✨The Surprising Reality
When Abraham sent his envoys across the Jordan around 2100 BC, they weren't journeying through empty land—they passed within a day's travel of powerful city-states.
🤔The Context Question
But here's what most people don't realize: those city-states were tied into broader trade and diplomatic networks that shaped patriarchal politics.
📚What We Know
Archaeological surveys show interconnected tell sites near the Jordan valley with imported ceramics. The Mari archives reference envoys moving along these routes. But understanding the full territorial and diplomatic web requires seeing the complete timeline slider and interactive map.
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Jump to 2100 BC and see exactly where Abraham's envoys passed—discover why Canaan's city-states mattered to patriarchal diplomacy.
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📖Biblical References
Scripture references supporting this historical context