Where this chapter stands. The coastline is a schematic outline and the positions are approximate — enough to see how far Hebron is from Dan, not enough to navigate by.
Tigris River
Physical features
A major river in the Mesopotamian region, flowing through modern-day Iraq.
Historical context
The Tigris River was one of the two great rivers of Mesopotamia, a cradle of ancient civilization, and a significant geographical feature in the Babylonian and Persian empires.
Cultural importance
The Tigris, along with the Euphrates, defined the region known as Mesopotamia, which was a center of early human civilization and biblical history.
Theological significance
The location by the Tigris River in Daniel 10 is significant as it is where Daniel receives a profound vision, symbolizing a place of divine revelation and encounter.