When I was a new Christian, I was so intrigued by biblical prophecy and the book of Revelation. My father was really into this kind of bible study, so the very first few books I read as a new Christian was on this topic. The one thing that stood out to me from these studies … Read more
Khirbet Qeiyafa, also known as the Elah Fortress, is an ancient site located in the Shephelah region of Israel, near the Elah Valley. Archaeologists believe it to be one of the cities fortified by King David, dating the 10th century BCE, specifically the city of Shaaraim or Neta’im, due to its proximity to Khirbet Ğudraya.[1]“Khirbet … Read more
The name “Melchizedek” (מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק) is derived from two Hebrew words: “malki” (מַלְכִּי), meaning “my king,” and “zedek” (צֶדֶק), meaning “righteousness” or “justice.” Therefore, the name Melchizedek can be understood to mean “my king is righteousness” or “king of righteousness.” The name Melchizedek holds significant theological and symbolic importance, representing righteousness, kingship, and priesthood. Its meaning … Read more
About the Mt. Ebal Curse Inscription In 2019 a large “dump” of excavated material from the 1980s was sifted through for discovery of any archaeological remains. That material had been sifted through already but was only dry sifted. A newer technique called wet sifting had proven to be very effective at other sites like Shiloh … Read more
The Madness of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 There are a number of biblical passages that are classified as unforgettable and the madness of Nebuchadnezzar easily qualifies for the list. The book of Daniel is filled with perplexing passages and predictions so it has been scoured by those interested in the prophecies. However, despite the … Read more
Many Christians have pored over even the slightest details in the Cain and Abel story trying to discern the meaning of the more confusing parts of the narrative. One of the most confusing parts is the fact that the narrative highlights that one brother was a farmer and one was a shepherd. Moreover, for seemingly … Read more