Genesis 2:10

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A river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it was parted, and became four heads.

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The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.

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Cush likely refers to a region south of Egypt, while Assyria lay in upper Mesopotamia near the Tigris; the Tigris and Euphrates were major rivers of Mesopotamia. Their mention locates Eden’s river system in relation to the ancient world, while also underscoring Eden’s abundant, life-giving provision.

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Genesis 2:10 mentions Assyria, Cush, Euphrates and Tigris.

Photo of Assyria — Assyria · Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)

Photo of Tigris — Tigris · Dûrzan cîrano