Tigris River
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The Tigris River (called Hiddekel in Hebrew) was one of the four rivers flowing from the Garden of Eden. It flows through modern Iraq, east of the Euphrates. Daniel received one of his visions while standing on the bank of the Tigris River during the Persian period.
Historical Timeline
Prophetic Periodc. 536 BC
Daniel receives a major apocalyptic vision while standing by the Tigris
Daniel 10:4-21Notable Characters
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Biblical Significance
River of Revelation
The Tigris connects creation (Eden) to prophetic revelation (Daniel's vision), serving as a setting for one of Scripture's most detailed apocalyptic revelations.