Ethnic Makeup of the Ancient Egyptians, Israelites, and Hyksos Ethnic Makeup of the Ancient Egyptians, Israelites, and Hyksos A comparative look at the peoples of the Nile and the Levant in the New Kingdom period (18th–19th Dynasties). Ethnic Makeup of the Ancient Egyptians The Egyptians of the New Kingdom (ca. 1550–1189 BC) were primarily a Northeast African population rooted in the Nile Valley. Their features reflected a mixture of indigenous Saharan, Nubian, and Nile Delta ancestry. Genetic studies of royal mummies and skeletal remains reveal a population connected to both Sub-Saharan Africa and the ancient Near East, consistent with Egypt’s geographic position as a crossroads of Africa and Asia. Royal families often intermarried with foreign princesses to cement alliances. For example, Amenhotep III married women from Mitanni and later Ramesses II married Hittite royalty. This resulted in foreign admixture at the highest levels of society, though the g...
The Revelation 12 Star Sign of 2017: A Heavenly Prophetic Marker? The Revelation 12 Star Sign of 2017: A Heavenly Prophetic Marker? Shalom, family. Thanks to the extensive escholotogy work by Brenda Weltner I learned something I want to share with you all. A sky event that stirred millions: what happened in 2017, and how does it connect to Scripture and prophecy? A Sky Full of Messages Since the beginning of time, human beings have looked up at the night sky and wondered: what do the stars mean? For many cultures, constellations were maps, calendars, and guides. But for the people of the Bible, the heavens weren’t just decorations — they were God’s canvas. Psalm 19:1 says it clearly: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” The idea that God can use the stars and planets to communicate isn’t fringe — it’s biblical. Genesis 1:14 states that God made the...