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 →
We just learned today that Dr. Eilat Mazar passed away in Jerusalem. No details have been released except that she will be buried tomorrow. She became widely known in the archaeological world for her discovery of "David's Palace" in Jerusalem, among other biblically-related finds. Here is a release from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where... Continue Reading →
The Tel Gezer Expedition just announced the discovery of a palatial building tentatively dated to the 10th century BC, around the time of King Solomon in the Bible. The Bible says Solomon fortified Gezer, so a large building from this period attracts public interest. Is this a structure of Solomon's government? In the biblical record,... Continue Reading →
A book launch and seminar discussion will be held next Thursday, July 9th, in Jerusalem. The event is free and open to the public. Here is the full text of the invitation: - - - - - - - - - You are invited to a seminar on “Faith and Cult in the First Temple Period”... Continue Reading →
If you read 1 Kings 6:31-33 in the Bible, you may see a margin note that the meaning of some Hebrew words is uncertain. Similar margin notes may also appear in Ezekiel chapter 41. Read 1 Kings 7:1-6 in different Bible versions such as the King James, Revised Standard, or New American Standard, and you will notice phrases... Continue Reading →
My previous post discussed the recently-completed excavations around Jerusalem's Gihon spring. This spring was the water source for ancient Jerusalem. The Gihon spring had one weakness. It lay at the bottom of the hill, but for defensive purposes the city was built along the top. How would residents access the water during a siege? The... Continue Reading →
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