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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.
Khirbet Qeiyafa - King David's Fortified City Uncovered!
Faith Affirming Findings
5 minutes
3 months ago
Khirbet Qeiyafa - King David's Fortified City Uncovered!
In this episode of Faith Affirming Findings, Dr. Paul Weaver discusses the archaeological discovery of Khirbet Qeiyafa, a fortified city from the time of King David. The findings challenge previous skepticism regarding the historical existence of King David and affirm the biblical narrative. The site features unique characteristics, including two city gates and an administrative center, which support the idea of a structured kingdom during David's reign. The episode emphasizes the importance of these discoveries in strengthening faith and understanding biblical history.
Takeaways -Khirbet Qeiyafa is a significant archaeological site from the 10th century BC. -The site challenges the skepticism surrounding King David's historical existence. -Excavations revealed a fortified city with unique features like two gates. -The findings align with biblical descriptions of King David's kingdom. -The absence of pig bones indicates adherence to biblical dietary laws. -The site serves as a time capsule of the early kingdom of Judah. -Archaeologists believe the site may have governed the region. -The discoveries support the reliability of the biblical record.
Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Excavations at Khirbet Qeiyafa 01:41 - The Discoveries at Khirbet Qeiyafa 03:02 - The Silencing of the Critics 03:46 - The Biblical Significance 04:37 - 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.
