Bethany

Facts

The town of Bethany was located at the base of the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, which was less than 2 miles east of Jerusalem.

Bethany was near the road that ran between Jerusalem and Jericho.
Jesus' close friends Lazarus, Martha, and Mary lived in Bethany.
On many occasions, Jesus stayed overnight in Bethany.
Bethany is especially known as the place where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.