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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