Also known as: Olivet, Mount Olivet
Modern name: Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel
The Mount of Olives is connected to both Jesus' prophetic teaching and His ascension. Zechariah prophesied that the Messiah will stand on this mountain at His return, splitting it in two.
A ridge east of Jerusalem where Jesus often retreated for prayer and teaching. He delivered the Olivet Discourse about the end times here, ascended to heaven from its summit, and tradition holds He will return to this mountain.
The Mount of Olives is connected to both Jesus' prophetic teaching and His ascension. Zechariah prophesied that the Messiah will stand on this mountain at His return, splitting it in two.
Latitude
31.7781°
Longitude
35.2453°
Known today as: Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel
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