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Abel Beth Maacah —

When war, wisdom, and a wealth of archaeological evidence prove the Biblical account

Abel Beth Maacah —

When war, wisdom, and a wealth of archaeological evidence prove the Biblical account

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In 2 Samuel 20, we’re introduced to a city named Abel Beth Maacah. This city is brought to the forefront of Israel’s national drama after the end of Absalom’s rebellion against his father King David–––the tribes decided to invite David back to Jerusalem as their king, but peace was fragile.
Ancient Board Games —

What kind of games did people play in the ancient world?

Ancient Board Games —

What kind of games did people play in the ancient world?

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Games and board games are sometimes seen as a modern luxury, but history shows that humans everywhere and in every-time have invented and played games. As far back into human history as modern man can see, there is evidence of gameplay. The earliest examples come from the Neolithic time period
Historical Tour of Mizpah —

Exploring history, archaeology and Scripture about this Biblically significant location.

Historical Tour of Mizpah —

Exploring history, archaeology and Scripture about this Biblically significant location.

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In Hebrew, the place name “Mizpah" means “watchtower”. With this meaning in mind, then, it’s not surprising that there were a few Biblical locations named this. First, Mizpah was used as another name for the pile of stones set up by Jacob and Laban in Genesis 31; this location seems
586 BC: The Fall of Jerusalem —

A quick overview of how the capital city of southern Judah was conquered by the Babylonians

586 BC: The Fall of Jerusalem —

A quick overview of how the capital city of southern Judah was conquered by the Babylonians

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In 586 BC the Babylonian military, led by King Nebuchadnezzar, succeeded in breaking a two-year-long siege and destroyed much of the city of Jerusalem; her walls, palaces, and most devastatingly, the Temple of Solomon. Nebuchadnezzar was continuing his mission to secure and grow the resurrected Babylonian Empire, known today as
Schools of the Prophets —

Who were they and what does the Bible say about them?

Schools of the Prophets —

Who were they and what does the Bible say about them?

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From the time of the prophet and priest Samuel, God’s prophets “gathered into groups known as schools of prophets or sons of prophets. Experienced prophets were mentors for younger ones, and they lived and worked together in the Lord’s service.”[1] These apprentice prophets were called “sons” of the prophets (or