Topical Encyclopedia The Euphrates River, one of the most significant waterways in the ancient Near East, holds considerable importance in biblical history and geography. It is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures as a prominent landmark and boundary marker. The river originates in the mountains of modern-day Turkey and flows through Syria and Iraq, eventually joining the Tigris River before emptying into the Persian Gulf.In the context of biblical history, the Euphrates is often associated with the boundaries of ancient empires, particularly Assyria. Assyria, a dominant Mesopotamian empire, was known for its military prowess and expansive territory. The Euphrates served as a natural boundary for Assyria, marking the western edge of its influence and control. The Bible references the Euphrates in several passages, highlighting its role as a boundary. In Genesis 15:18 , God makes a covenant with Abram, promising him land "from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates." This promise underscores the significance of the Euphrates as a defining geographical marker in the land grant to Abram's descendants. Furthermore, the Euphrates is mentioned in the context of the Assyrian Empire's reach. In 2 Kings 23:29 , the narrative describes how Pharaoh Neco of Egypt went up to the Euphrates River to meet the king of Assyria. This passage illustrates the river's role as a strategic location for military and political encounters between powerful ancient kingdoms. The prophetic literature also alludes to the Euphrates as a boundary. In Isaiah 7:20 , the prophet speaks of the Lord using the king of Assyria as a tool of judgment, metaphorically shaving the land "from the Euphrates to the brook of Egypt." This imagery reinforces the river's significance as a limit of Assyrian influence and a point of divine intervention. Jeremiah 46:10 further emphasizes the Euphrates as a site of divine judgment, where the Lord of Hosts prepares a sacrifice in the land by the river. This passage reflects the river's symbolic role in the unfolding of God's plans and the execution of His justice. The Euphrates River, therefore, is not merely a geographical feature but a critical element in the biblical narrative, representing boundaries, divine promises, and the interplay of ancient empires. Its mention in Scripture serves as a reminder of the historical and theological significance attributed to this mighty river in the biblical worldview. Torrey's Topical Textbook 2 Kings 23:29In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 7:20 Library The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria Ancient Chaldaea The Rise of the Assyrian Empire Sennacherib (705-681 BC ) The Reaction against Egypt The Nations of the South-East Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ... The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt Syria at the Beginning of the Egyptian Conquest Resources What is the location of the Garden of Eden? | GotQuestions.orgWhere did Noah live? | GotQuestions.org Has Israel's territory ever encompassed the promise in Joshua 1:4? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Euphrates: A River in the Garden of Eden Euphrates: Casts the Scroll Containing the Prophecies Against Babylon Into Euphrates: On the Banks of, Jeremiah Symbolically Buries his Sash Euphrates: Pharaoh-Necho, King of Egypt, Made Conquest To Euphrates: Symbolical in the Symbolisms of the Apocalypse Euphrates: Symbolical: The Inundations of, of the Extension of the Empire of Assyria Euphrates: The Eastern Limit of the Kingdom of Israel The Euphrates: A Branch of the River of Eden The Euphrates: Assyria Bounded By The Euphrates: Babylon Situated On The Euphrates: Called: The Flood The Euphrates: Called: The Great River The Euphrates: Called: The River The Euphrates: Captivity of Judah Represented by the Marring of Jeremiah's The Euphrates: Egyptian Army Destroyed At The Euphrates: Extreme Eastern Boundary of the Promised Land The Euphrates: Frequented by the Captive Jews The Euphrates: Often Overflowed Its Banks The Euphrates: Prophecies Respecting Babylon Thrown Into, As a Sign The Euphrates: Shall be the Scene of Future Judgments The Euphrates: Waters of, Considered Wholesome Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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