Jiphthahel
The eagle's nest.
Inhabitants or natives
The lepers Aser and the servant of Joel who became lepers following an attempted homicide against Abel of Bethlehem in Galilee.
Description
At the border of Phoenicia, the rugged massif of Jiphthahel dominates to the north, closing the horizon. But where the scree slopes of this mountain group begin, and overlook, almost vertically, the caravan route from Ptolemais to Sepphoris and Nazareth, there are many caves between the rock blocks jutting out from the mountain, suspended over the abysses, established to serve as roofs and bases for these dens. The town of Jiphthahel itself is an eagle's nest on the northern summit of a solitary peak. Surrounded to the south, west, and east by steep slopes, so that one would have to go all around the mountain if it were not for a very steep shortcut in the valley at the foot of the highest mountain.
The town is perched on a slope so steep that it gives the impression it will slide into the valley with its houses.
A pistachio forest is very close by.
Notable facts
In the cliffs of the southern part, Jesus finds refuge in a cave arranged by man's hand. There he lives a moving dialogue with his Father for the redemption of Judas[1].
Its name
Today Yodefaf. In Galilee, on the flank of Mount Har Azmon (548 m).
Where is it mentioned in the work?
EMV 315 EMV 317
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