Our previous post was on Rosh HaNiqra, biblical Misrephoth Maim, which is only mentioned twice in scripture, Joshua 11:8; 13:6 (context: Israel’s Conquest of Canaan). It is always helpful to see a site’s location on a map.
Misrephoth Maim, or Rosh HaNiqra. Map by BibleAtlas.org.
Notice on the map the term Ladder of Tyre which is a reference to this portion of the coastal area south of Tyre. Rosh HaNiqra means “head of the ladder.”
I was impressed with the area’s natural beauty, including the white chalk cliffs.
Rosh HaNiqra. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
There is a good view of Israel’s northern coast looking southward from this location.
Israel's coast looking south from Rosh HaNiqra. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
In yesterday’s post I shared a view from the cable car. While at Rosh HaNiqra in Sept., I asked one of the workers if I could take her photo.
Worker at cable car at Rosh HaNiqra. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
I find it interesting and helpful to not only become familiar with the more well-known biblical sites, but also those Bible places mentioned fewer times, even just once. If it’s part of the biblical record, I have an interest in it!
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