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A mountain ridge east of Jerusalem

Mount Olives

Named in 14 verses across 7 books, first in 2 Samuel 15:30.

About Mount Olives Written by AI

The Mount of Olives is a mountain ridge located east of Jerusalem, separated from the city by the Kidron Valley. It is mentioned frequently in the Bible, especially in connection with the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus often visited the Mount of Olives (Luke 21:37; 22:39; Jhn.8.1), and it was the site of many significant events, including His triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matt. 21:1; Mrk.11.1; Luke 19:29, 37), His prophetic discourse about the destruction of Jerusalem and His second coming (Matt. 24:3; Mrk.13.3), His agonizing prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26:30; Mrk.14.26; Luke 22:39), and His ascension into heaven (Luke 24:50-51; Act.1.12). The Mount of Olives also held significance in the Old Testament. King David fled from Jerusalem via the Mount of Olives during Absalom's rebellion (2Sam. 15:30). The prophet Zechariah foretold that the Messiah would stand on the Mount of Olives when He comes to establish His kingdom on earth (Zech. 14:4).

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names it

  1. 2 Samuel 15:30

    But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went up. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. And all the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they went.

  2. Zechariah 14:4

    On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half the mountain moving to the north and half to the south.

  3. Matthew 21:1

    As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,

  4. Matthew 24:3

    While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”

  5. Matthew 26:30

    And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

  6. Mark 11:1

    As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples

  7. Mark 13:3

    While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,

  8. Mark 14:26

    And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

  9. Luke 19:29

    As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,

  10. Luke 19:37

    And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:

  11. Luke 21:37

    Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.

  12. Luke 22:39

    Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.

  13. John 8:1

    But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.

  14. Acts 1:12

    Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.