thutmose iii to amenhotep iii to king tut

“I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.”

‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬ ‭KJV‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/1/ecc.3.14.KJV 

Thutmose ii and hatshepsut

Thutmose iii

Amenhotep ii

Thutmose iv

Amenhotep iii

Amenhotep III and Thutmose III were powerful pharaohs of Egypt's 18th Dynasty, but Thutmose III was the grandfather (or great-grandfather) of Amenhotep III, not his direct successor, with Amenhotep III ruling after his own father, Thutmose IV, establishing an era of great prosperity and art, built upon the military foundations laid by Thutmose III, the "Napoleon of Egypt". Thutmose III expanded Egypt's empire, while Amenhotep III oversaw its peak, a period of immense wealth and construction, connecting the generations through familial lineage and dynastic succession. 

Key Connections & Roles:

• Thutmose III: A great military leader who significantly expanded Egypt's borders, setting the stage for future wealth and stability.
• Amenhotep III: The son of Thutmose IV and grandson (or great-grandson) of Thutmose III, he ruled a prosperous, peaceful Egypt, focusing on art and monumental building projects like the Luxor Temple. 

Timeline & Lineage:

1. Thutmose III ruled first, establishing a powerful empire.
2. His descendants (including Thutmose IV) followed.
3. Amenhotep III came after his father, Thutmose IV, inheriting a stable and rich kingdom. 

In essence, Thutmose III was the warrior-founder, while Amenhotep III was the magnificent ruler who enjoyed the fruits of that foundation, reigning in an age of unprecedented luxury and artistic achievement. 

Amenhotep III was King Tutankhamun'spaternal grandfather, ruling Egypt during its peak prosperity before Tut's father, Akhenaten, introduced religious revolution, making Amenhotep III a successful traditional pharaoh whose era set the stage for the tumultuous Amarna period that preceded Tut's short reign, linking them through the royal family line. 

Family Connection

• Grandfather: Amenhotep III and his Great Royal Wife, Tiye, were King Tut's paternal grandparents.
• Father: Amenhotep III's son, Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten), was Tutankhamun's father.
• Inbreeding: Tutankhamun's parents, Akhenaten and his half-sister Ankhesenamun, were close relatives, a common practice in royal families, but one that likely contributed to Tut's health issues, note Egypt Tours Portal. 

Amenhotep III's Reign (c. 1390–1352 BCE)

• Golden Age: His long reign marked the height of ancient Egypt's power, wealth, and cultural achievement, Live Science.
• Building Projects: He was a prolific builder, constructing massive temples and monuments, including the Luxor Temple. 

The Transition to Tutankhamun

• Religious Shift: Amenhotep III's son, Akhenaten, abandoned traditional polytheism for a form of monotheism centered on the sun god Aten, disrupting Egyptian society.
• Tut's Return to Tradition: Tutankhamun, as a young boy, succeeded Akhenaten (then known as Tutankhaten) and restored the traditional gods and priesthoods, marking a return to the ways of his grandfather, Amenhotep III. 

In essence, Amenhotep III established an era of stability and grandeur, which was then overturned by his son Akhenaten, only for Tutankhamun to later re-establish the traditional order, linking the reigns of these powerful pharaohs through direct lineage.