An informational overview of ancient roads and their role in communication and trade.

Biblical Context

Roads appear in prophecy, travel, and parables.

Paths That Connected the World

Israel sat at the crossroads of major routes like the Via Maris and the King’s Highway. Roads enabled trade, military movement, and pilgrimage.

Archaeological Evidence

Roman roads with paving stones, curbs, and milestones survive at Beth Shean, Caesarea, and the Golan. Earlier Bronze Age paths are visible in the Judean hills.

Bible Verses About Roads and Highways: Infrastructure of the Ancient World

Isaiah 40:3 – Prepare the way of the LORD.

Numbers 20:17 – King’s Highway.

Luke 10:30 – The road from Jerusalem to Jericho.

Acts 8:26 – The desert road to Gaza.

Deuteronomy 19:3 – Prepare thee a way.

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