Bezetha
LocationsGeographical Setting
Bezetha was an ancient neighborhood in Jerusalem situated north of the Temple Mount, enclosed by the city's third wall.
What is the meaning of Bezetha in the Bible?
Bezetha was a densely populated district of Jerusalem located north of the Temple Mount, situated outside the second wall but within the third wall constructed by Agrippa I. Josephus Flavius identifies this area as the 'New City' due to its recent development and expansion during the first century CE.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Bezetha clarifies the geographical layout of Jerusalem during the first century, providing context for the movements of Jesus and the early Christian community as described in the Gospels and Acts.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.