Mystic Dead Sea Tour: Why Is the Dead Sea Called "Dead" - Full Video in Description
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In this video, we'll explore amazing facts about the Dead Sea, its history, future, and sites of interest. We'll look at epic events and prophecies from the Bible, tour the beaches, see the remains of Sodom and Gomorrah, hike to the cave where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, see majestic Masada, see the place where Jesus was baptized, Jericho, and much more.
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Sites of Interest:
Sodom & Gomorrah
Masada
Dead Sea Scrolls
Jericho
Baptismal Site of Jesus (Qsar al-Yahud)
Dead Sea Northern Beaches
Dead Sea Southern Beaches
Qumran
En Gedi
Ein Bokek
Lot's Wife
Sphinx
Pyramid
Zoar
Admah
Zeboiim
Judean Desert
Jordan River Inlet
Avnat (Kidron Valley Drainage from Jerusalem)
Dead Sea Sink Holes
Dead Sea Mineral Factories
Dead Sea Mud
The Dead Sea in the Bible
There are many mentions of the Dead Sea in the Bible, and it has long been associated with mysticism, wonderment, and religious significance.
1. It appears the area around the Dead Sea was lush and well-watered before God destroyed the area with fire and brimstone (Genesis 13:10).
2. It appears that after God destroyed the area, it changed to the state it is today, a dry, barren desert (Deuteronomy 29:23).
3. It is referenced often to describe the borders of Israel (Numbers 34:12).
4. It was a densely populated area during the time of Abraham before God destroyed the area (Genesis 14:1-3).
5. Sodom and Gomorrah, along with the other cities of the valley, were wicked, sinful people (Genesis 18:20–21).
6. God destroys Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:23–29).
7. The slopes of Mount Sodom are located in the southeast corner of the Dead Sea, and they feature salt formations that look like pillars – which are traditionally referred to as Lot’s wife.
8. The Bible talks about how this area
