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War Horses & Chariots —

How powerful was ancient Israel's calvary and chariotry?

War Horses & Chariots —

How powerful was ancient Israel's calvary and chariotry?

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Beginning in Exodus, the second book of the Bible, horses are mentioned frequently in the context of war. At first, horses and chariots are the terrifying tools of the enemies of Israel, Pharaoh’s chariot forces, and the deadly iron chariotry of the Philistines for example. In these early days of
Lions & Kings —

What did it mean to slay a lion? Why ancient kings used the lion symbol.

Lions & Kings —

What did it mean to slay a lion? Why ancient kings used the lion symbol.

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The lion was one of the main predators of ancient Israel and as such, it’s mentioned often in the Bible. Today, the wild Asiatic lion is extinct in the middle east. A modern cousin lives in captivity in small numbers, thanks to conservation efforts, but as such is inherently different
Divine Genocide & Moral Necessity —

Countering accusations against God’s moral character on account of the Conquest.

Divine Genocide & Moral Necessity —

Countering accusations against God’s moral character on account of the Conquest.

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The exploits of Deuteronomy and conquest of Joshua no doubt raise a few eyebrows for newcomers to the faith, doubters, cynics, and even longtime Christians, where accusations and questions of God’s moral character abound. Underneath these accounts of bloodshed, there is at first glance, a deep-seated conflict between God’s wrath
Tabernacle Camp of Israel —

How ancient Egypt proves the Tabernacle was real

Tabernacle Camp of Israel —

How ancient Egypt proves the Tabernacle was real

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The Bible meticulously describes the construction and layout of the Israelite’s Tent Tabernacle twice in Exodus (Exodus 25-27, 35-38). It was to be a place of worship for the temporarily nomadic Israelites, a place where God would dwell with them, his presence and thus authority would be near (Exodus 25:8).
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.
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