The latest foolhardy attack to take down biblical kings David and Solomon

Tel Motza hosted a pagan shrine displaying a Canaanite deity—a find characterized as ‘surprising.’ Here’s why it’s not.

Some wonderful developments have occurred in ancient Jerusalem over the past 50 years. I believe great discoveries and accomplishments are still to be made.

The point that the great acrostic poem of Proverbs 31 is trying to make

How the ancient alphabet of the Israelites came to be used by nearly 70 percent of the world’s population

Recent Israeli archaeological development corroborates biblical descriptions of King David and King Solomon.

A compelling new study reveals the three chunks of the famous stele to be the work of two scribes.

The excavation season begins at the Ophel, Jerusalem. Follow the excavation blog for regular updates.

Another major media piece reviews the historicity of King David. We review the conclusions.

It’s not what she’s uncovering that rankles scholarly critics—it’s that her findings confirm the biblical narrative.

How the “stones speak” about one of Judah’s longest-reigning monarchs

But do the counterarguments have any weight?

Does the archaeological evidence match the conquest account?

Can we know exactly when Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were on the scene?

A shipwreck discovery off Israel’s coast reveals an ancient connection with Cyprus and Sardinia.

A 12-year-old finds an ancient treasure.

And the first extra-biblical evidence of the Sabbath, perhaps even Shavuot

He’s often identified with Ahmose I. Here’s a case for someone else, although not so far removed.