Sacred Mountains of the Bible

Site of Christ's Ascension and prophesied location of His Second Coming

Where Moses received the Ten Commandments and the Law from God

Where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac and where Solomon built the Temple

Where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal and fire fell from heaven

Traditional site of Christ's Transfiguration where He appeared in glory with Moses and Elijah

Site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection—the central event of human history and Christian faith

City of David, site of the Upper Room, symbol of God's eternal reign and the heavenly Jerusalem

Where Noah's Ark came to rest after the Great Flood, marking humanity's new beginning and God's covenant promise

Where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death, symbolizing faith's reward and the transition to Joshua's leadership

Where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, revealing the Beatitudes and the ethics of the Kingdom of God

Majestic snow-capped peak, possible location of Jesus' Transfiguration, source of Jordan River, symbol of God's majesty and refreshing grace

Mount of Blessing where Israel proclaimed blessings for obedience; sacred mountain of Samaritans; site of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman

Where Jesus fasted 40 days and defeated Satan's three temptations, demonstrating His obedience as the New Adam

Mountain of Curses opposite Mount Gerizim, site of Joshua's altar and covenant renewal ceremony

Where Elijah encountered God in the 'still small voice' after fleeing Jezebel, often identified with Mount Sinai