There can be little doubt that He spent the nights during Passion week in this village, and probably in the house of Lazarus. History. Luke 19:29 It happened, when he drew near to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples, beth'-fa-je, beth'-faj (from beth paghah; Bethphage, or Bethphage; in Aramaic "place of young figs"): Near the Mount of Olives and to the road from Jerusalem to Jericho; mentioned together with Bethany (Matthew 21:1 Mark 11:1 Luke 19:29). Just up the hill from the Catholic church is a GreekOrthodoxchurch whose courtyard offers a view and a place forreflection. #gallery-1 .gallery-item { A donkey will pretty much set its own pace and not usually the one you would like. Some would put the request of the Greeks to see Jesus, and His answer to them, (John xii. It is upon " a spur of Olivet, distant rather more than a mile from the city, situated between two deep valleys, on which there are tanks, foundations, and other indubitable evidences of the former existence of a village." The shortest route, 70 miles more or less as the crow flies, is through Samaria. The visit to the temple, and its purification, are put by Matthew (xxi. A private entry before the public one conflicts with the whole tenor of the narrative. The Pharisees, some of which journeyed from Jerusalem to Ephraim, search out for Jesus and try to tempt him a few last times. Blessed is He that Cometh in the name of the Lord !' The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem holds an annual representation of this event there. BETHPHAGE. On Nisan 9, 33C.E., when Jesus rode the colt of a donkey over the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem, he may well have done so from Bethphage, following the road to Jerusalem. Leaving Bethany, He sends to Bethphage for an ass Matt. The one poured out from the city, and, as they came through the gardens whose clusters of palm rose on the southeastern corner of Olivet, they cut down the long branches, as was their wont at the feast of Tabernacles, and moved upward toward Bethany with loud shouts of welcome. Jesus, as he is leaving Jericho, heals two more blind men (Matthew 20:29 - 34, Mark 10:46 - 52). When her owners demanded of them why they took the ass, they had only to say that the Lord had need of it, and the sight of Jesus, wTith the attendant crowds, would at once explain why^ He needed it. I suggest they are wrong. He visits the temple; but, after looking Mark xi. When he had looked around at everything, it being now evening, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. This was the usual road for horsemen and caravans; a steep footpath leads over the central peak, and a winding road over the northern shoulder, neither of which could He have taken. W. G. Masterman, "house of unripe figs," Bethphage, a village on the Mt. Strong's Greek G967: Bthphag "house of unripe figs," Bethphage, a village on the Mt. Copyright Aleteia SAS all rights reserved. } Greswell (iii. } Bethphage Map: 3146'39.4248"N, 03515'03.0168"E Jerusalem The village of Bethphage is remembered as the starting point of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the day that is commemorated as Palm Sunday. Bethphage (Ancient Greek: , romanized:Bthpag; Imperial Aramaic: , romanized:Bt Pagg, lit. The place occurs in several Talmudic passages where it may be inferred that it was near but outside Jerusalem; it was at the Sabbatical distance limit East of Jerusalem, and was surrounded by some kind of wall. } But, if so, He saw by plain marks that His Father's house was still made a house of merchandise. This is where the annual Palm Sunday walk into Jerusalem begins a tradition begun during Crusader times. His language seems to imply that a traveller coming from Jericho would come first to Bethphage, then to Bethany, and finally to Jerusalem. St. Luke makes it sound like Mary slipped out the front door, opened the gate, turned right, took a walk besidea park for a block or two and showed up on her cousinElizabeths doorstep; nothing more than a stroll. Distances from Jerusalem In Miles: Bethany: 2: Bethlehem: 6: Bethphage: 1: Caesarea: 57: Caesarea Philippi: 105: Capernaum: 85: Dead Sea: 6: Emmaus: 16: Jericho [800 . 174; Robinson, Meyer. Luke 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; Luke 21:37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. Jerusalem is located around 10198 KM away from Bethany so if you travel at the consistent speed of 50 KM per hour you can reach Bethany in 203.98 hours. Feminine of a presumed derivative from an obsolete primary; an olive. With a donkey, no question, it was a seven- to ten-day trip. All the Gospels portray ancient travel as undemanding. Donkeys arent fit for riding (again, yes, there are people who enjoy it over short distances; Im not one of them at any distance). A learner, disciple, pupil. spur of Olivet, a few hundred yards s. of the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. Mark 11:12 The next day, when they had come out from Bethany, he was hungry. St. Matthew (Matthew 21:1) mentions only Bethphage. The two streams met midway. .css-tadcwa:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Russell E. Saltzman - @media screen and (max-width: 767px){.css-1xovt06 .date-separator{display:none;}.css-1xovt06 .date-updated{display:block;width:100%;}}published on 01/24/17. The rich man, who decides not to give up his possessions, leaves quite sad. Mark 11:1 When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples. #gallery-1 img { (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. It is shown on Osborn's map of Jerusalem. But, although this triumphal entry excited general attention"all the city was moved," (Matt. Our Christian Life and MinistryMeeting Workbook2017, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition), Bethphage, the Mount of Olives, and Jerusalem. This is where Jesus sent the disciples to find a donkey and a colt and became thestarting pointofJesustriumphalentryintoJerusalem on Palm Sunday. She stayed about three months with her cousinand then, one might guess, walked back for a chat with Joseph. Distance from Nazareth to Judean Hill Country: 90 miles. As the group begins their seventeen mile (27.3 kilometers) journey to Bethany, near Jerusalem, the Lord gives the parable of the pounds (Luke 19:11 - 28). From Bethany streamed forth the crowds who had assembled there the previous night. 21:1;Mark11:1;Luke19:29.). Again the procession advanced. 78. Bethphage is mentioned in the New Testament as the place in ancient Israel from which Jesus sent his disciples to find a colt upon which he would ride into Jerusalem. And it came to pass, when he was come nigh. Probably Bethany is here meant as a district embracing a part of the mount, for He could not well, at this season of the year,, with out a tent, lodge in the open air. It was at the Bethany home of Simon the Leper that, in his last week, Jesus received anointing by a woman. to send out literally or figuratively. approach. The main focus of the church is the Stele of Bethphage, which is set apart by wrought iron railings. Matthew 21:1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples. This is much more probable than the suggestion that the modern Abu Dis is on the site of Bethphage.E. Matthew says, (xxi. His desire is to conduct a few last journeys before his crucifixion. Bethphage was a small village on the Mount of Olives near Bethany. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the . 29, that they were two distinct yet adjacent villages; but their relative positions to each other are not defined. On one wall a group of rabbis hold a scroll which contains the second part of the verse from (John 12:19). Jastrow, Jr., Morris and Levi, Gerson B., "Bethphage", "Holy Shrines outside Jerusalem", Jerusalem Patriarchate, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bethphage&oldid=1151060074, This page was last edited on 21 April 2023, at 16:50. Many would bring this visit of Jesus to the temple on the 10th Nisan into connection with the divine command to choose this day a lamb for the paschal sacrifice and supper, (Ex. After Jesus makes his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, he will spend his last week of life teaching in the city by day but leaving it to journey to Bethany for the night (Mark 11:11, Matthew 21:17, 26:6). Distance from Bethany to Jerusalem: 2 miles. Bethphage, the Mount of Olives, and Jerusalem This short video follows a path approaching Jerusalem from the east, from the village of modern-day et-Turthought to correspond to the Biblical Bethphageto one of the higher points on the Mount of Olives. Mary in her late teens, strong, healthy peasant stock; even pregnant and near delivery she could have managed walking it. 1-10. salem amidst the shouts of His disciples, and of the Luke xix. From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. " Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord.'' 11 it appears that it was late in the afternoon when He entered the temple ; and, as no events intermediate are mentioned, the entry into the temple seems to have been soon after the entry into the city. *, Axion Estin in Jerusalem Street Scenes Nov 1929 ***, The expulsion of Jews from Arab and Muslim countries *. Bethphage (in Greek) or Bethsphage (in other Christian sources) or Bet Pagi (in Hebrew and Aramaic) means "house of un-ripe figs'. Jewish tradition identifies Bet Pagi as on the Temple Mount. It was the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. The Crusaders had decorated the stone and inscribed upon it in Latin, descriptions of biblical events which occurred in the area of Jerusalem and Bethphage. W. G. Masterman, "house of affliction" or "house of dates," Bethany, the name of two cities in Palestine. And Ive ridden them. When he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany. Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord." And it came to pass, when he was come near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples. * Lichtenstein, Ellicott. Sensible people thatthey were, they walked. a So Wieseler, 435, note, s So Porter, (i. It contains a stone traditionally identified as the one which Jesus used to mount the donkey at the start of his procession into Jerusalem. It is not, therefore, necessary to suppose that the owners were His disciples ; much less that any previous arrangement had been made with them. The position of Bethphage, " house of figs," which is mentioned by the Synoptists in connection with Bethany, is much disputed. When donkey decides its had enough nonsense from you, it will simply stop, and theres an end to everything until it decides otherwise. Alexander supposes that Luke would suggest, that "a part of these nights was employed in prayer amidst the solitudes of Olivet." 21:1). When he had looked around at everything, it being now evening, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. But this very answer was peculiarly adapted to set the people of Judea against Him. Coral Beach Nature Reserve and Conservation Area *, Sea of Galilee, Hulah Valley, Golan Heights, Mt. What St. Luke calls hill country, other references callthe Judean mountains. It wasnt a walk in the park. [3][4][5] Bethphage is about 2 kilometres (1.2mi) from the modern village of al-Azariya. Some speculation puts it at seven days, or ten. Matthew (Matthew 21:1) says, "When they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage."St. Mark mentions the three places together, because Bethphage and Bethany, being near together, were also both of them close to Jerusalem. Half of the vast mass, turning round, preceded; the other half followed. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 52.). At this point the first view is caught of the southeastern corner of the city. From the fact, however, that Bethphage is first mentioned, the journey being from Jericho to Jerusalem, or from east to west, it is supposed that it was first reached, and therefore east of Bethany. the temple, and at night He went out and abode (lodged) in the mount that is called of Olives." There are 5 ways to get from Jerusalem to Church of Bethphage by bus or foot Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Colored in shades of brown, the wall frescos portray New Testament era people preparing for the procession. Bethphage Two disciples brought Jesus a colt on which He began His triumphal entry into Jerusalem ( Matt. Bethany means House of the poor. This short video follows a path approaching Jerusalem from the east, from the village of modern-day et-Turthought to correspond to the Biblical Bethphageto one of the higher points on the Mount of Olives. Toward. [6], Eusebius (Onom 58:13) located it on the Mount of Olives. All the city is greatly moved, and the Pharisees desire Him to rebuke His disciples. The distance between Jerusalem and Bethany on the Mount of Olives is about 2 miles/3.2km. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It was built beside the steep road that descends from the Mount of Olives eastwards towards the village of El . The road descends a slight declivity, and the glimpse of the city is again withdrawn behind the intervening ridge of Olivet. Jesus entry into Jerusalem: Matthew 21:1-11, Open: Apr-Sep 8am-noon, 2-5pm, Oct-Mar 8am-noon, 2-4.30pm, #gallery-1 { So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Bethlehem the town of David (Luke 2:4). Grove suggested that the place intended is BETH-NIMRAH (which see), the modern Tell nimrin, a singularly suitable place, but hard to fit in with John 1:28; compare John 2:1. Dr. Barclay thought that he had found its site on the rocky s.w. This stone, now called the Stele of Bethphage, was an integral part of the 12th century crusader chapel and now lies near the northern wall of the church. On the sides of the rock are medieval paintings, restored in 1950. He taught and answered the questions of Sadducee, Pharisee, and Scribe alike until finally, he had enough and made no further replies. Bethpage (lit. It is a miserably untidy and tumble-down village facing East on the Southeast slope of the Mount of Olives, upon the carriage road to Jericho. In 1950 the decorations on the stone were restored and five years later, in 1955 frescos were drawn on the walls and ceiling of the sanctuary. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; It is assumed by Eusebius of Caesarea (Onom 58:13) to be on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives and close to Bethany. Written in Latin around the windows are the words which the people said about Jesus during the procession into the city. 37 :) "And in the day-time He was teaching in the temple, and at night He went out and abode (lodged) in the mount that is called of Olives." Occurrences Luke 19:29 It happened, when he drew near to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples, Luke 21:37 Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet. The name in Hebrew means House of unripe figs recalling that in this area Jesus caused a fig tree with no fruit to wither (Matthew 21:18-22). Distance from Nazareth to Bethlehem: 80 miles. If you were to walk from the Old City of Jerusalem to Bethany as Jesus did, it would take about 40 minutes. Bethphage and Bethany the Mount Olives, He sent out two of His disciples, 30 saying, "Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Luke 24:52 75 :) " Bethphage lay upon the direct line of this route, but Bethany did not; so that one travelling from Jericho would come to Bethphage first, and would have to turn off from the road to go to Bethany."
