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An Astonishing Archaeological Discovery Is Imminent!
An Astonishing Archaeological Discovery Is Imminent!
Over the last three decades, the legacy of King David has been resurrected through several archaeological discoveries. But the greatest discovery is still to come.
By Gerald Flurry
Is This Where King David Placed the Ark of the Covenant?
Is This Where King David Placed the Ark of the Covenant?
Visiting the Gihon Spring in Jerusalem
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • November 29
<em>Othniel v. Chushan-Rishathaim</em>:<em> </em>Evidence for the Biblical Account
Othniel v. Chushan-Rishathaim: Evidence for the Biblical Account
The archaeological evidence for the battles of the judges
By Christopher Eames • November 26
Israel’s Biblical History
Use this interactive map to explore the history, geography and archaeology of Jerusalem and Israel. To see more detail, scroll in with your cursor or click the zoom button. For more information, click a label.
Davidic-Era Fortress on Golan Aligns with Biblical History
Davidic-Era Fortress on Golan Aligns with Biblical History
A view that mainstream reporting refuses to acknowledge
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • November 15
A Philistine Seal—In Ireland?
A Philistine Seal—In Ireland?
An eighth-century b.c.e. seal was discovered on the Emerald Isle. How did it get there?
By Christopher Eames • November 11
Davidic-Era Fortress Discovered on the Golan Heights
Davidic-Era Fortress Discovered on the Golan Heights
A lookout post possibly built at the command of David’s father-in-law, the king of Geshur
By Christopher Eames • November 10
Gold Coins Discovered in Fatimid-Era Jerusalem
Gold Coins Discovered in Fatimid-Era Jerusalem
50 years after we discovered the last ones
By Christopher Eames • November 8
Did King Ahab Really Have 2,000 Chariots?
Did King Ahab Really Have 2,000 Chariots?
Archaeological discoveries are often used to ‘fact check’ the biblical account. This time the roles are reversed: A dramatic claim on an artifact was dismissed as ‘scribal error.’ Was it? What does the Bible say?
By Christopher Eames • November 2
Archaeology and the Repentant King Manasseh
Archaeology and the Repentant King Manasseh
Another attempt to discredit the Bible by using archaeology
By Brent Nagtegaal • November 1
Is King Solomon to Thank for Our Worldwide Alphabets?
Is King Solomon to Thank for Our Worldwide Alphabets?
Did you know that our modern English alphabet is derived from the same one used by the ancient Israelites? (Part 3)
By Christopher Eames • October 29
Archaeology Journalism During ‘Lockdown,’ and Our Israelite Alphabet
Archaeology Journalism During ‘Lockdown,’ and Our Israelite Alphabet
Podcast: A recap of ‘lockdown’ discoveries and articles, plus a teaser for our three-part ‘Alphabet’ series
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • October 25
Our Alphabet: Did We Get It From the Phoenicians—or Ancient Israel?
Our Alphabet: Did We Get It From the Phoenicians—or Ancient Israel?
Is the conventional wisdom correct, that we (via Greece) received it from the neighboring Phoenicians—or was it the Israelites? (Part 2)
By Christopher Eames • October 21
Awaiting the Discovery of the Tomb of King David
Awaiting the Discovery of the Tomb of King David
History confirms its existence. The Bible says it will be found.
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • October 19
When Were Seal Stamps Used? Archaeology Timeline Matches the Biblical Account
When Were Seal Stamps Used? Archaeology Timeline Matches the Biblical Account
The archaeological record of seal stamps in ancient Israel matches closely with the biblical record of their use.
By Christopher Eames • October 14
Biblical Archaeology in the Age of Scoffers
Biblical Archaeology in the Age of Scoffers
Mankind is willing to believe just about anything—except the Bible.
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • October 11
A Summer of Discoveries From King Hezekiah’s Jerusalem
A Summer of Discoveries From King Hezekiah’s Jerusalem
Jerusalem continues to yield wonderful artifacts testifying to the biblical record.
By Christopher Eames
The Gezer Calendar
The Gezer Calendar
Written around the time of King Solomon, this special artifact provides insight into the Hebrew calendar.
By Marianna Bala’a
Do You Understand English? Then You Can Read Ancient Hebrew*
Do You Understand English? Then You Can Read Ancient Hebrew*
Here’s how the ancient alphabet of the Israelites has come to be used by nearly 70 percent of the world’s population.
By Christopher Eames • September 29
Forensic Analysis Reveals Widespread Literacy in Ancient Judah
Forensic Analysis Reveals Widespread Literacy in Ancient Judah
Here’s why scholars shouldn’t have been surprised.
By Christopher Eames • September 21
The ‘Sumerian Problem’—Evidence of the Confusion of Languages?
The ‘Sumerian Problem’—Evidence of the Confusion of Languages?
How did completely different, unrelated languages emerge alongside one another in the ‘cradle of civilization’?
By Christopher Eames • September 14
Canaanite Judges-Era Fortress Discovered at Galon
Canaanite Judges-Era Fortress Discovered at Galon
‘And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites ….’
By Christopher Eames • September 8
The Israelites and Ancient Tin Trade From the British Isles
The Israelites and Ancient Tin Trade From the British Isles
Evidence that the seafaring tribe of Dan made it to southwest England
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • September 8
Ornate First Temple Period Building Discovered at Jerusalem Promenade
Ornate First Temple Period Building Discovered at Jerusalem Promenade
A discovery of several dozen beautifully carved architectural elements from the time of the Judean kings
By Christopher Eames • September 2
‘World’s First Signature’—an Early Biblical Name?
‘World’s First Signature’—an Early Biblical Name?
A small clay tablet, history’s ‘earliest signature,’ beer, and a fierce auction fight
By Christopher Eames • August 27
425 Gold Coins From Islamic Era Unearthed in Israel
425 Gold Coins From Islamic Era Unearthed in Israel
One of the largest-ever gold hoards discovered in Israel—by a pair of teenagers
By Christopher Eames • August 23
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