Wilderness of Judea

First named: Matthew 3:1

Wilderness Canaan Israel Gospels

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The rugged desert region near the Dead Sea where John the Baptist lived and preached, calling people to repentance and baptizing them in the Jordan (Matthew 3:1-6).

References: Matthew 3:1

People connected to Wilderness of Judea

John (M) — preached repentance and baptized here, preparing the way for Jesus
Matthew 3:1-6

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