Maps & Geography: Biblical
Biblical Geography

1949 Map of Israel with Boundaries Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/israel_1949.html

Ancient City Search This searches cities of the ancient world and brings up a description about each city. Right now only NT Israel is searchable. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/glossary/search.cfm

Ancient City Search This searches cities of the ancient world and brings up a description about each city. Right now only NT Israel is searchable. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/glossary/search.cfm

Ancient Territory of Palestine Printable Map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_territory.html

Assyrian Expansion Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/assyrian_expansion.html

Canaanite Nations Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/canaanite_nations.html

Egypt in Bible Times Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/egypt_biblical.html

Galilee and Northern Palestine Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/galilee_north_palestine.html

Helpful Maps A growing database of maps for study and teaching from Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/helpful_maps.html

Israel`s Coastal Plain (Northern) Map Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_coastal_plain_north.html

Israel`s Coastal Plain (Southern) Map Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_coastal_plain_south.html

Jerusalem Map Nice black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_jerusalem.html

Jerusalem Fashioned For A King Long before the threshing floor of Araunah was ever purchased by David or the Temple of Solomon had ever become a twinkle in Solomon`s eye, Jerusalem had long been strategically set apart in the providence of an Almighty God as the city of the great King. Not until the foundations of the great Temple of Solomon were being laid was there even the slightest glimpse of the wealth of resources available below the ground level of the magnificent city of Jerusalem.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/strategic_jerusalem.html

Jerusalem in New Testament Times Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/jerusalem.html

Jerusalem in New Testament Times (Cross Section) Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/jerusalem_modern_cross_sect.html

Judea and Southern Palestine Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/southern_palestine_judea.html

Lower Galilee Map Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_lower_galilee.html

Map of Achaia Color printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_achaia.html

Map of Adriatic Sea Color printable map of ancient times. Paul journeyed on this sea on his way to Rome and was shipwrecked on the island of Malta (Acts 27:27). Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_adriatic_sea.html

Map of Ancient Aram Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_ancient_aram_damascus.html

Map of Ancient Nubia Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_nubia.html

Map of Asia in Roman Times Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/asia_minor.html

Map of Canaan - Twelve Tribe Portions Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_canaan_tribal_portions.html

Map of Israel with Boundaries (1949) Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/israel_1949.html

Map of Israel with Boundaries (1949) Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/israel_1949.html

Map of Judah and Israel During the Period of the Kings Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/israel_judah_kings.html

Map of Palestine and her Neighbors (2000 B.C.) Map of Israel and her neighbors at the time of the Amorite invasion (2000 B.C.). Right around the turn of the second millennium B.C. the Amorites came and swallowed up every kingdom and city in the Middle East that they attacked. They built new cities on the mounds of the destroyed kingdoms which later became the Canaanite cities of the Bible. They spoke a west-Semitic dialect and were called the Amurru (people of the west) by the Akkadian peoples of Mesopotamia. The story of Sinuhe describes the land of Canaan almost identical to the Promised Land of the Bible.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_palestine_and_her_neighbors_2000_bc.html

Map of Palestine and her Neighbors (2000 B.C.) at the time of the Amorite invasion. Right around the turn of the second millennium B.C. the Amorites came and swallowed up every kingdom and city in the Middle East that they attacked. They built new cities on the mounds of the destroyed kingdoms which later became the Canaanite cities of the Bible. They spoke a west-Semitic dialect and were called the Amurru (people of the west) by the Akkadian peoples of Mesopotamia. The story of Sinuhe describes the land of Canaan almost identical to the Promised Land of the Bible. [Bible History Online]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_palestine_and_her_neighbors_2000_bc.html

Map of Palestine in New Testament Times Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/palestine_nt_times.html

Map of Paul's First Missionary Journey (48 A.D.) Around 48 AD, in the springtime, Paul and his companions Barnabas and Mark were sent on a mission from the church in Antioch. This would be the first of Paul's Missionary Journey's. They had been gone for a year and a half planting churches and appointing elders. They had traveled approximately 1,250 miles. When they returned they reported to the church all that had happened. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_pauls_first_missionary_journey.html

Map of Paul's Missionary Journeys Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/pauls_journeys.html

Map of Pharaonic Egypt Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_pharaonic_egypt.html

Map of Phoenicia in Biblical Times Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/phoenicia.html

Map of Samaria and Central Palestine Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/samaria_central_palestine.html

Map of the 7 Churches of Revelation (Asia Minor) Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/7_churches_asia.html

Map of the Amalekites Territory Color printable map of ancient times. Throughout Biblical history the Amalekites were enemies of the Israelites. They were the first adversaries that the Israelites encountered after crossing the Red Sea. According to archaeology the Amalekites disappeared from history after the northern kingdom of Judah conquered the Negeb territory in the 10th century B.C. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_of_amalekites_territory.html

Map of the Ammonites Territory Color printable map of ancient times. The Ammonites (sons of Ammon) according to the Bible originated because of an incestuous relationship between Lot (Abraham`s nephew) and his younger daughter (Gen 19:38). Archaeology reveals that the Ammonites dwelt east of the Jordan River and settled there at the beginning of the 13th century B.C. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_of_ammonites_territory.html

Map of the Ancient Fertile Crescent Sometime around 2500 B.C. a great migration developed upon what is known as the "Fertile Crescent," which was like a great arc of cultivable land that extended from the Persian gulf, up and around Mesopotamia and back down to Israel and Egypt. By 1000 B.C. the known world reached as far west as Europe. The major east-west trade routes were established along the Fertile Crescent. Abraham, the first Hebrew actually followed this route from ancient Ur in Mesopotamia, up and around the Fertile Crescent to Haran and down to the land of Canaan. When the armies of the east collided with the armies of the west it would happen somewhere along the Fertile Crescent. (Color map from Bible History Online).
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_ancient_fertile_crescent.html

Map of the Ancient Fertile Crescent (2500 B.C.) Sometime around 2500 B.C. a great migration developed upon what is known as the "Fertile Crescent," which was like a great arc of cultivable land that extended from the Persian gulf, up and around Mesopotamia and back down to Israel and Egypt. By 1000 B.C. the known world reached as far west as Europe. The major east-west trade routes were established along the Fertile Crescent. Abraham, the first Hebrew actually followed this route from ancient Ur in Mesopotamia, up and around the Fertile Crescent to Haran and down to the land of Canaan. When the armies of the east collided with the armies of the west it would happen somewhere along the Fertile Crescent. [Bible History Online]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_ancient_fertile_crescent.html

Map of the Ancient Near East Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/near_east.html

Map of the Assyrian Empire (650 B.C.) This map reveals how vast the Assyrian Empires territory had extended, which covered lands from the Persian Gulf to Egypt to present day Turkey. The Assyrians were remarkable warriors and had been for some time. Their tactically organized and well-equipped army was able to storm enemy cities like a mighty machine, on foot, on their swift horses and their war chariots. Once the Assyrian troops had battered down a city gate, they showed no mercy. They ruthlessly murdered, tortured, and enslaved their enemies. Their practice of relocating rebellious peoples made them very despised. Any conquered people would forever hate the cruel Assyrians. Their extreme measures of exacting tribute have been some of the most brutal scenes of human cruelty that the world has ever known as seen from archaeological finds. [Bible History Online]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_assyrian_empire_650_bc.html

Map of the Babylonian Empire (550 B.C.) The Babylonians were great conquerors, as the Assyrians were. They were also great traders as revealed through archaeology, and thousands of cuneiform tablets have been found telling of their complex trade networks. They traded with Lebanon, Egypt and Greece. In order to protect their trade routes, they marched their armies west with the mighty king Nebuchadnezzar leading them. He captured major cities like the Phoenician city of Tyre and it was he who conquered Jerusalem. He also drove out the Egyptians from Syria and Phoenicia which enabled him to secure a rich trade gateway to the Mediterranean Sea. (Bible History Online)
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_babylonian_empire_550_bc.html

Map of the Babylonian Empire (550 B.C.) The Babylonians were great conquerors, as the Assyrians were. They were also great traders as revealed through archaeology, and thousands of cuneiform tablets have been found telling of their complex trade networks. They traded with Lebanon, Egypt and Greece. In order to protect their trade routes, they marched their armies west with the mighty king Nebuchadnezzar leading them. He captured major cities like the Phoenician city of Tyre and it was he who conquered Jerusalem. He also drove out the Egyptians from Syria and Phoenicia which enabled him to secure a rich trade gateway to the Mediterranean Sea. Babylon also collected a bitter tribute from the conquered cities and many rebellions were put down.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_babylonian_empire_550_bc.html

Map of the Campaigns of Alexander the Great Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/alexander_campaigns.html

Map of the Egyptian Empire (1450 B.C.) Map of the Egyptian Empire with the Conquest of Canaan by Thutmose III (1450 B.C.). The18th dynasty was established in Egypt during the middle of the 16th century B.C. by Ahmose (Aahmes). At this time Egypt's New Kingdom took complete control over the land of Canaan, the kingdom lasted over 400 years. It was around this time that the term "Land of Canaan" makes its first appearance in ancient historical records. The term had originated on the Phoenician coastline and certain inscriptions mention them as a class of wealthy merchants. Later the king of Babylon used it to designate the entire Egyptian province of Canaan when he wrote to Pharaoh: "Canaan is thy land and its kings are thy servants" (El-Amarna 8, 25)
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_egyptian_empire_1450_bc.html

Map of the Egyptian Empire (1450 B.C.) with the Conquest of Canaan by Thutmose III. The18th dynasty was established in Egypt during the middle of the 16th century B.C. by Ahmose (Aahmes). At this time Egypt's New Kingdom took complete control over the land of Canaan, the kingdom lasted over 400 years. It was around this time that the term "Land of Canaan" makes its first appearance in ancient historical records. The term had originated on the Phoenician coastline and certain inscriptions mention them as a class of wealthy merchants. Later the king of Babylon used it to designate the entire Egyptian province of Canaan when he wrote to Pharaoh:

"Canaan is thy land and its kings are thy servants" (El-Amarna 8, 25)
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_egyptian_empire_1450_bc.html

Map of the New Assyrian Empire - 650 B.C. This map reveals how vast the Assyrian Empires territory had extended, which covered lands from the Persian Gulf to Egypt to present day Turkey. The Assyrians were remarkable warriors and had been for some time. Their tactically organized and well-equipped army was able to storm enemy cities like a mighty machine, on foot, on their swift horses and their war chariots. Once the Assyrian troops had battered down a city gate, they showed no mercy. They ruthlessly murdered, tortured, and enslaved their enemies. Their practice of relocating rebellious peoples made them very despised. Any conquered people would forever hate the cruel Assyrians. (Bible History Online)
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/maps/map_assyrian_empire_650_bc.html

Map of the Roman Empire In the Time of Jesus Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/roman_empire.html

Map of the Territory of the Philistines Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/philistines.html

Maps From Around The Web Browsable directory of maps of the ancient Biblical world from various sites around the Internet. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/ancient_maps/

Mount Ararat Comparison Color printable comparison map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/mount_ararat_comparison.html

New Testament Palestine Map and Glossary. New Testament Israel map and glossary. Cities with database driven definitions.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/glossary/ntcities.cfm

Northern Negev Map Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_northern_negev.html

Palestine (Judea ) Map Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_judea.html

Palestine - Samuel`s Circuit Map Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_samuels_circuit.html

Palestine Benjamin Map Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_benjamin.html

Palestine Bodies of Water Map Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_bodies_of_water.html

Palestine During Joshua's Time Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/palestine_joshua.html

Palestine Natural Divisions Map Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_natural_divisions.html

Philistine Cities and Expansion Map Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_philistine_cities_expansion.html

Philistine Valley of Sorek Map Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_philistine_valley_sorek.html

Physical Features of Palestine Black and white printable map.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_physical_features.html

Route of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/route_exodus.html

Samaria Map Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_palestine_central_samaria.html

Satellite Map of the Near East Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/near_east_satellite.html

Seasons and Months in Palestine Everyday life in Israel was largely affected by that which was beyond the control of man, the seasons and the weather. This section contains a brief sketch of the seasons, climate, rainfall, dews, and months of Israel.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/seasons_months_israel.html

Sinai Peninsula Map Black and white printable map of ancient times. Bible History Online
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_sinai_peninsula.html

The Ancient Near East Nice map of the ancient Near East world. Black and white for print. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_ancient_near_east.html

The Decapolis and its Cities Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/decapolis_cities.html

The Edomite Territory Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/edomites.html

The Influence of the Mediterranean Sea Everything came to Israel by way of the Great Sea. The Roman rule and the procurator who condemned Jesus to death; as well as the Greek language, and that Greek view of life which not only created the ten cities of Decapolis but deeply influenced the more liberal Jews.
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/influence_med_sea.html

The Kingdom of David and Solomon Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/kingdom_david_solomon.html

The Nations Defeated by King David Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/nations_david_defeated.html

The Period of the Judges and Places Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/judges_places.html

The Profile of the Jordan Black and white printable map. Bible History Online.
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/jordan_hills.html

The Wanderings of the Patriarchs Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/maps/patrarch_wanderings.html

Upper Galilee Map Black and white printable map. Bible History Online. [ancient maps]
https://www.bible-history.com/geography/maps/map_upper_galilee.html

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