Ophel

The Ophel (Template:Lang-he) or Ophlas,^[1]^[2] meaning fortified hill or risen area, is the biblical name given to a certain part of a settlement or city that is elevated from its surroundings. In the Bible the Ophel refers to the elevation in two cities: the extended City of David (the oldest part of Jerusalem),^[3] and at Samaria,^[4] the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Israel.

External links

Bible Hub: Ophel. Excellent overview, only partially outdated.[1]
Jerusalem Archaeological Park. History of archaeological investigation 1838-2000. Does not include important new findings by Eilat Mazar.[2]
Jerusalem 101: Ophel. Location of the Ophel: plans, models, some photos.[3]

References

^ Lightfoot, John. 2007. From the Talmud and Hebraica, Vol. 1 (reprint). New York, New York: Cosimo. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-60206-406-5
^ Freedman, David Noel; editor. 2000. Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., p. 990. ISBN 0-8028-2400-5
^ Book of Chronicles Chapter 27:3, 33:14
^ Book of Kings II, Chapter 5:24

31°46′27″N 35°14′10″E / 31.77417°N 35.23611°E / 31.77417; 35.23611

http://www.askelm.com/temple/t130901.pdf

http://www.wrmea.org/wrmea-archives/371-washington-report-archives-2011-2015/august-2011/10647-misunderstandings-about-jerusalems-temple-mount.html

[1] Lightfoot, John. 2007. From the Talmud and Hebraica, Vol. 1 (reprint). New York, New York: Cosimo. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-60206-406-5

[2] Freedman, David Noel; editor. 2000. Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., p. 990. ISBN 0-8028-2400-5

[3] Book of Chronicles Chapter 27:3, 33:14

[4] Book of Kings II, Chapter 5:24

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