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The Lands of Scripture

4+ locations — explore where the biblical story unfolded, from the Garden of Eden to Rome.

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4 places in Canaan

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Canaan (near Bethel)Et-Tell / Khirbet el-Maqatir (debated), West Bank

The town near Bethel where Abraham pitched his tent — and where Israel later met defeat, then victory, under Joshua.

“The ruin, the heap”

Cave of Machpelah

Hebron, CanaanCave of the Patriarchs, Hebron

The cave Abraham bought at Hebron as a burial place — the tomb of the patriarchs and their wives.

“Double (cave)”

Mamre

Near Hebron, CanaanRamat el-Khalil, near Hebron

The grove of oaks by Hebron where Abraham camped, built an altar, and entertained the LORD.

Shechem

Canaan (hill country of Ephraim)Tell Balata / Nablus, West Bank

Abraham’s first stop in Canaan and a recurring covenant city through the patriarchs.

“Shoulder, ridge”