Gershom Galil and Eli Shukron are announcing a set of newly-discovered inscriptions in Jerusalem that they attribute to Hezekiah. They are said to be monumental inscriptions that summarize some of Hezekiah's accomplishments with specific dates. These new texts have been identified in and around the water system that King Hezekiah constructed in the 8th century... Continue Reading →
A large limestone fragment discoverd in a Jerusalem excavation may show the name of biblical king Hezekiah, according to archaeologist Eli Shukron and epigrapher Gershom Galil. The broken slab measures around 5.5" x 4" x 2" and was found near the Gihon Spring back in 2007. Scholars published the large fragment a year after its... Continue Reading →
ASOR (the American Society for Overseas Research) is hosting a webinar this Sunday, Sept. 19, at 4:30pm (US Eastern Time) on "David, Solomon, and Rehoboam's Kingdom - the Archaeological Evidence." In recent years, we have uncovered many things from the time of Israel & Judah's first kings. I invite you to join this online session... Continue Reading →
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a large building from the ancient Kingdom of Judah that has been dated to the time of kings Hezekiah and Manasseh (Heb. - Menashe). The Jerusalem Post article includes photos and a drone video with clear views of the excavated building and surrounding area. This new... Continue Reading →
The Bible describes Sennacherib's invasion of Hezekiah's Judah in three different books. Sennacherib dedicated a central room in his palace to this same event. Clearly, it made an impression all around. All three biblical accounts describe Sennacherib's army coming to Jerusalem after conquering the city of Lachish. Take a look at 2 Kings 18:13-17, 2 Chronicles... Continue Reading →
If you are interested in Archaeology and the Bible, and especially if you're curious what it's like to join a dig, a new video is available for your enjoyment. The video covers recent work at biblical Lachish and was created by Bob Henry and Rachel Martin, a couple that participated in recent excavations there. Lachish... Continue Reading →
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