Major Mountains of the Bible Mt. Ararat (in modern Turkey), where Noah’s ark came to rest (Gen. 8:4). Mt. Carmel, where Elijah was victorious over the prophets of Baal (1 Kin. 18:9–42). Mt. Ebal (opposite Mt. Gerizim), where Moses commanded that an altar be built after the Hebrews entered the Promised Land (Deut. 27:4). Mt. Gerizim where Jesus talked with the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:20). Mt. Gilboa, where King Saul and his sons were killed in a battle with the Philistines (1 Chr. 10:1,