Tigris River

Tigris River

Body of Water

Body of WaterOld Testament
33.5000°N, 44.0000°E View on Map

About Tigris River

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.

History of Tigris River

CreationBeginning

The Tigris (Hiddekel) is one of four rivers flowing from Eden

Genesis 2:14
Prophetic Periodc. 536 BC

Daniel receives a major apocalyptic vision while standing by the Tigris

Daniel 10:4-21

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Biblical Significance of Tigris River

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.

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