Places in the Bible

Place names in the KJV range from wells and villages to kingdoms and wildernesses. This index gathers those locations so you can see where a name occurs, how often it is mentioned, and how it is described. There are currently 1,073 places in the Bible in this database. Use it alongside the people and nations lists when tracing journeys, borders, and the settings of biblical events.

Back to the KJV Bible Names database · 1,073 names

Almondiblathaim Place 2 verses
Almondiblathaim was a station where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey, located in the territory of Moab,…
Aloth Place 1 verses
Aloth was a region or district governed by Baana, one of Solomon's officials, mentioned in 1 Kings.
Alush Place 2 verses
Alush was one of the stations where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey, mentioned in Numbers.
Amad Place 1 verses
Amad was a town in the territory of Asher, mentioned in the list of cities in the Book…
Amam Place 1 verses
Amam was a town in the territory of Judah, located in the Negev, mentioned in the list of…
Amana Place 1 verses
Amana is a mountain mentioned in the Song of Solomon, likely part of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range.
Ammah Place 1 verses
Ammah was a hill near Gibeon where Joab's men fought against Abner's forces, mentioned in 2 Samuel.
Amminadib Place 1 verses
Amminadib is a name mentioned in the Song of Solomon, possibly referring to a chariot or swift runner.
Amphipolis Place 1 verses
Amphipolis was a city in Macedonia visited by Paul and Silas during their missionary journey, mentioned in Acts.
Anab Place 2 verses
Anab was a town in the hill country of Judah, inhabited by the Anakim, mentioned in the Book…
Anaharath Place 1 verses
Anaharath was a town in the territory of Issachar, mentioned in the list of cities in the Book…
Ananiah Place 2 verses
Ananiah was a town in the territory of Benjamin, mentioned in the list of returnees after the Babylonian…
Anathoth Place 16 verses
Anathoth was a town in the territory of Benjamin, known as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah, mentioned…
Anem Place 1 verses
Anem was a Levitical city in the territory of Issachar, mentioned in the list of cities in the…
Anim Place 1 verses
Anim was a town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned in the list of cities in the…
Antioch Place 18 verses
Antioch was a major city in ancient Syria, significant in early Christianity as the place where believers were…
Antipatris Place 1 verses
Antipatris was a city built by Herod the Great, located on the route from Jerusalem to Caesarea, mentioned…
Aphek Place 8 verses
Aphek was a city in the territory of the Philistines, known for battles between the Israelites and Philistines,…
Aphekah Place 1 verses
Aphekah was a town in the territory of Judah, mentioned in the list of cities in the Book…
Aphik Place 1 verses
Aphik was a town in the territory of Asher, mentioned in the list of cities in the Book…
Apollonia Place 1 verses
Apollonia was a city in Macedonia visited by Paul and Silas on their missionary journey, mentioned in the…
Appiiforum Place 1 verses
Appiiforum, also known as the Forum of Appius, was a market town on the Appian Way where Paul…
Ar Place 6 verses
Ar was a city in Moab, mentioned in the prophecies against Moab in the Book of Isaiah.
Arabah Place 1 verses
The Arabah is a desert region extending from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba, mentioned in…
Arabia Place 7 verses
Arabia is a large region in the Arabian Peninsula, mentioned in connection with Paul's time after his conversion,…
Ararat Place 2 verses
Ararat is a mountainous region in eastern Turkey, traditionally believed to be the resting place of Noah's Ark,…
Araunah Place 7 verses
Araunah was a Jebusite who owned the threshing floor that David purchased to build an altar, the site…
Arba Place 4 verses
Arba was the father of the Anakim giants and the namesake of the city of Hebron, originally called…
Archi Place 1 verses
Archi was a region near Bethel, marking the boundary of the tribe of Ephraim, mentioned in Joshua.
Argob Place 5 verses
Argob was a region in Bashan, known for its fortified cities, ruled by King Og, mentioned in Deuteronomy.
Aridai Place 1 verses
Aridai was one of the ten sons of Haman who were killed by the Jews during their defense…
Aridatha Place 1 verses
Aridatha was one of the ten sons of Haman who were killed by the Jews during their defense…
Ariel Place 4 verses
Ariel is a symbolic name for Jerusalem, meaning 'lion of God,' used in the prophecies of Isaiah.
Arimathaea Place 4 verses
Arimathaea was the hometown of Joseph of Arimathea, who provided the tomb for Jesus' burial, mentioned in the…
Arisai Place 1 verses
Arisai was one of the ten sons of Haman who were killed by the Jews during their defense…
Armageddon Place 1 verses
Armageddon is the prophesied location of the final battle between the forces of good and evil, mentioned in…
Armenia Place 2 verses
Armenia is a region mentioned in the Bible, historically known as the kingdom of Urartu, located in the…
Arnon Place 23 verses
The Arnon is a river that served as the boundary between Moab and the Amorites, mentioned in the…
Aroer Place 16 verses
Aroer was a city on the northern bank of the Arnon River, known for its strategic location, mentioned…
Arphad Place 2 verses
Arphad was a city in Syria, frequently mentioned in prophecies concerning its destruction, particularly in the Book of…