Ataroth
Village on the border of Ephraim.
Description[edit | edit source]
On the road from Galilee to Jerusalem through the interior and Samaria. Apparently in a sad valley.
Highlights[edit | edit source]
The apostolic group passes it on their way to Jerusalem during the second Passover. On a rainy morning, coming from Beroth, the apostolic group walks toward Jerusalem. Jesus draws Judas's attention:"'But look, there is a beautiful rainbow forming an arch from Ataroth to Ramah. We are already beyond Ataroth, we have passed the large sad valley [...]'"[1]Then he adds:
"We shall see the Holy City again after that hill, which is the place of the horrid lewd crime committed by the men of Gibeah."[1]This detail should be credited to the truthfulness of Maria Valtorta, because in the biblical episode of the crime of Gibeah[2] mentioned here, Ataroth is not cited.
Its name[edit | edit source]
Ataroth means "the crowns". Ataroth, Baal Tamar, city.
Where is it mentioned in the work?[edit | edit source]
GRM 195.
Learn more about this place[edit | edit source]
This town in the south of Ephraim, located 2.5/3 km northwest of Ramah (Judea), is mentioned only once in the Bible.[2]
Explore[edit | edit source]
31° 46’ 39’’ N / 35° 17’ 08’’ E / +745m
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