Matthew 27:8

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Therefore that field was called "The Field of Blood" to this day.

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Jerusalem in New Testament TimesA plan of ancient Jerusalem as it was in New Testament times, with its walls, temple and gates.

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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Jerusalem was the Judean capital where Judas returned the silver and the priests bought the “Field of Blood,” commemorating his betrayal. Cyrene in North Africa and Galilee in northern Israel belong to the surrounding passion narrative, identifying Simon of Cyrene and

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Matthew 27:8 mentions Cyrene, Galilee and Jerusalem.

Photo of Galilee — Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש

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