1. Genesis 2:14 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Commentary on Genesis 2:14 (Summary)

Genesis 2:14 (ESV)

14 And the name of the third river is the Tigris, which flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

We do know where to find the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. It seems most likely that we should also look for the other two rivers in a part of Mesopotamia. This would then include the entire area between Mesopotamia and Egypt.

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