Jesus spent most of his ministry time. A person can walk that entire triangle in a single day. Type “Jesus triangle” to see it.

Holy land map at time of Jesus

map of Israel at time of Jesus, with Tyre and Sidon

Holy land map at time of Jesus

Bible Book: Matthew Type: Maps Location: Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Damascus, Dead Sea, Decapolis, Gaza Strip, Israel, Jerusalem, Jordan River, Judea, Lebanon, Mount Hermon, Mount Tabor, Phoenicia, Samaria the city, Sea of Galilee, Sidon, Ten Cities, Tyre, West Bank Era: Jesus
Holy land map at time of Jesus: Judea, Samaria, Galilee, the Decapolis (Ten Towns).
Land of Jesus
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Bible Map Galilee

map of Galilee

Bible Map Galilee

Bible Book: Matthew Type: Maps Location: Bethsaida, Caesarea Philippi, Capernaum, Chorazin, Gergesa, Golan Heights, Israel, Jenin, Jesus Triangle, Jezreel Valley, Kursi, Lebanon, Magdala, Mount Hermon, Mount of Beatitudes, Mount Tabor, Nain, Phoenicia, Sepphoris Era: Jesus

Bible Map Galilee

Jesus grew up in Galilee. it's a green and beautiful land with soil so rich that first-century Jewish historian Josephus said a lazy person could make a good living farming there. He reported there were 204 villages in the area, according to Who's Who & Where's Where in the Bible, by Stephen M. Miller.
 The Casual English Bible describes Galilee as a hilly and fertile area with a good climate and a thriving agriculture. It's the main breadbasket provider of food for Israel and Palestinians today.

Jesus of Galilee

According to the Bible, Jesus spent most of his life and did most of his miracles in Galilee. He grew up in Nazareth, a small town nestled in the hills of Galilee, and easy to miss.
He later traveled throughout the region preaching and teaching.
Galilee is where he fed 5,000 just just a few fish and a little bread. This is he preached the Sermon on the Mount. It all took place in the countryside, far from crowded Jerusalem.

Home to many disciples

Galilee was also home to several of Jesus' disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John. They were fishermen, and their knowledge of the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding area proved useful in their travels with Jesus.

Land of conflict

This was a land of conflict, with various powers vying for control throughout the centuries. That's because Galilee was an important trade hub, connecting the Mediterranean world with the east.
After Rome crushed a Jewish revolt and then leveled the Jerusalem Temple, many Jewish scholars moved to Galilee. It became known as the place where scholars compiled their most sacred writings and Bible commentaries and debates about traditions, such as the Mishnah and Talmud.
 
Galilee
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Bible Map of Tyre

map of Holy Land in time of Jesus

Bible Map of Tyre

Bible Book: Matthew Type: Maps Location: Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Damascus, Dead Sea, Decapolis, Gaza Strip, Israel, Jerusalem, Jordan River, Judea, Lebanon, Mount Hermon, Mount Tabor, Phoenicia, Samaria the city, Sea of Galilee, Sidon, Ten Cities, Tyre, West Bank Era: Jesus
Bible Map of Tyre, and Sidon, where Jesus traveled during his ministries.
Jesus goes to Lebanon
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Map land ruled by Pilate

map of Herod's kingdom

Map land ruled by Pilate

Bible Book: 1 Timothy Type: Maps Location: Batanea Auranitis, Beirut, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Damascus, Galilee, Gaulanitis, Gaza Strip, Israel, Iturea, Jericho, Jerusalem, Joppa, Judea, Phoenicia, Samaria, Sidon, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Trachonitis, Tyre Era: Church, Letters
Map land ruled by Pilate. The Roman governor Pilate ruled Judea and Herod ruled Galilee in the north.
Land ruled by Pilate
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Map of Paul’s trip from Jerusalem to Cilicia

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Map of Paul’s trip from Jerusalem to Cilicia

Bible Book: Galatians Type: Maps Location: Batanea Auranitis, Beirut, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Damascus, Galilee, Gaulanitis, Israel, Jericho, Jerusalem, Joppa, Judea, Mediterranean, Phoenicia, Samaria, Sidon, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Trachonitis, Tyre Era: Church, Letters, Jesus
Paul’s trip from Jerusalem to Cilicia
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Tyre and Sidon map

map of Judea

Tyre and Sidon map

Bible Book: Luke Type: Maps Location: Beirut, Capernaum, Galilee, Israel, Jericho, Jerusalem, Joppa, Judea, Lebanon, Phoenicia, Samaria, Sidon, Tel Aviv, Tyre Era: Jesus

Map Tyre and Sidon map

Tyre and Sidon were important cities in ancient times. They were located on the eastern Mediterranean coast in what is now Lebanon. The area was known for its trading ports and was strategically located for both trade and defense. 

Old Testament Tyre traders

In the Old Testament, Tyre was the major city of the Phoenicians, one of the most powerful trading nations of ancient times. The city grew wealthy from trade , especially the export of purple dye made from local sea snails.

The city also played an important role in the construction of Solomon's Temple, providing the cedar wood and skilled craftsmen for the project. The prophet Ezekiel prophesied against Tyre's arrogance and pride, warning that it would eventually fall to invading armies.

Jewish Sidon 

Sidon was another important city of the Phoenician civilization. Like Tyre, it was known for its maritime trade and its skill in metalworking, glassmaking, and dye production. The city is mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the cities allotted to the tribe of Asher.

Jesus once visited the area and healed a man from Sidon who was possessed by demons.

New Testament nonbelievers

New Testament writers present Tyre and Sidon as examples of great sin and unbelief. Jesus criticizes the cities for failing to repent despite witnessing his miracles. Jesus healed a woman's daughter in the region of Tyre. The apostle Paul also visited the area, where he was welcomed by the local Christian community.

Towns today

Today, the two cities remain important cultural and economic centers in modern-day Lebanon. They are popular tourist destinations, known for their rich history and architectural beauty. Tyre and Sidon remain a hub connecting the eastern Mediterranean to the wider world through trade and commerce.

Written by Al Chat AI

Edited by Miller

"Jesus and his followers walked down to a level field where a large crowd of his followers had gathered. The crowd also included a lot of people from all over the region, from as far south as the territory of Judea and the city of Jerusalem, and as far north as the Mediterranean coastal cities of Tyre and Sidon."

Luke 6:17, Casual English Bible

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Crowds keep coming to see Jesus
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Map of Judea, ruled by Pilate AD 28

map of Herod kingdoms

Map of Judea, ruled by Pilate AD 28

Bible Book: Luke Type: Maps Location: Bethlehem, Caesarea, Damascus, Decapolis, Galilee, Gaulanitis, Gaza Strip, Israel, Iturea, Jericho, Jerusalem, Joppa Judea, Phoenicia, Samaria, Tiberias, Traconitis Era: Jesus

Map of Judea, ruled by Pilate AD 28

Israel's territory of Judea in Roman times was part of the larger Roman province of Judea. Romans established it after the Roman Empire had conquered the region in 63 BC.

The Roman governor rule the province included Judea proper, Samaria, and Idumea. Pontius Pilate was one of the governors. 

Governor Pilate

Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect (governor) of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius during the trial of Jesus Christ. He is known for his role in the crucifixion of Jesus, as depicted in the New Testament. Historians debate Pilate's actions during this event. Some say he was reluctant to carry out the execution and others paint him as a ruthless authority seeking to suppress dissent. Regardless of his true intentions, Pilate's name has become synonymous with the power and cruelty of the Roman Empire in Judea.

The Roman presence in Judea triggered a series of big events in the Bible. It was during the Roman occupation that Jesus was born in Bethlehem and eventually crucified in Jerusalem. In Judeo-Christian tradition, the Roman Empire is represented as the oppressive power that ruled the region and allowed the persecution of Jews by their neighbors.

Judea: King David's home

Judea was home to a number of key biblical figures, including King David and King Solomon. It was also the site of important biblical events such as the birth, ministry, and execution of Jesus Christ.

Jewish revolts

The Roman occupation of Judea was marked by numerous uprisings, some of which had religious motivations. Zealots, a group of Jewish rebels, believed in the imminent arrival of the Messiah. They saw the Roman presence as a desecration of Jewish land. This led to a number of rebellions against the Roman authorities during the first century AD, such as the Great Jewish Revolt from 66-73 AD. These uprisings ultimately ended in AD 70 with Roman crushing the revolt and destroying the Second Temple, a traumatic event in Jewish history. The Temple has never been rebuilt.

Written by AI Chat

Edited by Miller

For Pilate's story, Matthew 27, Casual English Bible

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Pilate ruled Judea AD 28
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Edom, Israel, Judah

Bible map of Edom, Israel, Judah

Edom, Israel, Judah

Bible Book: Obadiah Type: Maps Location: Ammon, Arad, Arnon River, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Beersheba, Bozrah, Caesarea, Capernaum, Damascus, Dan, Edom, Ekron, Gath, Gaza, Gilead, Hazor, Hebron, Israel, Jerusalem, Jezreel Valley, Joppa, Judah, King's Highway, Lachish, Megiddo, Moab, Mount Hermon, Mount Seir, Mt. Carmel, Negev, Petra, Phoenicia, Samaria, Shechem, Shiloh, Sidon, Tel Aviv, Timnah, Tyre, West Bank, Zered River, Zorah Era: Prophets, Jews exiled
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