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Chapter 9: Southern Israel - continued

Connect…

Today we will continue to move north and will arrive in Jerusalem. It is an amazing city, built on Mt.
Moriah, the exact place where Isaac was offered as a sacrifice. In fact, the temple, where daily sacrifices
were offered, probably was built close to the exact spot. Jesus was offered up as a Passover lamb on
Calvary, a few hundred feet away. And He will return to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, sitting
on a throne in the Temple close to the same spot as where Isaac was offered. It all comes together
when you see it. Today, let’s journey from the other cities south of Jerusalem….

Objectives…

1. The student should be able to identify what happened in each of the cities we study.

2. The student should be able to trace the history of Jerusalem from its first settlement to today.

3. The student should be able to identify why Jericho was such an important city during Christ’s day.

The Lesson ...

Southern Israel - continued

Lachish
It took two days for Joshua to take
control of this city which shows its
military strength (Josh. 10:31-32).
Under King Rehoboam, it became
one of the strongest fortresses of
Judah (2 Chr. 10:9). It was
assaulted and probably taken by
Sennacherib, king of Assyria. He
used this city as his base camp
when moving north to siege
Jerusalem. The town is on a hilly
ground, some parts higher than
others. The area is covered with
vines of grapes and fig trees and
palms. The Jews re-occupied
Lachish upon their return to Israel
from Babylon (Neh. 11:30)

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