Luke 2

Atlas & timeline

Bethlehem
Identified with Bethlehem (dataset confidence 100%)
In this chapter: 2.4 2.11 2.15 · OpenBible.info
Galilee
Identified with Galilee (dataset confidence 100%)
In this chapter: 2.4 2.39 · OpenBible.info
Jerusalem
Identified with Jerusalem (dataset confidence 100%)
In this chapter: 2.22 2.25 2.38 2.41 2.42 2.43 2.45 · OpenBible.info
Nazareth
Identified with Nazareth (dataset confidence 100%)
In this chapter: 2.4 2.39 2.43 2.51 · OpenBible.info

Locations and dates are approximate. The Valley of Elah is widely accepted; camp positions, the route and the date are reconstructions and remain debated. Uncertain sites have a dashed outline.

Biblical timeline

United Kingdomc. 1,050 BC – 930 BC

Israel is ruled by Saul, then David, then Solomon. The duel at Elah falls early in Saul's reign, before David is crowned.

Saul · David · Solomon

1 Samuel 17 2 Samuel 7 1 Kings 8

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