Topical Bible: Egypt: As a Power Was: Ambitious of Conquests

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Egypt, one of the most ancient and influential civilizations in biblical history, is frequently depicted in the Scriptures as a nation with a strong desire for expansion and dominance. This ambition for conquest is evident throughout various biblical narratives and historical accounts.

The ambition of Egypt for territorial expansion is first seen in the context of its interactions with the Israelites. In the book of Genesis, Egypt is portrayed as a powerful nation under the rule of Pharaoh, who held significant influence over the surrounding regions. The account of Joseph, who rose to power in Egypt, highlights the nation's strategic importance and its role as a dominant force in the ancient Near East (Genesis 41:41-44).

Egypt's military prowess and ambition are further illustrated in the book of Exodus. The Pharaoh's refusal to release the Israelites from bondage demonstrates not only a desire to maintain control over a significant labor force but also an unwillingness to relinquish power. The subsequent plagues and the eventual Exodus of the Israelites underscore Egypt's resistance to losing its grip on its subjects (Exodus 7-12).

Throughout the historical books, Egypt's ambition for conquest is evident in its interactions with other nations. In 1 Kings 3:1, Solomon's marriage alliance with Pharaoh's daughter signifies Egypt's influence and its strategic alliances to extend its power. Additionally, in 2 Kings 23:29, Pharaoh Neco's campaign against the Assyrians and his encounter with King Josiah of Judah at Megiddo reflect Egypt's continued military ambitions and its involvement in regional conflicts.

The prophets also speak of Egypt's ambitions and its eventual downfall due to its pride and reliance on military might. In Isaiah 31:1-3, the prophet warns against relying on Egypt for military aid, highlighting the nation's reputation for strength and its ambitions for power. Similarly, Ezekiel 29:3-6 prophesies against Pharaoh and Egypt, condemning their arrogance and predicting their defeat.

Egypt's ambition for conquest is further emphasized in the book of Jeremiah, where the prophet warns of Egypt's impending judgment. In Jeremiah 46:2, the defeat of Pharaoh Neco by Nebuchadnezzar at Carchemish is a testament to Egypt's military endeavors and its ultimate vulnerability despite its ambitions.

In summary, Egypt is consistently portrayed in the Bible as a nation with a strong desire for conquest and expansion. Its interactions with Israel and other nations reflect its ambitions and the eventual consequences of its reliance on military power and strategic alliances.

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Jeremiah 46:8
Egypt rises up like a flood, and his waters are moved like the rivers; and he said, I will go up, and will cover the earth; I will destroy the city and the inhabitants thereof.
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From Abraham to Egypt.
... find him petted and spoiled but ambitious and trustworthy ... promised great increase
in numbers and in political power. ... come and lead them out of Egypt and took ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter iv from abraham to.htm

The Inroads of Mahometanism
... their respective ways in extending the power of the ambitious adventurer. ... the first
of the four Caliphs who pushed the power of the ... Sidenote: Egypt,] Omar made ...
/.../blunt/a key to the knowledge of church history/chapter viii the inroads of.htm

The Church and the Heathen
... But the real mischief of Adalbert's ambitious schemes was apparent east of the Elbe. ...
for the Mongols to lose; but Kelaun secured the power in Egypt in time ...
/.../medley/the church and the empire/chapter xiv the church and.htm

Cambyses.
... he might be even then forming ambitious and treasonable ... regular transmission of the
imperial power from Cyrus ... Cambyses was a war with Egypt, which originated ...
//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/darius the great/chapter i cambyses.htm

The Reaction against Egypt
... lion marauding abroad by hidden paths,"* and Egypt enjoyed a ... the more anxious to
do all in his power to develop ... out what had been merely an ambitious dream of ...
/.../chapter iithe reaction against egypt.htm

The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal
... of national movement on the part of either Elam, Urartu, or Egypt. ... arbiter of all
their disputes, and, being secretly ambitious of sovereign power, he did ...
/.../chapter iithe power of assyria 2.htm

The Nile and Egypt
... peak: the Mediterranean, the "Very Green," interposed between it and Egypt, and
prevented ... Conquests carried into the heart of Africa forced the Egyptians to ...
/.../chapter i the nile and egypt.htm

The End of Cambyses.
... succeeded in obtaining full possession of Egypt, he formed ... Ethiopians were not grasping
and ambitious enough to ... he might suddenly lose his power, through his ...
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The Provinces.
... provinces."The governors."Their independence."Power of the ... The governors, when ambitious
and aspiring, sometimes ... and ally, the King of Egypt"for these ...
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A Nation's Struggle for a Home and Freedom.
... to intensify this hostility, for Egypt had depended ... The compelling power that finally
brought all the ... of their territory by the warlike, ambitious Philistines. ...
/.../kent/the making of a nation/study xii a nations struggle.htm