Luke 19:37

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As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,

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Jesus’ approach to Jerusalem came from the east, through the Bethany-Bethphage area on the Mount of Olives; Jericho lay farther east on the road he had traveled. As he descended toward Jerusalem, the disciples praised God because his entry publicly signaled the promised King’s arrival.

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Luke 19:37 mentions Bethany, Bethphage, Jericho, Jerusalem and Mount of Olives.

Photo of Bethany — Bethany · Naheel Abu Ghaith نهيل أبو غيث

Photo of Jerusalem — Jerusalem · Godot13