'Desert of Judaea' originates in the Hebrew Bible, and it is mentioned in Judges [2] and Psalms. [3] It is sometimes known as יְשִׁימוֹן ‎ Yeshimon, meaning desert or wildland, or yet Wilderness of Judah or Wilderness of Judaea, among others. [4]

The Judean Wilderness runs from north of Jericho to the southern end of the Dead Sea. It lies on the western side of the Jordan Rift Valley. It’s about 60 miles (95 km.) long and about 13 miles (21 km.) wide. It receives less than 2 inches (50 mm.) of …

Because of its lack of water and good routes, the Judean wilderness has been (mostly) uninhabited throughout history. Consequently it was an ideal place for those seeking refuge from enemies or retreat from the world.

Sep 11, 2012 · Bleak, inhospitable, stark, and harsh—the Wilderness of Judea has sat virtually unchanged for thousands of years. It was the perfect place to escape. A Dry And Weary Land. In the wilderness wanderings under Moses, the Hebrews learned to trust God for water, because the places of their journey offered very, very little of it. Those four ...

Feb 14, 2025 · Also known as the Wilderness of Judah, the Judean Desert is only mentioned by name a few times in the Bible. However, it played an important role in several biblical and non-biblical events, including as a refuge for David, a place of temptation for Jesus, and the last stand of Jewish rebels against Rome.

The country bordering on the shores of the Dead Sea for some miles inland was known as the Wilderness of Judea (see JUDAH; JESHIMON) (Matthew 3:1), or "the wilderness" (Mark 1:4 Luke 3:2); here John the Baptist appeared as a preacher.

One of the most beautiful areas in Israel is the Judean Desert. Even though the word desert in English conjures up a sandy wasteland such as the Sahara and much of the Saudi Arabian peninsula, the Judean desert does not fit that description. The area is not devoid of animal, vegetable and human life. It