A hill in Jerusalem where Solomon built the temple.
About Mount Moriah
Moriah is a name that appears twice in the Old Testament.
The first time is in the story of Abraham. God sent Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac in “the land of Moriah” (Genesis 22:2). In that place, God provided a ram to take Isaac’s place. The story also says that God “appeared” to Abraham there. Some people think the name “Moriah” may be linked to the Hebrew word ra’ah, which can mean “see,” “provide,” or “appear.” The ending -iah is short for the Lord’s name and is found in many Hebrew names.
Key References
Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (1)
“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”
2 Chronicles (1)
Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.