Biblical Archaeology Today with Steve Waldron

The Jebusite gutters mentioned by David have been discovered. Jebus is discussed in some detail. God bless!!

A name closely related to Goliath has been discovered in Gath. Gates destruction by Hazeal is also arrested to. God bless!

3 different Gibeah’s are mentioned in Scripture. One is 3 to 6 miles north of Jerusalem. The Gibeah of Judges 19-20 has been discovered, as has Sauls rudimentary palace fort. It is also mentioned by Thutmose 3 in the mid-2nd millennium BC. God bless you today!

The Pool of Gibeon was discovered in 1957 by James Pritchard of the University of Pennsylvania. At 88 ft. deep, with a spiral staircase leading down to the water table, it is considered one of the worlds great engineering marvels. It is located 6 miles north of Jerusalem. God bless you today!

How could Samson destroy a huge temple sporting complex by pushing down 2 pillars? Archaeology gives the answer. Also, a fascinating seal has been found, quite possibly depicting the Biblical Samson.

Megiddo, the Biblical Har-Megiddo, or Armageddon, has a rich and varied history. Napoleon said it was the worlds most natural battlefield. It’s archaeology extends back to at least the 3rd millennium BC. God bless!

Bethlehem is mentioned in the Amarna Letters about 1400 BC. A clay seal from the 7th-8th Century BC mentions it. Rachel’s Tomb greets you as you enter the city. This home of David, Jesse, Ruth, and the Birthplace of Jesus the Messiah is incredibly fascinating. God bless! Subscribe and listen to the back library.

The Nation of Israel is mentioned in the Merneptah Stele from 1209 B.C. They are mentioned as a people, not a land yet, just as the Bible describes. Canaan, Ashkelon, and Gezer are also mentioned on this 10 feet high granite victory stele. Also, another possible significant Biblical find is examined. God bless you today! Please subscribe and share!

Steve Waldron examines the Biblical significance of the Amarna Letters. It is surprising the number of Biblical cities and people groups mentioned, as well as the mysterious Habiru. God bless you today! Please continue to pray for us, in Jesus Name!

Archaeology shows that the Biblical Walls of Jericho in Joshua’s time did indeed fall down flat. Let’s take a look! God bless and thanks for listening!

In 1967 one of the most remarkable Biblical Discoveries occurred at Deir Alla, Jordan. A portion of a wall had inscribed on it visions of Balaam. This is incredible attestation to the authenticity of the Bible!

In 1979 one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time occurred, by a 13 year old boy. 2 small silver scrolls were found from the Solomon’s Temple era, 600 BC. They contained Scripture, and repeated references to Jehovah. God bless!

The 1928 discovery of Ras Shamra in Ugarit, on the northern Syrian coast, provides a fascinating look at ancient Canaanite religion and life. It gives interesting background on the Biblical tensions between Israel and the Canaanites. Baal, Asherah, and Dagon are prominenty seen in Canaanite society.

Is there any proof that the Exodus happened? 3,000,000 or so people leaving Egypt would leave behind some evidence wouldn’t they? We look at the Ipuwer Papyrus, Shiphrah, Goshen, and Tell el-Dab’a in this episode. God bless!

The Biblical Joseph, who became vice-regent in Egypt, has many fascinating discoveries that confirm his identity. Let’s take a look! God bless!

Cities immediately after the Flood are mentioned in the Egyptian Execration Texts. These are texts that were used in cursing various people groups and cities. Shows the validity of the Bible. God bless!

Today we look at the beautiful Biblical city of Hebron, 3,050 above sea level, 19 miles south of Jerusalem. Hebron still exists, and is home of the Cave of the Patriarchs, the burial place of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Leah. Fascinating!

We explore the various explanations and locations for Sodom and the cities of the Plain. The Bible is seen to be a historical book as well as revelation of truth.

Has Abram’s home city of Ur been discovered? It has, and it is fascinating!

The list of elongated lifespans of Kings in Sumer has been found in at least 8 ancient archaeological discoveries. Does it prove the Bible? We look at some fascinating ways that it does. God bless!

Is the Tower of Babel episode in Genesis 11 historical? Or just an ancient myth. We look at the evidence today. God bless!

Several cities in Genesis 10 have been associated with Nimrod. These are all archaeologically verifiable. We also look at the identity of Nimrod. God bless!

Today we look at the Gilgamesh Epic and how it correlates to the Genesis account of Noah’s Flood. We’ll also look at other evidence for the Flood.

We examine the Adam and Eve Seal, The Temptation Seal, and the early city of Eridu. All seem to have tantalizing connections with Adam, Eve, the Garden of Eden, and the Fall.

Today we examine the Enuma Elish and the Atrahasis Epic, and compare them to Genesis