Thematic Bible: Towns of


Thematic Bible



Then Herod, perceiving that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, as many as were two years old and under according to the time which he had diligently searched out of the wise men.

'And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Jewry, art not the least concerning the Princes of Judah: For out of thee shall come the captain, that shall govern my people Israel.'"

When Jesus was born at Bethlehem in Jewry in the time of Herod the king, Behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem,


And all that dwelt at Lydda and Sharon, saw him, and turned to the Lord.

And it chanced that as Peter walked throughout all quarters, he came to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

Because Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there - they sent unto him, desiring him that he would not be grieved to come unto them.


There was at Joppa a certain woman, which was a disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: the same was full of good works and alms deeds, which she did.

And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon named also Peter.

and told them all the matter, and sent them to Joppa.


When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea named Joseph, which same also was Jesus' disciple.

After that, Joseph of Arimathaea, which was a disciple of Jesus - but secretly for fear of the Jews - besought Pilate that he might take down the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave him license.


Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off;

Acertain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.


Jesus answered and said, "A certain man descended from Jerusalem into Jericho; And fell into the hands of thieves, which robbed him of his raiment and wounded him, and departed leaving him half dead.

And he entered in, and went through Jericho.


When they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethpage, unto mount Olivet, then sent Jesus two of his disciples,


And behold, two of them went that same day to a town, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs, called Emmaus:


Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews: but went his way thence unto a country nigh to a wilderness into a city called Ephraim, and there haunted with his disciples.


but Philip was found at Azotus. And he walked throughout the country preaching in their cities, till he came to Caesarea.