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By Gerald Flurry • June 17
Analysis: The Hezekiah Bulla
Analysis: The Hezekiah Bulla
The first-and-only bulla belonging to a king of Judah or Israel ever found in archaeological excavations
By Christopher Eames • June 11
King Ahaz’s Tribute: Proof From an Assyrian Inscription
King Ahaz’s Tribute: Proof From an Assyrian Inscription
An inscription that confirms the biblical account of Ahaz’s tribute to Tiglath-Pileser iii
By Warren Reinsch • June 5
Israel’s Biblical History
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Archaeology Verifies the Reign of Judah’s Youngest King
Archaeology Verifies the Reign of Judah’s Youngest King
New archaeological discovery in Jerusalem adds to evidence of King Josiah’s reign.
By Brent Nagtegaal • May 28
Mesad Hashavyahu Ostracon: A Case of Biblical Law
Mesad Hashavyahu Ostracon: A Case of Biblical Law
And the first extra-biblical evidence of the Sabbath
By Warren Reinsch • May 20
Biblical Jaazaniah: Proved?
Biblical Jaazaniah: Proved?
Archaeological and historical evidence of another ‘almost’ discovered biblical figure.
By Warren Reinsch • May 14
Proof: Archaeology Proves the Bible
Proof: Archaeology Proves the Bible
Archaeology unearths historical fact—and proves the biblical record at the same time.
By Christopher Eames • May 13
Balak, Bilbo or Bruce? Mesha Stele Says Anything but David
Balak, Bilbo or Bruce? Mesha Stele Says Anything but David
The latest scholarly attempt to undermine the historicity of King David
By Brent Nagtegaal • May 12
A Jerusalem Archaeologist, an African Explorer, and the Same Old, Cold Establishment
A Jerusalem Archaeologist, an African Explorer, and the Same Old, Cold Establishment
‘Dr. Mazar, I presume?’
By Christopher Eames • May 4
The Oldest Writing in Jerusalem
The Oldest Writing in Jerusalem
Two of the oldest pieces of writing found in Jerusalem leave their mark on the archaeological and biblical worlds.
By Rachael Grellet and Christopher Eames • May 3
Esarhaddon Prism Proves King Manasseh
Esarhaddon Prism Proves King Manasseh
An ancient Babylonian clay prism confirms two biblical kings and the accuracy of the Bible narrative.
By Warren Reinsch • April 30
Elusive Fortified City of King Rehoboam Found in Southern Israel
Elusive Fortified City of King Rehoboam Found in Southern Israel
A recent discovery from the kingdom of Judah’s second city.
By Brent Nagtegaal • April 29
Plagues of Egypt: Proved?
Plagues of Egypt: Proved?
A document describing Egypt’s sudden downfall is suspiciously similar to the Exodus account.
By Christopher Eames • April 24
Does Archaeology Support the Biblical Account of the Exodus?
Does Archaeology Support the Biblical Account of the Exodus?
An interview with archaeology writer Christopher Eames about what archaeology and secular history says of this momentous biblical event
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • April 21
Inscriptions: The Biblical Figures That Nearly Were
Inscriptions: The Biblical Figures That Nearly Were
Artifacts that all but identify biblical personalities
By Christopher Eames • April 19
Did Lions, Bears, Leopards and Camels Really Live in Ancient Israel?
Did Lions, Bears, Leopards and Camels Really Live in Ancient Israel?
An interview with archaeology writer Christopher Eames
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • April 16
The Animals of the Bible
The Animals of the Bible
The unusual species that once roamed ancient Israel
By Christopher Eames • April 12
Official in King Josiah’s Court Confirmed in Jerusalem Excavation
Official in King Josiah’s Court Confirmed in Jerusalem Excavation
In this week’s podcast, we interview excavation co-director Dr. Yiftah Shalev
By Brent Nagtegaal • April 7
Childbirth: Evolution, the Bible and Archaeology
Childbirth: Evolution, the Bible and Archaeology
The ‘most natural thing in the world’—and for scientists, a real dilemma
By Christopher Eames • April 6
Israeli Archaeologist: Jeroboam II, Not David, is the Real Biblical Hero
Israeli Archaeologist: Jeroboam II, Not David, is the Real Biblical Hero
By Brent Nagtegaal • April 1
Nathan-Melech: Found!
Nathan-Melech: Found!
Rare First Temple period seal impression provides first proof of one of King Josiah’s aides.
By Christopher Eames and Warren Reinsch • March 31
Camels: Proof That the Bible Is False?
Camels: Proof That the Bible Is False?
According to scholars from Tel Aviv University: Yes.
By Christopher Eames • March 29
The Biblical Prophets: Archaeological Evidence?
The Biblical Prophets: Archaeological Evidence?
Proof of the biblical kings abounds. What, if anything, about the prophets?
By Christopher Eames • March 21
Biblical Names Confirmed Through Archaeology
Biblical Names Confirmed Through Archaeology
They may not refer to specific biblical individuals—but even generic names help authenticate the account.
By Christopher Eames • March 16
Jeremiah’s Captors Discovered
Jeremiah’s Captors Discovered
Two bullae shine a light on the accuracy of the biblical account.
By Rachael Grellet and Christopher Eames • March 5
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