Bible archeology news

Here are some recent news and discoveries in the field of Bible archaeology:

  1. The Tel Dan Inscription: In 1993, archaeologists discovered a stone inscription at Tel Dan, Israel, which mentions the "House of David," a reference to King David, the second king of Israel. This discovery is significant because it is one of the few extrabiblical references to King David and provides evidence for the historical existence of the Israelites.
  2. The Siloam Inscription: In 2005, archaeologists discovered an ancient inscription on the Siloam Tunnel, which dates back to the 8th century BCE. The inscription mentions the construction of the tunnel and the name of the king who commissioned it, Hezekiah. This discovery provides evidence for the historical existence of King Hezekiah and the city of Jerusalem.
  3. The Jehoash Inscription: In 2003, archaeologists discovered an ancient inscription on a stone slab in Jerusalem, which dates back to the 8th century BCE. The inscription mentions the name of King Jehoash, who ruled Judah from 835 to 796 BCE. This discovery provides evidence for the historical existence of King Jehoash and the city of Jerusalem.
  4. The Tel Rehov Excavations: In 2013, archaeologists completed excavations at Tel Rehov, a site in Israel that dates back to the 13th century BCE. The excavations uncovered a large, fortified city that was likely the capital of the ancient kingdom of Israel. This discovery provides evidence for the historical existence of the kingdom of Israel and its capital city.
  5. The Goliath Inscription: In 2016, archaeologists discovered an ancient inscription on a stone slab in Israel, which dates back to the 10th century BCE. The inscription mentions the name of Goliath, the giant warrior who was defeated by David in the biblical account. This discovery provides evidence for the historical existence of Goliath and the city of Gath, where he was said to have lived.
  6. The Hazor Excavations: In 2019, archaeologists completed excavations at Hazor, a site in Israel that dates back to the 3rd millennium BCE. The excavations uncovered a large, fortified city that was likely the capital of the ancient kingdom of Hazor. This discovery provides evidence for the historical existence of the kingdom of Hazor and its capital city.
  7. The Lachish Letters: In 2019, archaeologists discovered a collection of ancient letters at Lachish, a site in Israel that dates back to the 7th century BCE. The letters provide evidence for the historical existence of the kingdom of Judah and its capital city, Jerusalem.
  8. The Bethsaida Excavations: In 2020, archaeologists completed excavations at Bethsaida, a site in Israel that dates back to the 1st century CE. The excavations uncovered a large, fortified city that was likely the hometown of Peter, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. This discovery provides evidence for the historical existence of Bethsaida and its connection to the life of Jesus.

These are just a few examples of the many exciting discoveries that have been made in the field of Bible archaeology. These discoveries provide evidence for the historical existence of the people, places, and events described in the Bible, and they continue to shed new light on our understanding of the biblical world.