Key Information
The First World Power of Bible Prophecy – Egypt
| Key Verses | Exodus 5:6-9; 1 Kings 14:25-28; 2 Kings 19:8-10 |
| Time | Before 1943 BCE to around 716 BCE |
Learning Point
- The nation of Egypt was the earliest empire mentioned in the Bible. It was a powerful and dominant empire in the north of Africa and into the Middle East.
- It held the nation of Israel captive for many years, before Jehovah released the Israelites using the ten plagues.
- Afterwards, different kinds, or pharaohs, continued to try and influence the nation of Israel, before eventually Assyria put an end to their dominance.
- Overview
- Battle of Carchemish
Media
Fun Facts
- During the reign of Akhenaton mention is made to cities in Canaan from before Israel entered the land. This is in harmony with the details in the book of Joshua.
- Later, Merneptah mentions that Israel was laid waste, and while an idle claim, it points to Israel already being in the land of Canaan, setting the date to after 1473 BCE.
- Another pharaoh, Shishak, was one who took from Jerusalem during the reign of Rehoboam.
- Finally, pharaoh Necho was intercepted by Josiah on his way to fight Babylon at the battle of Carchemish.
Past Lessons
| 9 | November 8, 2023 | (North America) |