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Could Abraham’s 318 Have Defeated Four Armies?
Could Abraham’s 318 Have Defeated Four Armies?
Impossible odds?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • January 14
Göbekli Tepe, ‘Stone Age Zoo,’ in the Book of Genesis
Göbekli Tepe, ‘Stone Age Zoo,’ in the Book of Genesis
A ‘Stone Age zoo,’ Aboriginal Australians, booze and worldwide calamity at the earliest temple ever found—discoveries at this fantastical Turkish site parallel a peculiar early biblical setting.
By Christopher Eames • January 2
Christmas Trees—in the Hebrew Bible?
Christmas Trees—in the Hebrew Bible?
The book of Jeremiah contains a remarkable description of what appears to be Christmas trees. How could this be possible—some seven centuries before the birth of Christianity?
By Christopher Eames • December 24, 2020
Has Evidence of the Prophet Elisha Been Discovered?
Has Evidence of the Prophet Elisha Been Discovered?
A peculiar inscription matching the name of one of Israel’s most famous prophets
By Christopher Eames • December 23, 2020
The Israelite Origins of Our Alphabet
The Israelite Origins of Our Alphabet
Where did our English (and worldwide) alphabet systems originate? Why are they so similar to the alphabet of the ancient Israelites?
By Christopher Eames • December 22, 2020
Where Is the Tomb of David?
Where Is the Tomb of David?
The Bible provides a remarkable amount of information about King David’s sepulcher.
By Stephen Flurry
Was God’s Covenant with David Conditional?
Was God’s Covenant with David Conditional?
King David was promised an everlasting throne. But where is it today? Was the promise conditional?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff
Jeremiah’s Strange Commission
Jeremiah’s Strange Commission
What happened to God’s unconditional promise to David?
By Herbert W. Armstrong
How King David United Israel Around Jerusalem
How King David United Israel Around Jerusalem
And the origins of God’s eternal promise to David
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • November 8, 2020
Are These the Bones of Leviathan?
Are These the Bones of Leviathan?
What was the fearsome biblical ‘leviathan’? Could it be a terrifying sea creature discovered in the sands of the Near East—a beast whose scientific name aptly translates to ‘King Lizard’?
By Christopher Eames • October 22, 2020
The Hebrew Year 5781—or Is It?
The Hebrew Year 5781—or Is It?
The important debate you’ve probably never heard of
By Christopher Eames
How Accurate Are Scientific Dating Techniques?
How Accurate Are Scientific Dating Techniques?
A truly rational person must be willing to admit what he or she does not know.
By Andrew Miiller • September 9, 2020
A Lifeline From the Philippines
A Lifeline From the Philippines
‘It’s a remarkable story about a remarkable feat of humanity.’
By Jeremiah Jacques • August 31, 2020
What Happened to the ‘Lost’ Tribes of Israel?
What Happened to the ‘Lost’ Tribes of Israel?
And why it is important to know the answer
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • August 16, 2020
The Jeremiah Seals Restore Hope in David’s Throne
The Jeremiah Seals Restore Hope in David’s Throne
What happened to David’s royal line is one of the greatest mysteries in the Bible, but you can remove that mystery and build powerful hope in your life!
By Gerald Flurry
Biblical Longevity of the First Humans
Biblical Longevity of the First Humans
Surely no one could live for 900 years.
By Christopher Eames • August 2, 2020
Natural Selection: An Answer to Everything
Natural Selection: An Answer to Everything
Why are humans so physically unique among the animal kingdom?
By Christopher Eames • July 29, 2020
Did Angels Marry Women and Breed Giants?
Did Angels Marry Women and Breed Giants?
Who were the ‘sons of God,’ ‘daughters of men’ and ‘Nephilim’ of Genesis 6?
By Christopher Eames • July 5, 2020
Scotland and Wales: The ‘Lost’ Tribes of Simeon and Levi?
Scotland and Wales: The ‘Lost’ Tribes of Simeon and Levi?
Did the ‘missing’ tribe of Simeon and part of the tribe of Levi migrate into the British Isles—and, in particular, Scotland and Wales?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • July 5, 2020
Norway: A ‘Lost’ Part of the Tribe of Benjamin?
Norway: A ‘Lost’ Part of the Tribe of Benjamin?
Could the Norwegians and Icelanders be descendants of a missing part of this ancient Israelite tribe?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • June 14, 2020
A Lesson from King Hezekiah and Isaiah
A Lesson from King Hezekiah and Isaiah
One of the greatest king-prophet relationships holds an inspiring message of hope
By Gerald Flurry
Denmark: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
Denmark: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
Could the Danes be descendants of this ancient Israelite tribe?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • June 1, 2020
Were the Celtic Druids Pagan Israelite Priests?
Were the Celtic Druids Pagan Israelite Priests?
Parallel practices, festivals, clothing, symbols, ritual sites—and evidence of migration
By Brad Macdonald • May 26, 2020
Sweden: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Naphtali?
Sweden: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Naphtali?
Could the Swedes be descendants of this ancient Israelite tribe?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • May 17, 2020
Why Solomon Hated Life
Why Solomon Hated Life
King Solomon possessed more riches and enjoyed more pleasures than any human in history—yet he hated life. Here is how you can love life while having much less.
By Gerald Flurry • May 13, 2020
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