Neighboring Areas
Israel’s neighbors were powerful leaders in the ancient world: Egypt to the south, Greece and Rome to the west, and the nations of Bablyon, Assyria, and Persia to the east.
Israel stood as a natural land bridge between them, and millions of foreign traders passed through their land each year. In this position, God’s people had a tremendous opportunity to impact their powerful neighbors.
God’s people also interacted with smaller nations that surrounded their land: Philistia, Edom, the Decapolis, and others.
Unfortunately, the Israelites often turned to the pagan gods of their neighbors rather than honoring the one true God. As a result, God sometimes allowed Israel’s neighbors to invade and destroy the land.
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Upcoming Tours
We would love to walk with you in the Holy Land. Here are upcoming opportunities:
Nov 01 — Nov 15, 2020 Walking with the PatriarchsLed by George DeJong |
Spring 2021 Israel in DepthLed by George DeJong |
Summer 2021 Ancient Paths to Modern LeadershipLed by George DeJong |
Sep 18 — Oct 02, 2021 Israel & Turkey in DepthLed by George DeJong |
Fall 2021 Through the RoofLed by George DeJong |