GENESIS—NOTE ON Genesis 2:10 The description of the river that flowed out of Eden dividing into four rivers implies that Eden occupied a central location in the ancient world. In spite of the very specific details provided, however, Eden’s location remains a mystery. While the names Tigris and Euphrates are associated with the two rivers that surround Mesopotamia, the rivers Pishon and Gihon, as well as the regions of Havilah and Cush, have not been satisfactorily identified. The reference to gold and onyx points to the land’s rich resources.

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