Lying between the Mount of Olives and Temple Mount, the Kidron Valley has played a key role in Israel's history...and will play a huge part in future history when God gathers all nations there (also known as the Valley of Jehoshaphat) to judge the nations! (See Joel 3:1-2) That will be the final test of …
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What Do You Know about Caesarea Maritima?
Caesarea by the Sea In Israel, there are two Caesareas. But before we discuss where the two are located, can you take a guess from where the name "Caesarea" may have come? If you believe it may have been named for Augustus Caesar, you are correct! Caesarea Philippi is located in the far north of …
What a Time to Visit Israel!
Ancient Ziklag Discovered? What a fascinating time to visit Israel! I can hardly wait for our tour group to arrive there in November! Why? Because Bible-confirming sites and artifacts are being found in Israel every single day! It has been an especially rich time of discovery and/or unveiling over the past few weeks. Nathan-Melech's bulla …
Shiloh: Israel’s First Capital
Excavation of Ancient Shiloh Did you know Shiloh, not Jerusalem, was actually the first capital of Israel? Indeed, the Ark of the Covenant rested there for many years after Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land. It was the center of worship until the first Temple was built in Jerusalem, and was reduced to …