✨The Surprising Reality
The Amarna Letters include desperate cries from Canaanite kings: 'May the king rescue his servant!'
🤔The Context Question
But here's what most people don't realize: these texts paint a picture of political chaos just before Israel's emergence.
📚What We Know
Dated to ~1350 BC, the letters describe 'Apiru' raiders and crumbling city alliances. Some scholars link this to Israel's early rise. Comparing these records with Joshua's timeline provides context and complexity.
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Amarna Letters
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📖Biblical References
📜Joshua 1:1–5
Scripture references supporting this historical context