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Bethany

What was Bethany?

Bethany, on the Mount of Olives’ eastern slope, was the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus — Jesus’ resting place near Jerusalem.

TodayAl-Eizariya (“place of Lazarus”), east of Jerusalem

DistanceAbout 2 miles from Jerusalem

EventsRaising of Lazarus; the anointing

Less than two miles from Jerusalem, Bethany was where Jesus loved to stay — at the home of the two sisters and their brother.

Here he wept at a tomb and called, “Lazarus, come out!” raising his friend after four days. Here Mary anointed his feet with costly perfume before the cross.

From near Bethany the risen Lord lifted his hands, blessed his disciples, and was carried up into heaven.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

John 11:1 “At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.” John 11:43 “After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”” Luke 24:50 “When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.”

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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.