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BIBLE MAPS
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. For more detailed information on a particular biblical site, please refer to the Bible Dictionary.
Overview and Contents of Bible Maps
1. Physical Map of the Holy Land
2. Israel’s Exodus from Egypt and Entry into Canaan
3. The Division of the 12 Tribes
4. The Empire of David and Solomon
5. The Assyrian Empire
6. The New Babylonian Empire (Nebuchadnezzar) and The Kingdom of Egypt
7. The Persian Empire
8. The Roman Empire
9. The World of the Old Testament
10. Canaan in Old Testament Times
11. The Holy Land in New Testament Times
12. Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus
13. The Missionary Journeys of the Apostle Paul
14. Holy Land Elevations in Bible Times
Index of Place-Names
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 round, 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. |
 | This typeface (italic) is used for geographic places such as oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, mountains, wildernesses, valleys, deserts, and islands. |
 | This typeface (roman) is used for all cities and towns (and for the detailed locations on the Jerusalem city map). |
 | This typeface (small capitals) is used for smaller political divisions such as regions, peoples, and tribes. |
 | This typeface (large capitals) is used for larger political divisions such as nations, countries, and continents. |
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