Ophel - Wikipedia Ophel (Hebrew: עֹפֶל, romanized: ʿōp̄el) [1][2] is the biblical term given to a certain part of a settlement or city that is elevated from its surroundings, and probably means fortified hill or risen area
Jerusalem’s Ophel Hill - Biblical Archaeology Society The Ophel Hill, located just south of the ancient Temple Mount in Jerusalem, is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Second Temple-period in Israel, with substantial architectural remains and rich assemblages of finds
Definition of Ophel in the Bible Ophel, along with Zion, is one of the two mounts within the city of Jebus that was conquered by King David After David took the city, he renamed it Jerusalem and made it his capital
Ophel - Jerusalem 101 - Generation Word Model of Jerusalem from around 1000 BC The Ophel is north of the city and south of Mount Moriah The Ophel is part of the Eastern Hill that sits between the City of David and the Temple Mount The word “ophel” means “swell or rise” and refers to a higher part of the landscape
Bible Map: Ophel (Jerusalem) The situation of the Ophel of Jerusalem is very definitely described It was clearly, from the references (Nehemiah 3:26, 27 2 Chronicles 27:3; 2 Chronicles 33:14), on the east hill South of the temple
Ophel - Jewish Virtual Library Ophel is a rocky protuberance north of the city of David in Jerusalem Its wall is mentioned in the time of Jotham (II Chron 27:3), Manasseh (II Chron 33:14), and Nehemiah (3:27); it formed part of the eastern fortifications of Jerusalem
Ophel and Hulda gates - BibleWalks 500+ sites The site was referred in the Bible as the “Ophel” (the high place) – meaning the upper city (acropolis) of ancient Jerusalem Parts of the Biblical walls and rooms were found in the archaeological excavations at the site
Topical Bible: Hill of Ophel The term "Ophel" is derived from a Hebrew word meaning "swell" or "mound," indicating its elevated position This area is situated between the City of David and the Temple Mount, making it a crucial part of Jerusalem's topography and history
What Is the Ophel? - ArmstrongInstitute. org In summary, the biblical use of the term ophel describes a geographically raised royal acropolis area—and not just for any city within the nation, but in particular the capital city of a given state—a plot that contained the administrative, royal and, in some cases, religious quarter of the city
Ophel - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway A projecting area primarily of the original SE hill of Jerusalem (q v , II, C), though Ophel may also designate a “tower” (KJV) or “hill” (ASV, RSV) at Samaria (2 Kings 5:24) or elsewhere