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Korazin
Korazin stood in the northwestern corner of the Galilee region, about three miles from the Sea. The nearby cities of Capernaum and Bethsaida joined Korazin as part of the "orthodox triangle," an area inhabited primarily by devout J...
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Judge Definition
A strong leader of the people of Israel before Israel had kings. God brought judges to power to save the people from their enemies.
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Judge's Platform Definition
The platform on which the ruler of the city sat. The presence of the ruler or king ready to pass judgment in the gate of the city is behind the prophet Amos' plea for "justice in the city gate."
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Kidron Valley Definition
Deep wadi forming the eastern border of Jerusalem between David's City and the Mount of Olives. The spring of Gihon and the garden of Gethsemane are in this valley.
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Kings Highway Definition
Major trade route east of the Jordan Valley. It was a more difficult road to travel than the Via Maris.
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Kippah Definition
Head covering worn by observant Jews out of respect to God; similar to a yarmulke.
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Korazin Definition
City just north of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus performed many miracles. Jesus condemned the city for its unbelief.
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Lachish Definition
Key city in the southern Shephelah. It was destroyed by the Assyrians during the reign of Hezekiah, and later by the Babylonians and Nebuchadnezzar.
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Lamb of God Definition
Jesus is called the Lamb of God. He was sacrificed like a lamb to take away the sins of God's people. (See Passover ).
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