Tag Archives: Israel Antiquities Authority

First Temple: “Beka” Weight Discovered (Archaeology)

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Daniel Silas

Video in Hebrew with English subtitles. The weight is around 3,000 years old. “Featuring an ancient Hebrew inscription, the object was used to weigh the annual half-shekel donation Jews brought to maintain the Holy Temple.” Full news story here. Advertisements

Posted in Archaeology, Bible, History, Israel | Tagged archaeology, Beka, beka weight, biblical archaeology, biblical shekel, City of David, City of David Foundation, Eli Shukron, Exodus 38:26, First Temple, half-shekel tax, Israel, Israel Antiquities Authority | Leave a comment

Seal of Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, King of Judah (Discovered)

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Daniel Silas

Another great archaeological discovery that continues to prove the Bible is accurate. “Archaeologists deciphered a seal impression bearing the name of the 8th century BCE biblical King Hezekiah recently found during excavations next to the Old City of Jerusalem, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, History, Judah, News | Tagged 2 Kings 18:5, 8th century Judean ruler, archaeology, biblical archaeology, bulla, City of David, Dr. Eilat Mazar, Hebrew University, Hezekiah son of Ahaz, Israel Antiquities Authority, King of Judah, Ophel, Reut Ben Arieh | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Israel Antiquities Authority

First Temple: “Beka” Weight Discovered (Archaeology)

Seal of Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, King of Judah (Discovered)

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