Northern Cities and Their Pagan History

Well gang, while we're up north, I'll show you a couple of places referenced in Scripture: Caesarea Philippi and Tel Dan. Not to be confused with Caesarea by the Sea (which we visited previously), Caesarea Philippi took its name in honor of the Roman emperor, Caesar.  However, Herod's son, Philip, was governor of the region …

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Altar to False Gods at Tel Dan

Today, I'll share a bit about one of Israel's saddest days. After King Solomon, the land of Israel was divided into two kingdoms. Because the temple in Jerusalem was in the southern kingdom, it seemed like a good idea to build temples and altars in other places in the north. However, that did nothing but …

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Abraham’s Gate

When Abraham came to Canaan, this is the gate he entered. Notice, it is made of mud and straw, and is not wide enough for chariots. Compare that to the next picture. (This is at Tel Dan in northern Israel.)

Northern Boundary

Today, we head to the north...Cesarea Phillipi, Tel Dan, and the Golan Heights. Cesarean Phillipi, in Biblical times, was a very pagan place where many idols, gods, and shines existed and were worshipped. However, it was there that Jesus declared that He would build His house upon the rock. Tel Dan is a beautiful woody …

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