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Tel Megiddo: Armageddon, End Times, Last Battle, Jezreel Valley, Israel, Fortified City, Via Maris
One of the most important locations in Israel! See the history, importance, and events that will take place here at the last battle called, "Armageddon." Called Megiddo in English, but it means Armageddon in Hebrew. Located in the Jezreel Valley, it was located on the Via Maris. For this reason, every world power needed it for military strategy.
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Location
1. Tel Megiddo is located about 15 miles (26 Km.) east of the Mediterranean Ocean and about 25 miles (40 Km.) southwest of the Sea of Galilee.
2. Megiddo lied at the juncture of several key routes (the main route ...
published: 26 Sep 2018
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Armageddon Is a Place in Israel (Tel Megiddo)
26 layers of civilization exposed in a single excavation site of Tel Megiddo, which is mentioned in the Bible as Mount Megiddo, or in Hebrew Har Megiddo (Armageddon)
Season 1, Episode 2
published: 22 May 2017
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The History of Megiddo ~ With Dr Eric Cline ~ Historian /Archaeologist (Author of 1177 BC)
In this episode we dive into the history of Megiddo which is a site that has seen the rise and fall of at least twenty cities. From the Neolithic to its final decline and depopulation we explore the history, archaeological discoveries and conflicts that have taken place there.
We watch as Dr. Cline guides us through the clenched hands that have pushed and pulled for control of this location from the Canaanites to the Egyptians, from the Israelite's to the Greeks and the Romans and even into the modern world as the British and Ottoman Empire fought to control it.
This site and its strategic placement has seen the rise and fall of Empires throughout history and it truly has been "Armageddon" for so many peoples.
And as we stand on this Armageddon this valley of birth and death of so many ...
published: 06 Jun 2020
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The Battle of Megiddo
The year is 1458 BCE, and the regent female pharaoh of egypt, Hatshepsut, has just died, leaving the throne of the Egyptian Empire to Thutmose III. Hatshepsut’s rule had been highly successful, being one of the most powerful, resourceful and effective rulers in the countries history. Largely kept in his regents shadow, the untested pharaoh inherited a well maintained empire, with a very well organised military system.
However, with his accession to the throne, opportunistic vassal kingdoms in the empire saw a chance to rebel and claim their independence once more. Headed by the prince of Kadesh, the Syrian and Canaanite states of the empire rose up in rebelion, hoping to take advantage of the untested new pharaoh.
However, the situation was made even more serious with the addition of...
published: 09 Oct 2018
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The Important Role of Megiddo in the End Times | Episode 8 - Season 1 | The Holy Land
Megiddo is a city built for war because of its strategic location in the ancient world. From the first physical battle recorded in the fifteenth century BC to spiritual debates of today surrounding Armageddon, war is a constant theme. Join Dr. Jack Beck at Megiddo as he provides fascinating stories about the various battles that have been fought in this much-talked-about location. Although there are varying opinions on the book of Revelation and how the world will eventually end, Jack reminds us that God has the victory and He makes all things new (Revelation 21:5).
00:00 - An Introduction to the Jezreel Valley
01:34 - Why the location of Megiddo as the final battlefield in Revelation is so strategic.
02:47 - Visit the ancient site of Megiddo
04:11 - King Josiah's battle against Egypt
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published: 11 Nov 2019
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Tel Megiddo 2016 - 4k
Megiddo (Hebrew: מגידו; Arabic: مجیدو, Tell al-Mutesellim, "The Tell of the Governor") is a tell in northern Israel near Kibbutz Megiddo, about 30 km south-east of Haifa, known for its historical, geographical, and theological importance, especially under its Greek name Armageddon. In ancient times Megiddo was an important city-state. Excavations have unearthed 26 layers of ruins, indicating a long period of settlement. Megiddo is strategically located at the head of a pass through the Carmel Ridge overlooking the Jezreel Valley from the west.
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published: 08 Jan 2016
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Tel Megiddo: Armageddon, End Times, Last Battle, Jezreel Valley, Israel, Fortified City, Via Maris
One of the most important locations in Israel! See the history, importance, and events that will take place here at the last battle called, "Armageddon." Called...
One of the most important locations in Israel! See the history, importance, and events that will take place here at the last battle called, "Armageddon." Called Megiddo in English, but it means Armageddon in Hebrew. Located in the Jezreel Valley, it was located on the Via Maris. For this reason, every world power needed it for military strategy.
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Location
1. Tel Megiddo is located about 15 miles (26 Km.) east of the Mediterranean Ocean and about 25 miles (40 Km.) southwest of the Sea of Galilee.
2. Megiddo lied at the juncture of several key routes (the main route being called the Via Maris) which linked Africa to Asia and Europe. For this reason, any country who rose to world power had to control Megiddo due to its strategic location.
3. More battles have been fought in this location than any other place in the entire world.
4. The name, Armageddon is derived from “Har-Megiddo” which is translated, “Armageddon.” Har means hill, and Megeddon is the place. When these words are joined together it is Armageddon.
5. Today, this place is called Megiddo in English. It’s located in the most fertile valley in Israel called, The Jezreel Valley.”
6. It is a "Tel" which is made up of layer upon layer of different civilizations that make up an artificial hill.
7. Tel Megiddo is made up of 25–26 layers of civilizations.
8. Today, you can see a busy highway right beside Tel Megiddo that uses the same ancient travel route that has been used for 6,000 years.
9. One of the Pharaohs, Thutmose the III, said conquering Megiddo was like conquering a thousand cities.
Historical Background
1. 4000 BC: Early Settlements.
2. 2000 BC: Massive city walls were built.
3. 1800 BC: A Canaanite gate was constructed on the north side.
4. 1500 BC: The gate and walls were rebuilt.
5. 1468 BC: The city rebelled against the Egyptians with other Canaanite cities and was conquered by Thutmose III after a great battle and a 7-month siege.
6. 960 BC: New gate and walls built by the Israelites under Solomon's command.
7. 945 BC: Pharaoh Shishak conquers the city (1 Kings 14:25). A fragment of a tablet with Pharaoh Shishak's name was found here.
8. 850 BC: King Ahab fortified Megiddo and dug a water tunnel to access water within the city walls.
9. 732 BC: The city was captured by the Assyrian King Tiglath-Pileser III. Megiddo became the capital of the Assyrian province of the Galilee.
10. 650 BC: Battle between the Egyptian Army and the Kingdom of Judah (King Josiah died in this battle).
11. 609 BC: The Egyptians replaced the Assyrians.
12. 300 BC: The city was abandoned, and the Tel was left in ruins.
13. 1918 AD: Battles between the British and the Turks in WW1. Britain gains control over Israel.
14. 1948 AD: Britain granted independence to Israel.
15. 1949 AD: Kibbutz Megiddo was established on the south side of Tel Megiddo.
Places of Interest
1. Canaanite Gate with 4 Towers
2. Canaanite Palace
3. Israelite Gate with 6 Towers
4. Northern Horse Stables
5. Northern Palace
6. Large cut through the tel was carried out between 1903 and 1905, by Gottlieb Schumacher for the German Society for Oriental Research.
7. Canaanite Temple and Altar: Place of animal sacrifice, and possibly children, to false gods.
8. Burial Chamber
9. Public Structure
10. Four-room House
11. Grain Silo
12. Southern Palace
13. Southern Horse Stables
14. Assyrian City
15. Water tunnel dug by King Ahab to protect the water source from enemies.
16. View of the Jezreel Valley (Valley of Armageddon).
https://wn.com/Tel_Megiddo_Armageddon,_End_Times,_Last_Battle,_Jezreel_Valley,_Israel,_Fortified_City,_Via_Maris
One of the most important locations in Israel! See the history, importance, and events that will take place here at the last battle called, "Armageddon." Called Megiddo in English, but it means Armageddon in Hebrew. Located in the Jezreel Valley, it was located on the Via Maris. For this reason, every world power needed it for military strategy.
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Location
1. Tel Megiddo is located about 15 miles (26 Km.) east of the Mediterranean Ocean and about 25 miles (40 Km.) southwest of the Sea of Galilee.
2. Megiddo lied at the juncture of several key routes (the main route being called the Via Maris) which linked Africa to Asia and Europe. For this reason, any country who rose to world power had to control Megiddo due to its strategic location.
3. More battles have been fought in this location than any other place in the entire world.
4. The name, Armageddon is derived from “Har-Megiddo” which is translated, “Armageddon.” Har means hill, and Megeddon is the place. When these words are joined together it is Armageddon.
5. Today, this place is called Megiddo in English. It’s located in the most fertile valley in Israel called, The Jezreel Valley.”
6. It is a "Tel" which is made up of layer upon layer of different civilizations that make up an artificial hill.
7. Tel Megiddo is made up of 25–26 layers of civilizations.
8. Today, you can see a busy highway right beside Tel Megiddo that uses the same ancient travel route that has been used for 6,000 years.
9. One of the Pharaohs, Thutmose the III, said conquering Megiddo was like conquering a thousand cities.
Historical Background
1. 4000 BC: Early Settlements.
2. 2000 BC: Massive city walls were built.
3. 1800 BC: A Canaanite gate was constructed on the north side.
4. 1500 BC: The gate and walls were rebuilt.
5. 1468 BC: The city rebelled against the Egyptians with other Canaanite cities and was conquered by Thutmose III after a great battle and a 7-month siege.
6. 960 BC: New gate and walls built by the Israelites under Solomon's command.
7. 945 BC: Pharaoh Shishak conquers the city (1 Kings 14:25). A fragment of a tablet with Pharaoh Shishak's name was found here.
8. 850 BC: King Ahab fortified Megiddo and dug a water tunnel to access water within the city walls.
9. 732 BC: The city was captured by the Assyrian King Tiglath-Pileser III. Megiddo became the capital of the Assyrian province of the Galilee.
10. 650 BC: Battle between the Egyptian Army and the Kingdom of Judah (King Josiah died in this battle).
11. 609 BC: The Egyptians replaced the Assyrians.
12. 300 BC: The city was abandoned, and the Tel was left in ruins.
13. 1918 AD: Battles between the British and the Turks in WW1. Britain gains control over Israel.
14. 1948 AD: Britain granted independence to Israel.
15. 1949 AD: Kibbutz Megiddo was established on the south side of Tel Megiddo.
Places of Interest
1. Canaanite Gate with 4 Towers
2. Canaanite Palace
3. Israelite Gate with 6 Towers
4. Northern Horse Stables
5. Northern Palace
6. Large cut through the tel was carried out between 1903 and 1905, by Gottlieb Schumacher for the German Society for Oriental Research.
7. Canaanite Temple and Altar: Place of animal sacrifice, and possibly children, to false gods.
8. Burial Chamber
9. Public Structure
10. Four-room House
11. Grain Silo
12. Southern Palace
13. Southern Horse Stables
14. Assyrian City
15. Water tunnel dug by King Ahab to protect the water source from enemies.
16. View of the Jezreel Valley (Valley of Armageddon).
- published: 26 Sep 2018
- views: 141089
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Armageddon Is a Place in Israel (Tel Megiddo)
26 layers of civilization exposed in a single excavation site of Tel Megiddo, which is mentioned in the Bible as Mount Megiddo, or in Hebrew Har Megiddo (Armage...
26 layers of civilization exposed in a single excavation site of Tel Megiddo, which is mentioned in the Bible as Mount Megiddo, or in Hebrew Har Megiddo (Armageddon)
Season 1, Episode 2
https://wn.com/Armageddon_Is_A_Place_In_Israel_(Tel_Megiddo)
26 layers of civilization exposed in a single excavation site of Tel Megiddo, which is mentioned in the Bible as Mount Megiddo, or in Hebrew Har Megiddo (Armageddon)
Season 1, Episode 2
- published: 22 May 2017
- views: 327960
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The History of Megiddo ~ With Dr Eric Cline ~ Historian /Archaeologist (Author of 1177 BC)
In this episode we dive into the history of Megiddo which is a site that has seen the rise and fall of at least twenty cities. From the Neolithic to its final d...
In this episode we dive into the history of Megiddo which is a site that has seen the rise and fall of at least twenty cities. From the Neolithic to its final decline and depopulation we explore the history, archaeological discoveries and conflicts that have taken place there.
We watch as Dr. Cline guides us through the clenched hands that have pushed and pulled for control of this location from the Canaanites to the Egyptians, from the Israelite's to the Greeks and the Romans and even into the modern world as the British and Ottoman Empire fought to control it.
This site and its strategic placement has seen the rise and fall of Empires throughout history and it truly has been "Armageddon" for so many peoples.
And as we stand on this Armageddon this valley of birth and death of so many empirical entities, we have to ask ourselves what are we standing on? And are the Battles for Megiddo truly over?
Support Dr. Eric Cline at the links below!
Personal web page: https://ehcline.com
Get all of his books here at his Amazon Author page:
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AEric+H.+Cline&s=relevancerank&text=Eric+H.+Cline&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
GW pages:
https://cnelc.columbian.gwu.edu/eric-h-cline
https://anthropology.columbian.gwu.edu/eric-h-cline
https://gwu.academia.edu/EricCline
Check out his lectures on the Great Courses! They are superb.
https://www.thegreatcourses.com/professors/eric-cline/
Audio Book Formats of his work on audible.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Eric+Cline&i=audible&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Dr. Cline on the Modern Scholar:
History of Ancient Greece
https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Scholar-History-Ancient-Greece/dp/B001EI3IW4
Archaeology and the Iliad: The Trojan War in Homer and History
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EI3IVU?pLink=3b78743c-eb66-41&ref=adblp13nvvxx_0_1_ti
The History of Ancient Israel: From the Patriarchs Through the Romans
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JHT8CY?pLink=95b43e3f-f425-41&ref=adblp13nvvxx_0_1_ti
Music Attribution: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100564
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Video Attribution:
The Megiddo Excavation: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-UkJL_yglmmMU-HViksXQ
Samuel Magal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk0dHsc74NswNRRIYym0Mg
NeverMindYourOwn
https://www.youtube.com/user/huppelplus
ערן אלטשולר
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyy-VirKqTyQKtuM4CCLQFw
Israel Travel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3EC_o5WgZ_mFPfROo97k6A
Mick and Lizzy's Independent Travel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV5syGZDTPS1vNoUnN3gww
Check out the Megiddo Expedition!
https://www.facebook.com/MEGIDDO.EXPEDITION/
Special thanks to Naama Walzer.
https://wn.com/The_History_Of_Megiddo_~_With_Dr_Eric_Cline_~_Historian_Archaeologist_(Author_Of_1177_Bc)
In this episode we dive into the history of Megiddo which is a site that has seen the rise and fall of at least twenty cities. From the Neolithic to its final decline and depopulation we explore the history, archaeological discoveries and conflicts that have taken place there.
We watch as Dr. Cline guides us through the clenched hands that have pushed and pulled for control of this location from the Canaanites to the Egyptians, from the Israelite's to the Greeks and the Romans and even into the modern world as the British and Ottoman Empire fought to control it.
This site and its strategic placement has seen the rise and fall of Empires throughout history and it truly has been "Armageddon" for so many peoples.
And as we stand on this Armageddon this valley of birth and death of so many empirical entities, we have to ask ourselves what are we standing on? And are the Battles for Megiddo truly over?
Support Dr. Eric Cline at the links below!
Personal web page: https://ehcline.com
Get all of his books here at his Amazon Author page:
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AEric+H.+Cline&s=relevancerank&text=Eric+H.+Cline&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
GW pages:
https://cnelc.columbian.gwu.edu/eric-h-cline
https://anthropology.columbian.gwu.edu/eric-h-cline
https://gwu.academia.edu/EricCline
Check out his lectures on the Great Courses! They are superb.
https://www.thegreatcourses.com/professors/eric-cline/
Audio Book Formats of his work on audible.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Eric+Cline&i=audible&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Dr. Cline on the Modern Scholar:
History of Ancient Greece
https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Scholar-History-Ancient-Greece/dp/B001EI3IW4
Archaeology and the Iliad: The Trojan War in Homer and History
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EI3IVU?pLink=3b78743c-eb66-41&ref=adblp13nvvxx_0_1_ti
The History of Ancient Israel: From the Patriarchs Through the Romans
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JHT8CY?pLink=95b43e3f-f425-41&ref=adblp13nvvxx_0_1_ti
Music Attribution: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100564
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Video Attribution:
The Megiddo Excavation: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-UkJL_yglmmMU-HViksXQ
Samuel Magal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk0dHsc74NswNRRIYym0Mg
NeverMindYourOwn
https://www.youtube.com/user/huppelplus
ערן אלטשולר
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyy-VirKqTyQKtuM4CCLQFw
Israel Travel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3EC_o5WgZ_mFPfROo97k6A
Mick and Lizzy's Independent Travel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV5syGZDTPS1vNoUnN3gww
Check out the Megiddo Expedition!
https://www.facebook.com/MEGIDDO.EXPEDITION/
Special thanks to Naama Walzer.
- published: 06 Jun 2020
- views: 17800
5:11
The Battle of Megiddo
The year is 1458 BCE, and the regent female pharaoh of egypt, Hatshepsut, has just died, leaving the throne of the Egyptian Empire to Thutmose III. Hatshepsut’s...
The year is 1458 BCE, and the regent female pharaoh of egypt, Hatshepsut, has just died, leaving the throne of the Egyptian Empire to Thutmose III. Hatshepsut’s rule had been highly successful, being one of the most powerful, resourceful and effective rulers in the countries history. Largely kept in his regents shadow, the untested pharaoh inherited a well maintained empire, with a very well organised military system.
However, with his accession to the throne, opportunistic vassal kingdoms in the empire saw a chance to rebel and claim their independence once more. Headed by the prince of Kadesh, the Syrian and Canaanite states of the empire rose up in rebelion, hoping to take advantage of the untested new pharaoh.
However, the situation was made even more serious with the addition of the Prince of Megiddo to the rebellion. Megiddo commanded the main trade route between Egypt and the kingdoms of Mesopotamia, and as a result was a strategically important city.
The coalition between the Canaanites of Megiddo and the Syrians of Kadesh attracted others dissatisfied with Egyptian rule, who gathered their forces outside the city of Megiddo in late 1458 or early 1457 BCE
Thutmose III wasted no time in mobilizing his forces and marching from Thebes in Egypt toward the rebel stronghold. This army numbered around ten thousand to twenty thousand strong, being made up of infantry and the Egyptian Chariots.
The army covered 150 miles in 10 days and rested at the loyal city of Gaza before moving on to the town of Yehem. Here Thutmose III halted to discuss with his senior staff. This was due to their route was blocked by a valley, with three possible routes through it. One was a narrow pass which would require the army to march in single file where the risk of ambush was huge. There were two safer options, going around the pass, however these were very predictable, as they were the most logical and sensible route to take.
After much conferring, with the generals preferring the road to the around the narrow and dangerous pass. Thutmose therefore decided the best route to take was the narrow and dangerous pass. Saying that he would take the more dangerous option to prove his bravery. The narrow pass meant that chariots had to be disassembled, and horse had to be lead in single file. Through luck, Thutmose emerged on the other side, with no rebel army there to meet him. The rebels had been expecting him to take one of the two safer routes, and as such had moved a majority of their forces to guard these passes, leaving the route to Megiddo open.
Thutmose recognized the opportunity. He set up camp and, during the night, arrayed his forces close to the enemy.The rebels were on high ground next to the fortress of Megiddo. The Egyptian line was arranged in a concave formation that threatened both rebel flanks, with the Pharaoh in the centre.
Early in the morning, the egyptians attacked the rebel line. The infantry was soon engaged in brutal hand to hand combat. The combination of position and numbers, along with an early, bold attack, broke the enemy's will; their line immediately collapsed. Those near the city fled into it, closing the gates behind them.
Complete victory was within Thutmose grasp, however, his ill disciplined army soon gave up chasing the rebels, and began to plunder the enemy’s camp and looting their dead. In this confusion, the scattered rebel forces, including the kings of Kadesh and Megiddo managed to rejoin the rebels in the city. Using ropes made of clothing, many rebels were able to escape to the city. The resulting siege see the rebels take up to seven months to surrender.
The victorious egyptians took home 340 prisoners, 2041 mares, 191 foals, 6 stallions, 924 chariots, 200 suits of armor, 502 bows, 1929 cattle, 22,500 sheep, and the royal armor, chariot and tent-poles of the King of Megiddo. The city and citizens of the city were spared with Thutmoses III required the defeated kings each send a son to the Egyptian court as hostages to ensure the kings loyalties to egypt.
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References
Encyclopedia Britannica. (2018). Megiddo | ancient city, Palestine. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/place/Megiddo [Accessed 8 Oct. 2018].
Encyclopedia Britannica. (2018). Thutmose III | king of Egypt. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thutmose-III [Accessed 8 Oct. 2018].
Mark, J. and Mark, J. (2018). Thutmose III. [online] Ancient History Encyclopedia. Available at: https://www.ancient.eu/Thutmose_III/ [Accessed 8 Oct. 2018].
Battles of Megiddo, Ancient Battle, Ancient History Guy, Animated History, Ancient History, Battle, Military History, Thutmoses III, Ancient Egypt, Kadesh, Battles of History
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The year is 1458 BCE, and the regent female pharaoh of egypt, Hatshepsut, has just died, leaving the throne of the Egyptian Empire to Thutmose III. Hatshepsut’s rule had been highly successful, being one of the most powerful, resourceful and effective rulers in the countries history. Largely kept in his regents shadow, the untested pharaoh inherited a well maintained empire, with a very well organised military system.
However, with his accession to the throne, opportunistic vassal kingdoms in the empire saw a chance to rebel and claim their independence once more. Headed by the prince of Kadesh, the Syrian and Canaanite states of the empire rose up in rebelion, hoping to take advantage of the untested new pharaoh.
However, the situation was made even more serious with the addition of the Prince of Megiddo to the rebellion. Megiddo commanded the main trade route between Egypt and the kingdoms of Mesopotamia, and as a result was a strategically important city.
The coalition between the Canaanites of Megiddo and the Syrians of Kadesh attracted others dissatisfied with Egyptian rule, who gathered their forces outside the city of Megiddo in late 1458 or early 1457 BCE
Thutmose III wasted no time in mobilizing his forces and marching from Thebes in Egypt toward the rebel stronghold. This army numbered around ten thousand to twenty thousand strong, being made up of infantry and the Egyptian Chariots.
The army covered 150 miles in 10 days and rested at the loyal city of Gaza before moving on to the town of Yehem. Here Thutmose III halted to discuss with his senior staff. This was due to their route was blocked by a valley, with three possible routes through it. One was a narrow pass which would require the army to march in single file where the risk of ambush was huge. There were two safer options, going around the pass, however these were very predictable, as they were the most logical and sensible route to take.
After much conferring, with the generals preferring the road to the around the narrow and dangerous pass. Thutmose therefore decided the best route to take was the narrow and dangerous pass. Saying that he would take the more dangerous option to prove his bravery. The narrow pass meant that chariots had to be disassembled, and horse had to be lead in single file. Through luck, Thutmose emerged on the other side, with no rebel army there to meet him. The rebels had been expecting him to take one of the two safer routes, and as such had moved a majority of their forces to guard these passes, leaving the route to Megiddo open.
Thutmose recognized the opportunity. He set up camp and, during the night, arrayed his forces close to the enemy.The rebels were on high ground next to the fortress of Megiddo. The Egyptian line was arranged in a concave formation that threatened both rebel flanks, with the Pharaoh in the centre.
Early in the morning, the egyptians attacked the rebel line. The infantry was soon engaged in brutal hand to hand combat. The combination of position and numbers, along with an early, bold attack, broke the enemy's will; their line immediately collapsed. Those near the city fled into it, closing the gates behind them.
Complete victory was within Thutmose grasp, however, his ill disciplined army soon gave up chasing the rebels, and began to plunder the enemy’s camp and looting their dead. In this confusion, the scattered rebel forces, including the kings of Kadesh and Megiddo managed to rejoin the rebels in the city. Using ropes made of clothing, many rebels were able to escape to the city. The resulting siege see the rebels take up to seven months to surrender.
The victorious egyptians took home 340 prisoners, 2041 mares, 191 foals, 6 stallions, 924 chariots, 200 suits of armor, 502 bows, 1929 cattle, 22,500 sheep, and the royal armor, chariot and tent-poles of the King of Megiddo. The city and citizens of the city were spared with Thutmoses III required the defeated kings each send a son to the Egyptian court as hostages to ensure the kings loyalties to egypt.
____________________________________________________________________
References
Encyclopedia Britannica. (2018). Megiddo | ancient city, Palestine. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/place/Megiddo [Accessed 8 Oct. 2018].
Encyclopedia Britannica. (2018). Thutmose III | king of Egypt. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thutmose-III [Accessed 8 Oct. 2018].
Mark, J. and Mark, J. (2018). Thutmose III. [online] Ancient History Encyclopedia. Available at: https://www.ancient.eu/Thutmose_III/ [Accessed 8 Oct. 2018].
Battles of Megiddo, Ancient Battle, Ancient History Guy, Animated History, Ancient History, Battle, Military History, Thutmoses III, Ancient Egypt, Kadesh, Battles of History
- published: 09 Oct 2018
- views: 31660
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The Important Role of Megiddo in the End Times | Episode 8 - Season 1 | The Holy Land
Megiddo is a city built for war because of its strategic location in the ancient world. From the first physical battle recorded in the fifteenth century BC to s...
Megiddo is a city built for war because of its strategic location in the ancient world. From the first physical battle recorded in the fifteenth century BC to spiritual debates of today surrounding Armageddon, war is a constant theme. Join Dr. Jack Beck at Megiddo as he provides fascinating stories about the various battles that have been fought in this much-talked-about location. Although there are varying opinions on the book of Revelation and how the world will eventually end, Jack reminds us that God has the victory and He makes all things new (Revelation 21:5).
00:00 - An Introduction to the Jezreel Valley
01:34 - Why the location of Megiddo as the final battlefield in Revelation is so strategic.
02:47 - Visit the ancient site of Megiddo
04:11 - King Josiah's battle against Egypt
05:05 - Understanding the book of Revelation
06:15 - Two powerful insights to takeaway from the book of Revelation
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WATCH MORE EPISODES FROM THIS SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPOUA7GLxXIGkhikntfiT4ida1lKbSNNB
The Holy Land: Connecting the Land with Its Stories is an eight-episode series hosted by Dr. John (Jack) Beck that takes you to regions throughout Israel to experience the land, the culture, and the customs that surround the sacred stories of the Bible.
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Land Without Borders (DVD): https://amzn.to/2PY68wa
BOOKS:
Along the Road (Paperback): https://amzn.to/2ZRZpTY
The Holy Land for Christian Travelers: An Illustrated Guide to Israel: https://amzn.to/2nSLfVt
Discovery House Bible Atlas (Hardcover): https://amzn.to/2NOJLpY
Land Without Borders (Paperback): https://amzn.to/2LwnZ7R
PODCAST:
The Impact of Place (Audio Bible study) on Discover the Word: https://discovertheword.org/series/the-impact-of-place
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At Our Daily Bread Films, we tell the stories found in Scripture.
Here the story isn’t king . . . the King is the story.
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Megiddo is a city built for war because of its strategic location in the ancient world. From the first physical battle recorded in the fifteenth century BC to spiritual debates of today surrounding Armageddon, war is a constant theme. Join Dr. Jack Beck at Megiddo as he provides fascinating stories about the various battles that have been fought in this much-talked-about location. Although there are varying opinions on the book of Revelation and how the world will eventually end, Jack reminds us that God has the victory and He makes all things new (Revelation 21:5).
00:00 - An Introduction to the Jezreel Valley
01:34 - Why the location of Megiddo as the final battlefield in Revelation is so strategic.
02:47 - Visit the ancient site of Megiddo
04:11 - King Josiah's battle against Egypt
05:05 - Understanding the book of Revelation
06:15 - Two powerful insights to takeaway from the book of Revelation
_________________________________
WATCH MORE EPISODES FROM THIS SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPOUA7GLxXIGkhikntfiT4ida1lKbSNNB
The Holy Land: Connecting the Land with Its Stories is an eight-episode series hosted by Dr. John (Jack) Beck that takes you to regions throughout Israel to experience the land, the culture, and the customs that surround the sacred stories of the Bible.
_________________________________
OTHER RESOURCES BY DR. JOHN (JACK) A. BECK
Along the Road (DVD): https://amzn.to/2Lmzksn
Land Without Borders (DVD): https://amzn.to/2PY68wa
BOOKS:
Along the Road (Paperback): https://amzn.to/2ZRZpTY
The Holy Land for Christian Travelers: An Illustrated Guide to Israel: https://amzn.to/2nSLfVt
Discovery House Bible Atlas (Hardcover): https://amzn.to/2NOJLpY
Land Without Borders (Paperback): https://amzn.to/2LwnZ7R
PODCAST:
The Impact of Place (Audio Bible study) on Discover the Word: https://discovertheword.org/series/the-impact-of-place
SUPPORT OUR DAILY BREAD FILMS: http://bit.ly/odbfilmsdonate
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/odbfilms
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ourdailybreadfilms
_________________________________
Someone once said, “Story is king.”
At Our Daily Bread Films, we tell the stories found in Scripture.
Here the story isn’t king . . . the King is the story.
_________________________________
#ourdailybread #ourdailybreadfilms #travel #Israel #bible #devotional #biblestudy
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- published: 11 Nov 2019
- views: 93126
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Tel Megiddo 2016 - 4k
Megiddo (Hebrew: מגידו; Arabic: مجیدو, Tell al-Mutesellim, "The Tell of the Governor") is a tell in northern Israel near Kibbutz Megiddo, about 30 km south-ea...
Megiddo (Hebrew: מגידו; Arabic: مجیدو, Tell al-Mutesellim, "The Tell of the Governor") is a tell in northern Israel near Kibbutz Megiddo, about 30 km south-east of Haifa, known for its historical, geographical, and theological importance, especially under its Greek name Armageddon. In ancient times Megiddo was an important city-state. Excavations have unearthed 26 layers of ruins, indicating a long period of settlement. Megiddo is strategically located at the head of a pass through the Carmel Ridge overlooking the Jezreel Valley from the west.
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Megiddo (Hebrew: מגידו; Arabic: مجیدو, Tell al-Mutesellim, "The Tell of the Governor") is a tell in northern Israel near Kibbutz Megiddo, about 30 km south-east of Haifa, known for its historical, geographical, and theological importance, especially under its Greek name Armageddon. In ancient times Megiddo was an important city-state. Excavations have unearthed 26 layers of ruins, indicating a long period of settlement. Megiddo is strategically located at the head of a pass through the Carmel Ridge overlooking the Jezreel Valley from the west.
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- published: 08 Jan 2016
- views: 7495