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Post 20 – Discovered in the ruins of ancient Babylon, the “Cyrus Cylinder” is one of the most important discoveries in Biblical archeology. It describes how Cyrus, founder of the Persian empire, entered Babylon Continue reading
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Post 19 – You may have seen a headline like this early in December? The Biblical King being referenced is none other than Hezekiah. The clay seal or “bulla” was found near the Temple Mount in what seems to have been an ancient dump site. The clay seal would have secured a string around a rolled Continue reading
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Post 18 – The burial of King Uzziah, this week in #weeklybiblereadingarcheology. When the leperous Uzziah dies (2 Chr 26:23) he was buried, not in the City of David with the other kings (see Post 17) but in the burial field Continue reading
Where are the “burial places of the kings” (2 Chronicles 21:20)? On a hill to the west of the City of David is a building that claims to house King David’s tomb. Inside the building (which serves as a Synagogue, Mosque and Church) visitors will see observant Jews praying next to a stone tomb that they are convinced belongs to the ancient king (Top). However, most Jews recognize that this couldn’t possibly be David’s tomb. The building is not nearly sufficiently ancient dating back only to the Continue reading
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