The following maps can help you to better understand the scriptures. By knowing the geography of the lands discussed in the scriptures, you can better understand scriptural events.
- Physical Map of the Holy Land
- Israel’s Exodus from Egypt and Entry into Canaan
- The Division of the 12 Tribes
- The Empire of David and Solomon
- The Assyrian Empire
- The New Babylonian Empire (Nebuchadnezzar) and the Kingdom of Egypt
- The Persian Empire
- The Roman Empire
- The World of the Old Testament
- Canaan in Old Testament Times
- The Holy Land in New Testament Times
- Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus
- The Missionary Journeys of the Apostle Paul
- Holy Land Elevations in Bible Times
The alphabetical index of place-names can help you locate a particular place on the maps. Each entry includes the map number followed by the grid reference composed of a letter-number combination. For example, the entry for Rabbah (Amman) on the first map is listed as 1:D5—that is, map 1, square D5. You can locate specific squares on each map by referring to the coordinates on the top and side of that map. Alternative names of places are listed in parentheses; for example, Rabbah (Amman). A question mark following a name indicates that the location shown on the map is possible or probable but not yet certain.
Following is a key to understanding the different symbols and typefaces used on the maps. In addition, individual maps may contain keys with explanations of additional symbols pertaining to that particular map.
| ● | A red dot represents a city or town. A line may sometimes point from the dot to the name of the city or location. |
| ▲ | A small black triangle represents a mountain. |
| Dead Sea | This typeface is used for geographic places such as oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, mountains, wildernesses, valleys, deserts, and islands. |
| Jerusalem | This typeface is used for all cities and towns (and for the detailed locations on the Jerusalem city map). |
| Moab | This typeface is used for smaller political divisions such as regions, peoples, and tribes. |
| Judea | This typeface is used for larger political divisions such as nations, countries, and continents. |
