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Jerusalem: Mount of Olives - Southwestern Slopes

Jerusalem: Mount of Olives - Southwestern Slopes

‎“And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city” (Ezekiel 11:23). The south-western slopes of the Mount of Olives were covered with graves in ancient times. The Jews believe that the Messiah will come down to Jerusalem from Mount Zion, and those who are buried there will be the first to be resurrected when he comes.

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