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John 11:1

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Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus from Bethany, of the village of Mary and her sister, Martha.

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The Holy Land in the Time of JesusThe Holy Land in the time of Jesus, showing Galilee, Samaria, Judea and the territories under Herod's rule.

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Bethany was a village near Jerusalem in Judea, home to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus; its proximity to the city makes Jesus’ return

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John 11:1 mentions Bethany, Ephraim, Jerusalem and Judea.

Bethany · Naheel Abu Ghaith نهيل أبو غيث
Jerusalem · Godot13
Judea · Davidbena

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