Village
Bethphage
Also called Bethsphage
Probable identification. The leading identification, though alternatives have been proposed.
- Ancient name
- Bethphage
- Modern location
- et-Tur, on the Mount of Olives · Jerusalem
- Location
- Probable identification
Editorial summary
Near Bethphage and the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples to bring the donkey he rode into Jerusalem.
What happened here
1The donkey and the colt
Near Bethphage at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples into the village ahead to bring a donkey and her colt for his entry into Jerusalem.
People here
1On these journeys
Scripture
Nearby in the atlas
Location certainty
Usually placed at et-Tur on the Mount of Olives; Abu Dis has also been suggested. Spelled “Bethsphage” in the World English Bible.
- Coordinates
- 31.7776° N, 35.2508° E