Alexander the Great changed the whole landscape of Europe and Asia. We saw multiple civilisations combine under one ruler. It was an amazing feat by one man that brought large areas under a single rule. However, the Greek civilization's world prominence started before that and was recognized during the days of the Old Testament right here in this chapter of Zechariah with the conquest of the many cities. Zechariah 9:5-6 Ashkelon shall see it and fear; Gaza also shall be very sorrowful; And Ekron, for He dried up her expectation. The king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited. “A mixed race shall settle in Ashdod, And I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. This further confirms that no historian should be studying history without checking the corresponding record of world events (though it may be from a spiritual context) in the Bible. That is how much the bible can contribute to our understanding of world history. Zechariah also records some ...