Bible journey maps

Journeys of Moses, Jesus and the apostles, with each stop and its King James verse. Routes are approximate. Open the interactive map.

Moses: The Exodus

Timeframe: c. 1446 BC (traditional; dating debated). Forty years in the wilderness. “And your children shall wander in the wilderness forty years, and bear your whoredoms, until your carcases be wasted in the wilderness.” Numbers 14:33 (KJV) “And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.” Deuteronomy 8:2 (KJV)

Traditional route. Many Exodus sites are uncertain; Mount Sinai has several proposed sites, and the traditional Jebel Musa is shown.

Rameses (possible location): “And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians.” Numbers 33:3 (KJV) · Read in context
Succoth (possible location): “And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth.” Numbers 33:5 (KJV) · Read in context
Red Sea crossing (possible location): “And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.” Exodus 14:21-22 (KJV) · Read in context
Marah (possible location): “And they departed from before Pi-hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah.” Numbers 33:8 (KJV) · Read in context
Elim (possible location): “And they removed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and threescore and ten palm trees; and they pitched there.” Numbers 33:9 (KJV) · Read in context
Wilderness of Sin (possible location): “And they removed from the Red sea, and encamped in the wilderness of Sin.” Numbers 33:11 (KJV) · Read in context
Rephidim (possible location): “And they removed from Alush, and encamped at Rephidim, where was no water for the people to drink.” Numbers 33:14 (KJV) · Read in context
Mount Sinai (traditional Jebel Musa): “And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses up to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.” Exodus 19:20 (KJV) · Read in context
Timeframe: In the third month after leaving Egypt. “In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai.” Exodus 19:1 (KJV)
Kadesh (possible location): “And they removed from Ezion-gaber, and pitched in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh.” Numbers 33:36 (KJV) · Read in context
Mount Hor (possible location): “And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month.” Numbers 33:38 (KJV) · Read in context
Plains of Moab: “And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.” Numbers 33:48 (KJV) · Read in context
Mount Nebo: “And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,” Deuteronomy 34:1 (KJV) · Read in context

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Jesus: Birth, Egypt and Nazareth

Timeframe: c. 6–4 BC (approx.)

Traditional route: Scripture names the places, not the roads taken.

Bethlehem: “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,” Matthew 2:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Egypt: “When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.” Matthew 2:14-15 (KJV) · Read in context
Nazareth: “And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.” Matthew 2:23 (KJV) · Read in context

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Jesus: Galilee ministry

Timeframe: Ministry c. AD 27–30 (approx.). Jesus was about thirty years of age when he began. “And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,” Luke 3:23 (KJV)

Traditional order: these Galilee stops are gathered from several Gospel accounts.

Cana: “And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.” John 2:1-2 (KJV) · Read in context
Capernaum: “After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.” John 2:12 (KJV) · Read in context
Nazareth: “And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.” Luke 4:16 (KJV) · Read in context
Capernaum: “And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.” Luke 4:31 (KJV) · Read in context
Nain: “And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.” Luke 7:11 (KJV) · Read in context
Bethsaida: “And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.” Luke 9:10 (KJV) · Read in context
Caesarea Philippi: “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” Matthew 16:13 (KJV) · Read in context

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Jesus: Journey to Jerusalem and the Passion

Timeframe: c. AD 30 or 33 (approx.)

Traditional order: these stops are gathered from several Gospel accounts.

Jericho: “And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.” Luke 19:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Bethany: “Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.” John 12:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Jerusalem: “And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.” Mark 11:11 (KJV) · Read in context
Gethsemane: “Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.” Matthew 26:36 (KJV) · Read in context
Golgotha: “And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:” John 19:17 (KJV) · Read in context
Bethany: “And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.” Luke 24:50-51 (KJV) · Read in context

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Paul's 1st missionary journey

Timeframe: c. AD 46–48 (approx.)

Antioch (Syria): “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.” Acts 13:1-3 (KJV) · Read in context
Seleucia: “So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.” Acts 13:4 (KJV) · Read in context
Salamis: “And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.” Acts 13:5 (KJV) · Read in context
Paphos: “And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:” Acts 13:6 (KJV) · Read in context
Perga: “Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.” Acts 13:13 (KJV) · Read in context
Antioch in Pisidia: “But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.” Acts 13:14 (KJV) · Read in context
Iconium: “But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.” Acts 13:51 (KJV) · Read in context
Lystra: “They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: And there they preached the gospel.” Acts 14:6-7 (KJV) · Read in context
Derbe: “Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.” Acts 14:20 (KJV) · Read in context
Lystra: “And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,” Acts 14:21 (KJV) · Read in context
Iconium: “And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,” Acts 14:21 (KJV) · Read in context
Antioch in Pisidia: “And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,” Acts 14:21 (KJV) · Read in context
Perga: “And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:” Acts 14:25 (KJV) · Read in context
Attalia: “And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:” Acts 14:25 (KJV) · Read in context
Antioch (Syria): “And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.” Acts 14:26 (KJV) · Read in context

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Paul's 2nd missionary journey

Timeframe: c. AD 49–52 (approx.)

Antioch (Syria): “Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.” Acts 15:35-36 (KJV) · Read in context
Derbe: “Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:” Acts 16:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Lystra: “Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:” Acts 16:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Troas: “And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.” Acts 16:8 (KJV) · Read in context
Samothracia: “Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;” Acts 16:11 (KJV) · Read in context
Neapolis: “Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;” Acts 16:11 (KJV) · Read in context
Philippi: “And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.” Acts 16:12 (KJV) · Read in context
Amphipolis: “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:” Acts 17:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Apollonia: “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:” Acts 17:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Thessalonica: “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:” Acts 17:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Berea: “And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.” Acts 17:10 (KJV) · Read in context
Athens: “And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.” Acts 17:15 (KJV) · Read in context
Corinth: “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;” Acts 18:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Timeframe: A year and six months. “And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.” Acts 18:11 (KJV)
Cenchrea: “And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.” Acts 18:18 (KJV) · Read in context
Ephesus: “And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.” Acts 18:19 (KJV) · Read in context
Caesarea: “And when he had landed at Cæsarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.” Acts 18:22 (KJV) · Read in context
Antioch (Syria): “And when he had landed at Cæsarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.” Acts 18:22 (KJV) · Read in context

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Paul's 3rd missionary journey

Timeframe: c. AD 53–57 (approx.)

Antioch (Syria): “And when he had landed at Cæsarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.” Acts 18:22-23 (KJV) · Read in context
Ephesus: “And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,” Acts 19:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Timeframe: Two years; Paul later speaks of three years. “And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.” Acts 19:10 (KJV) “Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.” Acts 20:31 (KJV)
Philippi: “And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.” Acts 20:6 (KJV) · Read in context
Troas: “And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.” Acts 20:6 (KJV) · Read in context
Assos: “And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.” Acts 20:13 (KJV) · Read in context
Mitylene: “And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.” Acts 20:14 (KJV) · Read in context
Chios: “And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.” Acts 20:15 (KJV) · Read in context
Samos: “And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.” Acts 20:15 (KJV) · Read in context
Trogyllium: “And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.” Acts 20:15 (KJV) · Read in context
Miletus: “And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.” Acts 20:15 (KJV) · Read in context
Coos: “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:” Acts 21:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Rhodes: “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:” Acts 21:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Patara: “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:” Acts 21:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Tyre: “Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.” Acts 21:3 (KJV) · Read in context
Ptolemais: “And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.” Acts 21:7 (KJV) · Read in context
Caesarea: “And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.” Acts 21:8 (KJV) · Read in context
Jerusalem: “And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.” Acts 21:17 (KJV) · Read in context

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Paul's voyage to Rome

Timeframe: c. AD 59–60 (approx.), followed by two years in Rome. “And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,” Acts 28:30 (KJV)

Melita and the other stops follow Acts 27-28; sea lanes are approximate.

Caesarea: “But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cæsarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.” Acts 25:4 (KJV) · Read in context
Sidon: “And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.” Acts 27:3 (KJV) · Read in context
Myra: “And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.” Acts 27:5 (KJV) · Read in context
Cnidus: “And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;” Acts 27:7 (KJV) · Read in context
Salmone: “And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;” Acts 27:7 (KJV) · Read in context
The fair havens: “And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.” Acts 27:8 (KJV) · Read in context
Clauda: “And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:” Acts 27:16 (KJV) · Read in context
Melita: “And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.” Acts 28:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Timeframe: Fourteen days in the storm; three months on the island. “And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.” Acts 27:33 (KJV) “And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.” Acts 28:11 (KJV)
Syracuse: “And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.” Acts 28:12 (KJV) · Read in context
Rhegium: “And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:” Acts 28:13 (KJV) · Read in context
Puteoli: “And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:” Acts 28:13 (KJV) · Read in context
Appii forum: “And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.” Acts 28:15 (KJV) · Read in context
The three taverns: “And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.” Acts 28:15 (KJV) · Read in context
Rome: “And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.” Acts 28:16 (KJV) · Read in context
Timeframe: Two whole years. “And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,” Acts 28:30 (KJV)

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Peter: Lydda, Joppa and Caesarea

Timeframe: Scripture gives no duration.

Lydda: “And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.” Acts 9:32 (KJV) · Read in context
Joppa: “And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.” Acts 9:38 (KJV) · Read in context
Caesarea: “And the morrow after they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.” Acts 10:24 (KJV) · Read in context

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Philip: Samaria to Caesarea

Timeframe: Scripture gives no duration.

Traditional route: Scripture names "the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza", not an exact point.

Samaria: “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.” Acts 8:5 (KJV) · Read in context
The way unto Gaza: “And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.” Acts 8:26 (KJV) · Read in context
Azotus: “But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cæsarea.” Acts 8:40 (KJV) · Read in context
Caesarea: “But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cæsarea.” Acts 8:40 (KJV) · Read in context

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Terrain: Tilezen/Mapzen terrain tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1 and others; contains Copernicus EU-DEM data). Coastlines and lakes: Natural Earth.

Key biblical sites

Dates are approximate; "traditional" marks dates or sites that rest on tradition, and some are debated. Open on the map.

Patriarchs

Ur of the Chaldees (c. 2000 BC (traditional)): Abram and his family set out from Ur toward Canaan. “And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son’s son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram’s wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.” Genesis 11:31 (KJV) · Read in context
Haran (c. 2000 BC (traditional)): Abram leaves Haran at the LORD's call. “So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.” Genesis 12:4 (KJV) · Read in context
Shechem (c. 2000 BC (traditional)): Abram's first stop in the land of Canaan. “And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.” Genesis 12:6 (KJV) · Read in context
Bethel (c. 1900 BC (traditional)): Jacob's dream of the ladder; he names the place Bethel. “And he called the name of that place Beth-el: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.” Genesis 28:19 (KJV) · Read in context
Hebron (c. 2000 BC (traditional)): Abraham buries Sarah in the cave of Machpelah. “And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan.” Genesis 23:19 (KJV) · Read in context
Beersheba (c. 2000 BC (traditional)): Abraham and Abimelech make a covenant by oath. “Wherefore he called that place Beer-sheba; because there they sware both of them.” Genesis 21:31 (KJV) · Read in context
Mount Moriah (c. 2000 BC (traditional)): Abraham is told to offer Isaac in the land of Moriah. “And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” Genesis 22:2 (KJV) · Read in context
Goshen (Egypt) (c. 1870 BC (traditional)): Israel settles in the land of Goshen in Egypt. “And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.” Genesis 47:27 (KJV) · Read in context

Exodus & Conquest

Mount Sinai (traditional Jebel Musa) (c. 1446 BC (traditional; dating debated)): The LORD gives the law to Moses on the mount. “And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses up to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.” Exodus 19:20 (KJV) · Read in context
Kadesh-barnea (possible location) (c. 1445 BC (traditional)): The twelve spies return with their report. “And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land.” Numbers 13:26 (KJV) · Read in context
Mount Nebo (c. 1406 BC (traditional)): Moses views the promised land before his death. “And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,” Deuteronomy 34:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Jericho (c. 1400 BC (traditional; dating debated)): The walls of Jericho fall. “So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.” Joshua 6:20 (KJV) · Read in context
Shiloh (c. 1400 BC (traditional)): Israel sets up the tabernacle at Shiloh. “And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.” Joshua 18:1 (KJV) · Read in context

Kings & Prophets

Jerusalem (City of David) (c. 1000 BC (approx.)): David takes the stronghold of Zion. “Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.” 2 Samuel 5:7 (KJV) · Read in context
Dan (c. 930 BC (approx.)): Jeroboam sets a golden calf in Dan. “And he set the one in Beth-el, and the other put he in Dan.” 1 Kings 12:29 (KJV) · Read in context
Megiddo (c. 950 BC (approx.)): Solomon builds up Megiddo. “And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.” 1 Kings 9:15 (KJV) · Read in context
Samaria (c. 880 BC (approx.)): Omri buys the hill and builds Samaria. “And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.” 1 Kings 16:24 (KJV) · Read in context
Mount Carmel (c. 860 BC (approx.)): Elijah gathers Israel and the prophets of Baal. “So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.” 1 Kings 18:20 (KJV) · Read in context
Nineveh (c. 760 BC (approx.)): Jonah preaches in the great city. “So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days’ journey.” Jonah 3:3 (KJV) · Read in context

Exile

Babylon (c. 605 BC (approx.)): Nebuchadnezzar besieges Jerusalem; Daniel is taken to Babylon. “In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.” Daniel 1:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Shushan (Susa) (c. 480 BC (approx.)): King Ahasuerus reigns in Shushan the palace. “That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,” Esther 1:2 (KJV) · Read in context

Life of Jesus

Bethlehem (c. 6–4 BC (approx.)): Joseph and Mary come to Bethlehem; Jesus is born. “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)” Luke 2:4 (KJV) · Read in context
Nazareth (c. 4 BC–AD 26 (approx.)): Jesus grows up in Nazareth. “And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.” Luke 2:39 (KJV) · Read in context
Jordan River (traditional baptism site) (c. AD 26–27 (approx.)): Jesus comes to John to be baptized. “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.” Matthew 3:13 (KJV) · Read in context
Cana (c. AD 27 (approx.)): Water turned to wine, the first of his miracles. “This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.” John 2:11 (KJV) · Read in context
Capernaum (c. AD 27–29 (approx.)): Jesus makes his home in Capernaum. “And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:” Matthew 4:13 (KJV) · Read in context
Sea of Galilee (c. AD 27 (approx.)): Jesus calls Peter and Andrew by the sea. “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.” Matthew 4:18 (KJV) · Read in context
Bethany (c. AD 30 (approx.)): Jesus raises Lazarus. “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.” John 11:43-44 (KJV) · Read in context
Golgotha (c. AD 30 or 33 (approx.)): The crucifixion of Jesus. “And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.” John 19:17-18 (KJV) · Read in context
Emmaus (possible location) (c. AD 30 or 33 (approx.)): Two disciples meet the risen Jesus on the road. “And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.” Luke 24:13 (KJV) · Read in context

Early Church

Jerusalem (Pentecost) (c. AD 30 or 33 (approx.)): The Holy Ghost comes at Pentecost. “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.” Acts 2:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Damascus (c. AD 34 (approx.)): Saul sees a light from heaven near Damascus. “And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:” Acts 9:3 (KJV) · Read in context
Caesarea (c. AD 37–40 (approx.)): Peter preaches to Cornelius. “There was a certain man in Cæsarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,” Acts 10:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Antioch (Syria) (c. AD 40s (approx.)): The disciples are first called Christians. “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Acts 11:26 (KJV) · Read in context
Philippi (c. AD 49–50 (approx.)): Paul preaches in Macedonia; Lydia believes. “And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.” Acts 16:12 (KJV) · Read in context
Athens (c. AD 50 (approx.)): Paul speaks on Mars' hill. “Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.” Acts 17:22 (KJV) · Read in context
Corinth (c. AD 50–52 (approx.)): Paul stays in Corinth a year and six months. “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;” Acts 18:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Rome (c. AD 60–62 (approx.)): Paul arrives in Rome under guard. “And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.” Acts 28:16 (KJV) · Read in context
Patmos (c. AD 95 (approx.)): John receives the Revelation on Patmos. “I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.” Revelation 1:9 (KJV) · Read in context
Ephesus (c. AD 95 (approx.)): First of the seven churches in Revelation; Paul also taught here. “Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;” Revelation 2:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Smyrna (c. AD 95 (approx.)): One of the seven churches of Revelation. “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;” Revelation 2:8 (KJV) · Read in context
Pergamos (c. AD 95 (approx.)): One of the seven churches of Revelation. “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;” Revelation 2:12 (KJV) · Read in context
Thyatira (c. AD 95 (approx.)): One of the seven churches of Revelation. “And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;” Revelation 2:18 (KJV) · Read in context
Sardis (c. AD 95 (approx.)): One of the seven churches of Revelation. “And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.” Revelation 3:1 (KJV) · Read in context
Philadelphia (c. AD 95 (approx.)): One of the seven churches of Revelation. “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;” Revelation 3:7 (KJV) · Read in context
Laodicea (c. AD 95 (approx.)): One of the seven churches of Revelation. “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;” Revelation 3:14 (KJV) · Read in context