The archaeological record of two cities gives us insight into one of Israel’s most influential personalities.

We know what ‘Abraham’ means—Genesis 17:5 tells us. Right? Trouble is, it doesn’t really make sense—in Hebrew, that is. Why not?

Quite a lot, it turns out

Chances are you’ve heard of the famous one from Tel Dan—here are two more.

A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology

A discovery that brings to life one of the most prominent historical personalities related to King Hezekiah

Artifacts from Tel Hadid marvelously match the biblical account of Assyria’s deportation practice.

Recent underwater excavations off the coast of Tel Dor give insight into the impact of political change on maritime trade during the kingdom of Israel.

Two of the oldest pieces of writing found in Jerusalem leave their mark on the archaeological and biblical worlds.

Kadesh? Qarqar? Thermopylae? The Bible’s account is largely descriptive of events relating to ancient Israel. But certain verses also hint at these famous events happening throughout the surrounding ancient world.

For thousands of years, speculation has abounded as to the true identity of Melchizedek—then out of the wilderness came a Dead Sea Scroll.

Using Assyrian propaganda against itself

The seal of a royal servant to the king, discovered at Megiddo

Has the site of Joshua’s altar been discovered?

How a lost empire confirms biblical history

Grisly carnage at the famous Roman city hearkens back to the destruction of the original ‘sin cities.’

Hittites in second millennium b.c.e. Anatolia there were—but Hittites in second millennium b.c.e. Canaan?

Spoiler alert: It’s just as the Bible describes (although you might have missed it).

You’ve heard of Goliath, but here is a look at the people he represented.

Carbon dating can be an extremely helpful archaeological tool. But is it the reliable, objective silver-bullet solution it is often portrayed to be?

Is this the earliest reference to the tribe of Judah?

First it was King Hezekiah, then Isaiah the prophet. Now evidence has been discovered of another royal official from the same time period.