Inscriptions

Passages on this topic

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

On gravestones

• 2 Kings 23:17 Then the king asked, “What is this monument I see?” And the men of the city replied, “It is the tomb of the man of God who came from Judah and proclaimed these things that you have done to the altar of Bethel.”

Above Jesus at the crucifixion

• Matthew 27:37 Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
• Mark 15:26 And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
• Luke 23:38 Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
• John 19:19 Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.