The more direct route involved a descent into the Valley of Megiddo and then an ascent of about 2,000 feet [600 m] up through Samaritan territory and on to Jerusalem.
Lühemat teed minnes tuli laskuda Megiddo orgu ja sellele järgnes umbes 600 - meetrine tõus läbi Samaaria territooriumi ning edasi Jeruusalemma.