An informational overview of the Ophel, the ridge connecting the City of David to the Temple Mount.
Biblical Context
The Ophel appears in accounts of construction and restoration.
A Strategic and Sacred Slope
The Ophel served as the transitional zone between the royal city and the sacred precinct. It contained administrative buildings, fortifications, and storage facilities used by priests and officials.
Archaeological Evidence
Excavations reveal massive walls, gate complexes, royal seals, and storage jars. Structures from the time of Solomon and Hezekiah confirm the Ophel’s importance.
Bible Verses About The Ophel: The Ascending Ridge to the Temple
2 Chronicles 27:3 – Jotham builds on the Ophel.
Nehemiah 3:26 – Temple servants dwell there.
Nehemiah 11:21 – Levites in the Ophel.
Psalm 48:12 – Walk about Zion.
Isaiah 32:14 – Fortresses forsaken.
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