Bethphage
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Jesus, on his way to Jerusalem, would have walked up this hill, a local woman explains, and turned right at the top toward Bethphage.
From Time Magazine Archive
The other disciples had at first wandered about in various directions, but then, having heard something concerning the awful prophecies which Jesus had made, they had nearly all retired to Bethphage.
From The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Emmerich, Anna Catherine
On this Mount there were several villages: Bethphage was on that side farthest from Jerusalem; and on the side nearest to the city, stood the village of Gethsemane.
From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary
Jesus led his Apostles to the spot where the tract of Bethany joined that of Bethphage.
From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary
After great consolation in prayer he desired to go to Bethphage.
From The Autobiography of St. Ignatius by O'Conor, J. F. X. (John Francis Xavier)
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