Historical Maps
The Lands of Scripture
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Geography shaped the biblical narrative. Explore the ancient Near East, the Exodus route, the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and the missionary journeys of Paul — each map set in its historical and archaeological context.
Key Locations
Ur of the Chaldeans — Birthplace of Abraham; a major Sumerian city-state on the Euphrates River (modern Iraq).
Haran — Abraham's family settled here after leaving Ur; a major trade city in upper Mesopotamia.
Canaan — The Promised Land; modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and western Jordan.
Egypt — The land of Joseph's captivity and Israel's 400-year sojourn; the Nile Delta region (Goshen).
Babylon — Capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire; site of Israel's exile under Nebuchadnezzar (586 BC).
Historical Context
The Fertile Crescent — the arc of arable land stretching from the Persian Gulf through Mesopotamia and down into Canaan and Egypt — was the birthplace of agriculture, writing, and the world's first cities. It was also the geographic context for the entire Old Testament narrative.
"The LORD had said to Abram, 'Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.'"
— Genesis 12:1
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Trace the Timeline of These Events
Every location on these maps corresponds to a moment in sacred history. Explore the full biblical timeline era by era, or study the key Scripture passages from each period.