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[[@Bible:Genesis]]Genesis
The Four Rivers of Eden- Genesis 2:10-14
The Table of Nations- Genesis 10:1-32
Geographical Distribution of the Sons of Noah- Genesis 10:1-32
The three sons of Noah migrated to different areas. The Semites occupied the Tigris–Euphrates valley and most of Arabia; the Japhethites moved north, around the Black Sea, and even west to Spain; the Hamites went south into lower Asia Minor, coastal Syria and Palestine, and the Red Sea coast of Arabia, but principally into Africa.
Abram’s Journeys
1. Called by God to leave his native Ur, Abram moved to Haran, sacred to the same moon–god worshiped at Ur. (Genesis 11:31-32)
2. Thence at Terah’s death Abram moved to Canaan, in response to God’s call (Gen. 12:1–4).
3. Stopping first at Shechem and Bethel, Abram moved on to the Negeb, or south country. (Genesis 12:5-9)
4. Because of famine, Abram then visited Pharaoh in Egypt. (Genesis 12:10-20)
5. Later Abram returned with Lot to the district around Hebron. The distance traveled, from Ur to Egypt and back to Hebron, was some 1,500 miles. (Genesis 13:18)
Campaign of Chedorlaomer and the Kings of the East
1. Invaders approached along the King’s Highway, defeating the Rephaims, Zuzims, and Emims, (Genesis 14:5)
2. The Horites were driven back below Kadesh. (Genesis 14:6-7)
3. They then turned to attack the Amalekites and Amorites. (Genesis 14:7)
4. They defeated the five kings, returning with captives. (Genesis 14:8-12)
5. A refugee to Hebron warned Abram, (Genesis 14:13)
6. Abram pursued the invaders to Hobah, recovered all. (Genesis 14:14-16)
7. Abram returned via Salem and was blessed by Melchizedek, the priest of the most high God. (Genesis 14:18-24)
Abraham’s Wanderings in the Negeb
1. Leaving Mamre, Abraham followed the general course of the stream en–Nahar, which flows from near Hebron through Gerar, some 60 miles. (Genesis 20:1)
2. After pasturing in the desert toward Shur, Abraham had to move north in search of grass and water. (Genesis 20:1)
3. Abraham became friendly with Abimelech at Gerar and remained “many days.” Perhaps Isaac was born here and Hagar left with Ishmael to dwell in the wilderness of Beersheba, where the well was shown to her, and in the wilderness of Paran. (Genesis 20:2-18); (Genesis 21:1-13)
4. Finally Abraham moved to Beersheba, where he made a covenant of peace with Abinelech and with his descendants. (Genesis 21:27-34)
5. Hagar’s flight; home district of Hagar and Ishmael. (Genesis 21:14-21)
Abraham’s Journey to Mount Moriah- Genesis 22:1-18
Abraham lived at Beersheba, close to Abimelech. It is thought that he journeyed to Mt. Moriah by the route through the Shephelah rather than through the mountains of Judah, from which he had earlier withdrawn, for that road was easier to travel and bordered the plain of the Philistines, with whom he was friendly.
Eliezer’s Journey, Beersheba to Haran, to Obtain a Wife for Isaac- Genesis 24:1-67
1. For his 500–mile trip from Beersheba, Eliezer could have taken the Shur route (via Hebron, Jersalem, Jericho), connecting with the King’s Highway in Transjordan.
2. Eliezer could also have taken the route along the plain of Sharon to Megiddo, thence to Damascus.
3. The King’s Highway would have taken him across the Anti–Lebanons, down the Orontes to Hama (Hamath), on to Aleppo, east to the junction of the Balikh and Euphrates rivers, and northward to the home of Rebekah, in the neighborhood of Haran.
Jacob’s Wanderings in His Flight and Reconciliation with…
1. Starting from Beersheba via Bethel, Jacob probably crossed the Jordan, followed the King’s Highway to Damascus. Genesis 27:42-28:5
2. He continued northward to Hama (Hamath), Aleppo, and finally Haran. After 14 years, he moved three days’ journey from Laban. Genesis 27:42-28:5
3. Headed for home after 20 years, he was overtaken by Laban near Mahanaim. Genesis 32:1-21
4. Jacob had a vision near Mahanaim that prepared him for the ordeal at Peniel the night before he met Esau. Genesis 32:22-32
5. From Peniel Jacob went to Shechem, and Esau returned to Hebron. Genesis 33:16-20
Jacob’s Journey to Join Esau
1. After the perfidy of Simeon and Levi at Shechem, Jacob was forced to move. Proceeding southward, he erected an altar at Bethel. Genesis 35:1-15
2. Then, probably avoiding the hostile Jebusites at Jerusalem, Jacob came to Ephrath (later known as Bethlehem). Genesis 35:16-20
3. Jacob then continued his journey on to Hebron (some 50 miles south of Shechem), to which Esau and Isaac had earlier moved from Beersheba, while Jacob was in Haran. Genesis 35:27-29
The Great Empires During the Sojourn in Egypt
Route of Joseph and Kindred to Egypt- Genesis 46:5-8
A. The King’s Highway , leading from Palestine through Transjordan to Aqaba, thence across the desert road to Suez and Egypt.
B. The coastal route from Galilee, via Megiddo, the Plain of Sharon, and Philistia.
C. The Shur route via Hebron and Beersheba.
1. Jacob’s sons would have followed the Shur route to Egypt, via Hebron and Beersheba.
2. The capital of Egypt in Joseph’s time may have been at Ithtowe, during the Twelfth Dynasty (by the long chronology).
3. A second possible capital for Egypt during Joseph’s time was Avaris, during the Hyksos period (according to the 15th–century Exodus date). The journey from Hebron was long—200 to 300 miles.
[[@Bible:Exodus]]Exodus
The Exodus From Egypt
Though the general route of the Exodus is known, opinions differ as to certain details, the more important of these being: (1) the exact location of the crossing of the Red Sea, (2) the exact location of the encampment in the Sinai mountains, (3) the direction of the journey around the land of Edom. These differences of opinion exist partly because the locations of various places mentioned in the Bible are not now known, and, in the case of the Red Sea, because the sea is thought to have extended farther northward in the time of the Exodus than it does at the present time, probably including the Bitter Lakes and possibly Lake Tismah. For the crossing of the Red Sea, see Ex. 13:17–20; 14:2–23; for the location of the encampment at Mt. Sinai, see Ex. 3:1; 17:1, 7; 19:1, 2, for the journey around Edom, see Num. 20:22; 21:4, 10–13; 33:35–45.
1. After leaving Egypt, the Israelites first traveled to Mt. Sinai.- Exodus 13:17-22; 14:1-31; 15:1-27; 16:1-36; 17:1-16; 18:1-27; 19:1-3 ; Numbers 10:11-36; 11:1-35; 12:1-16 ; 33:1-15
2. God gave the Israelites His Law from Mt. Sinai and established a system of government for the young nation. Exodus 19:4-25; 20:1-17
3. After the disappointment at Kadesh, the Israelites rebelled against God’s command and attempted to advance into Canaan on their own, only to be defeated and forced to turn back. Numbers 14:39-45
4. Israel spent the next 40 years wandering in this general region. The exact route of their travel is unknown. Deuteronomy 2:14
5. When their years of wandering were at an end, the Israelites advanced along the eastern shore of the Dead Sea. Moses died on Mt. Nebo, just north of the Dead Sea on the highlands east of the Jordan River.
Numbers 20:1-29; 21:1-15; 33:37-45; Deuteronomy 2:1-18; 10:6-7
6. After defeating the kings east of Jordan, the Israelites subdued Canaan under Joshua’s leadership.
Numbers 21:16; 33:46-47; 21:17-32; Deuteronomy 2:19-37; Deuteronomy 3:1-11; Numbers 21:33-35; Numbers 22:1; 33:48-49; Joshua 3:1, 16-17; 4:19; 6:1-27; 8:3-35; 10:1-14
Egypt and Lands of the Exodus, Fifteenth Century B.C.
1. Upon their release, the Israelites departed from the Land of Goshen, miraculously crossed the Red Sea and arrived at Sinai. Exodus 13:17-22; 14:1-31; 15:1-27; 16:1-36; 17:1-16; 18:1-27; 19:1-3; Numbers 10:11-36; 11:1-35; 12:1-16 ; 33:1-15
2. Departing from Sinai, they followed a route northward to Kadesh–barnea which ended in the disastrous attempt to invade Canaan without God’s assistance. Numbers 10:11-36; 11:1-35; 12:1-16; 33:16-36; Deuteronomy 1:19-20; Numbers 14:39-45
3. The next 40 years were spent wandering in the wilderness, an area generally believed to have included Moses’ previous homeland of Midian. Deuteronomy 2:14
4. Under God’s direction, the Israelites successfully advanced into Canaan, first capturing the lands east of Jordan before invading into Palestine. Numbers 21:16; 33:46-47; 21:17-32; Deuteronomy 2:19-37; Deuteronomy 3:1-11; Numbers 21:33-35; Numbers 22:1; 33:48-49; Joshua 3:1, 16-17; 4:19; 6:1-27; 8:3-35; 10:1-14
[[@Bible:Joshua]]Joshua
Israel’s Campaign East of the Jordan
2. Israel crossed the Arnon into Amorite territory at Aroer. Deuteronomy 2:36; 3:12; 4:48
3. Proceeding on to Heshbon, Israel conquered Sihon, then turning north through Jazer, they came to Bashan. Numbers 21:16-33; 33:46-47; Deuteronomy 2:19-37
4. Israel defeated Og at Edrei and captured his towns. Numbers 21:33-35; Deuteronomy 3:1-11
5. Israel then returned to Shittim in the “plains of Moab” (recently Amorite territory, but formerly Moab’s; see commentary on Num. 21:13; 22:1, the last camp until they reached the Jordan (Joshua 3:1). Numbers 33:49
The Land of Canaan Before the Israelite Conquest- Joshua 5:1
Israel’s First Campaigns West of the Jordan
1. Central campaign: Joshua marched from Gilgal against Jericho, Ai, and Bethel. He then continued on to Mt. Ebal and promulgated the law before returning to Gilgal. Joshua 4:19-24; 5:1-15; 6:1-27; 7:1-26; 8:1-35; 9:1-6
2. Southern campaign: Joshua defended the Gibeonites against the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Lachish, Eglon, and Jarmuth. He pursued the Canaanites down the Valley of Aijalon to Azekah and Makkedah while the sun stood still and hail fell. Joshua 9:17-27; 10:1-15
3. He slew five kings at Makkedah and subdued other cities of the Shephelah and Negeb regions, including Gezer, Geder, Hormah, Addullam, and Arad (see Joshua 10:41; 12:10–16), before returning once again to Gilgal. Joshua 10:16-43
Israel’s Last Campaign West of the Jordan
1. Joshua proceeded northward (presumably through lands already conquered east of the Jordan), to meet the forces of Jabin near the Waters of Merom. Joshua 11:1-6
2. Combined Canaanite forces under Jabin of Hazor met at the Waters of Merom, at or near Lake Huleh.
3. In the ensuing battle, Joshua routed the enemy, pursuing them northwest to the coast. Joshua 11:7-9
4. On his return, Joshua destroyed Hazor and Kedesh, and in an extended campaign destroyed or subdued many other cities, including Jokneam, Aphek, Megiddo, Taanach, and others (see Joshua 12:10–23). The Israelites gained control of most of the mountain districts, and then assigned the territory (including much yet to be won) to the tribes. Joshua 11:10-18
[[@Bible:Judges]]Judges
Palestine in the days of the Judges, 1300 B.C.- Judges 1:1-36; Judges 2:20-23; 3:1-5
Palestine in the Days of the Judges- Judges 1:1-36; Judges 2:20-23; 3:1-5
Palestine During the Period of the Judges- Judges 1:1-36; Judges 2:20-23; 3:1-5
Servitude Under Cushan Judges 3:7-11
The oppressor was Cushan–rishathaim; deliverer, Othniel of Debir; no places are mentioned.Arrows show direction of invasion; the extent is not known.
Servitude Under Eglon Judges 3:12-30
Eglon, king of Moab, invaded at least Reuben and Benjamin.Ehud, a Benjamite, slew Eglon, raised a revolt in Ephraim, and cut off Moabite garrisons at Jordan fords.Arrows show direction of invasions; extent is not known.
Servitude Under Jabin Judges 4:1-22; 5:1-31; 1 Samuel 12:9, 11; Psalm 83:9
Jabin of Hazor oppressed northern Israel.Barak of Kedesh, summoned to Ephraim by Deborah, defeated the foe at the Kishon. Sisera, fleeing, was killed by Jael at Zaanaim. Arrows show direction of invasions; extent is not known.
Servitude Under Midian Judges 6:1-40; 7:1-25; 8:1-27
1. Midianites and allies plundered the land. Arrows show direction of invasions; extent is not known.
2. Gideon of Ophrah called the tribes of Manasseh, Naphtali, Asher, and Zebulon to battle at the Valley of Jezreel.
3. Together they pursued the foe down the Jordan River, calling the tribe of Ephraim to seize the fords, and pursued the kings eastward.
Servitude Under Ammon
1. Ammonites subdued the eastern tribes and later invaded Benjamin, Judah, and Ephraim. Arrows show direction of invasions; extent is not known. Judges 10:6-18
2. Jephthah, summoned from Tob to Mizpah in Gilead, defeated the Ammonites. Judges 11:1-40
3. Then attacked by Ephraimites, he routed them, inflicting heavy losses at fords of the Jordan. Judges 12:1-7
Samson Under Philistine Servitude
1. Samson of Zorah carried on his exploits against the Philistines at Ashkelon, Timnath, Lehi, and Gaza. Arrows show direction of invasions; extent is not known. Judges 14:19-20; 15:1-20; 16:1-3
2. Samson was eventually captured in the Valley of Sorek and died a prisoner in Gaza. Judges 16:4-31
[[@Bible:1 Samuel]]1 Samuel
Capture and Return of the Ark by the Philistines
1. The ark, taken from the tabernacle at Shiloh to Israel’s camp at Ebenezer, was captured by the Philistines, and taken, probably past Beth–horon and the Valley of Aijalon, to Ashdod. 1 Samuel 4:1-11; 5:1
2. The Philistines placed the ark in the temple of Dagon, only to find the idol repeatedly stricken, and a plague among the people. 1 Samuel 5:2-7
3. To escape the plague, the cities of the coast sent the ark to Gath. 1 Samuel 5:8
4. “The hand of the Lord was against the city” of Gath, and great destruction resulted. So the men of Gath sent the ark on to Ekron. 1 Samuel 5:9-10
5. “And it came to pass, as the ark of God came to Ekron, that the Ekronites cried out, saying, They have brought about the ark of the God of Israel to us, to slay us.” The ark was returned from Ekron to Israel. Placed on a new cart with votive offerings, it was drawn by milch kine to Beth–shemesh. 1 Samuel 5:10-12; 6:1-18
6. Because of a plauge brought on the Israelites there for their irreverence, it was moved to Kirjath–jearim, where it was kept in the house of Abinadab. 1 Samuel 6:19-21; 7:1-2
The Battle of Michmash
1. After loss of their garrison at Geba, the Philistines (P) camped at Michmash. 1 Samuel 13:3-5
2. Saul had gone to Gilgal to rally an army, but advanced with only 600 to Geba. 1 Samuel 13:4-16
3. Philistine raiders harried Israelites in three directions, but Saul held the area to the south. 1 Samuel 13:17-23
As Philistines and Hebrews (H) camped on opposite sides of the ravine at Michmash and Geba, respectively, Jonathan and his armorbearer crossed the wadi to the north side, before Michmash, and surprised the Philistines (P). 1 Samuel 14:1-23
Battle of David and Goliath
1. Philistine invaders and Israelite defenders were stalemated 40 days on opposite sides of a long ravine in the Valley of Elah. 1 Samuel 17:1-16