Central Israel

1. Tel Arad – Fortress city from the time of the Kingdom of Judah; linked to biblical Arad.

1. Shechem / Nablus area – Jacob’s well, site of Joshua’s covenant renewal, first capital of Israel.

2. Shiloh – Ancient sanctuary before Jerusalem; Tabernacle of the Israelites stood here.

Jerusalem & Surroundings

1. City of David / Jerusalem – King David’s conquest and reign; Temple Mount (First Temple by Solomon).

2. Mount of Olives & Mount Zion (Jerusalem) – Biblical references for prophets’ proclamations.

3. Bethlehem – Old Testament significance: birthplace of King David.

4. Givaa - town of king soul

5. Nebi Samuel National Park

Southern Israel / Negev

1. Hebron / Cave of Machpelah – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, Rachel.

2. Beersheba – Abraham and Isaac’s wells; covenant site (Genesis 21–26).

3. Mount Sinai / Sinai Peninsula (if traveling outside Israel) – Moses received the Ten Commandments.

Dead Sea & Jordan Valley

1. Qumran – Dead Sea Scrolls; connects to Old Testament texts.

2. Ein Gedi – David hid here from Saul (1 Samuel 24).

3. Masada – Later period, not biblical, can skip if strictly Old Testament.