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From the blog of Naami Ganz at The Times of Israel

Archaeologist suggests five cities outside Jerusalem were once part of the Bible’s lost empire of King David.

Prof. Yossi Garfinkel Thinks a Ring of Fortified Towns Around Jerusalem Proves David Ruled Over a Substantial Kingdom, but Colleagues Say Those Settlements May Have Nothing to Do With Ancient Judah

Hebrew University professor claims evidence around Jerusalem supports David as no mere shepherd chieftain; critics accuse him of oversimplification, calling theory a fish story

'And Abram heard that his kinsman had been taken captive, and he armed his trained men, those born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, and he pursued [them] until Dan.' (Genesis: 14:14)

Israel Prize-winning Bible scholar dives into Shavuot scroll's meaning, laments lack of biblical literacy in secular society, but sees hope in anti-judicial overhaul demonstrations

From the blog of Julian Alper at The Times of Israel

Independence Day is nothing new. Israel celebrated its first way back in biblical times.

Thus far, in my articles and my 2023 book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back Up the Bible, I have documented I provide extrabiblical documentation for ten kings of Judah & Israel, adding to my 15 previous similar efforts, for a total of 25 out of 42, or 60% "outside" verification.

The wicked reign of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel is summarized in the Bible as follows: 1 Kings 16:29-33 (RSV) In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of I offer various archaeological evidences of the time-period and various aspects and events regarding wicked King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, in the 9th c. B.C.