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Faith Affirming Findings podcast is devoted to sharing discoveries of biblical archaeology - artifacts and sites that relate to the Bible. These discoveries will affirm your faith in the historical reliability of the Bible, and provide unique insights into the culture of the Bible.
Behistun Relief - King Darius Left a Message 330 Feet on top of a Cliff!
Faith Affirming Findings
6 minutes
3 months ago
Behistun Relief - King Darius Left a Message 330 Feet on top of a Cliff!
Learn about an **ancient inscription** of King **Darius the Great**, carved high, 330 feet up on a cliffside, which affirms the historicity and reliability of **sacred scriptures**. This incredible **archaeological** discovery, found in **iran**, will strengthen your faith. The Behistun Inscription details Darius's rise to power, the crushing of revolts, and the organization of his empire into satrapies.
Takeaways -The Behistun Inscription is a monumental archaeological discovery. -It was transcribed by Henry Rawlinson in the mid-1800s. -The inscription depicts Darius the Great's victory over Guamata. -It is a trilingual text in Old Persian, Akkadian, and Elamite. -The inscription confirms the historical existence of Darius as mentioned in the Bible. -Darius's reign began in 522 BC, aligning with biblical accounts. -The inscription describes the establishment of satrapies, matching biblical texts. -It serves as evidence that the Bible is a reliable historical record. -The discovery encourages faith in the historicity of Scripture.
00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - The Discovery 01:29 - A Description of the Behistun Inscription 02:40 - The Inscription Deciphered 03:32 - Biblical Events Involving Darius I 03:99 - The Significance of the Behistun Inscription 05:09 - Conclusion
Faith Affirming Findings
Faith Affirming Findings podcast is devoted to sharing discoveries of biblical archaeology - artifacts and sites that relate to the Bible. These discoveries will affirm your faith in the historical reliability of the Bible, and provide unique insights into the culture of the Bible.
