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Hygiene in Ancient Israel —

How did the ancient Israelites stay clean and ritually pure?

Hygiene in Ancient Israel —

How did the ancient Israelites stay clean and ritually pure?

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One of the weaknesses in the material archaeology of the Biblical world is in recreating the day-to-day lives of the people. Some daily articles made of more perishable materials do not survive in abundance, and without a written explanation of everyday life, it can be difficult to know with certainty
Woman of the Palace —

How high ranking royal women may have influenced the rebuilding of Jerusalem

Woman of the Palace —

How high ranking royal women may have influenced the rebuilding of Jerusalem

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Just as God elevated the jewess Esther to a position of great power and authority in the foreign land of Persia, so too would He elevate Nehemiah. And the rising up of both individuals was for similar purpose: to help secure the future of the Israelites. While Esther became Queen