Tag Archives: Hezekiah

Proposed text of new Hezekiah inscriptions in Jerusalem

Posted on December 15, 2022 by LukeChandler

Eli Shukron and Gershon Galil have announced the identification of several stone inscriptions from Hezekiah in and around Jerusalem’s ancient water system. Remarkably, one of their newly identified inscriptions is at the end of Hezekiah’s tunnel, just below the spot … Continue reading →

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Claim: New Inscriptions from Hezekiah Discovered in City of David

Posted on December 14, 2022 by LukeChandler

Gershom Galil and Eli Shukron are announcing a set of newly-discovered inscriptions in Jerusalem that they attribute to Hezekiah. They are said to be monumental inscriptions that summarize some of Hezekiah’s accomplishments with specific dates. These new texts have been … Continue reading →

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Possible Monumental Inscription with Hezekiah’s Name

Posted on October 27, 2022 by LukeChandler

A large limestone fragment discoverd in a Jerusalem excavation may show the name of biblical king Hezekiah, according to archaeologist Eli Shukron and epigrapher Gershom Galil. The broken slab measures around 5.5″ x 4″ x 2″ and was found near … Continue reading →

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Updated Report: Turkey will NOT return Hezekiah’s Tunnel inscription to Israel

Posted on March 11, 2022 by LukeChandler

(See update at bottom) A report today states that Turkey has agreed to return the famous inscription from Hezekiah’s tunnel back to Jerusalem. The inscription, etched on stone near the western end of the 8th BC water tunnel, describes how … Continue reading →

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Archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar passes away

Posted on May 25, 2021 by LukeChandler

We just learned today that Dr. Eilat Mazar passed away in Jerusalem. No details have been released except that she will be buried tomorrow. She became widely known in the archaeological world for her discovery of “David’s Palace” in Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

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Gov’t complex from time of Hezekiah, Manasseh discovered near US Embassy in Jerusalem

Posted on July 22, 2020 by LukeChandler

The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a large building from the ancient Kingdom of Judah that has been dated to the time of kings Hezekiah and Manasseh (Heb. – Menashe). The Jerusalem Post article includes photos and … Continue reading →

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Register for the 1st International Conference on Biblical Archaeology Online (in English, Español y Portuguesa)

Posted on October 23, 2019 by LukeChandler

If you’ve wanted to attend an overseas biblical archaeology conference but never have the time and/or money, Hebrew University and the Moriah Center are bringing this year’s International Conference on Biblical Archaeology online to you. For a reasonable registration fee … Continue reading →

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See Sennacherib’s biblical invasion of Judah in the British Museum

Posted on January 29, 2019 by LukeChandler

The Bible describes Sennacherib’s invasion of Hezekiah’s Judah in three different books. Sennacherib dedicated a central room in his palace to this same event. Clearly, it made an impression all around. All three biblical accounts describe Sennacherib’s army coming to Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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Isaiah’s Personal Seal Found?

Posted on February 22, 2018 by LukeChandler

Archaeologists may have found Isaah’s “autograph” during excavations in Jerusalem. This clay impression (bulla) was uncovered a few years ago along with others, including one belonging to King Hezekiah.  It was finally announced this morning in a press release. Dr. … Continue reading →

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Temple from Hezekiah’s Time Found at Lachish (Photos and Video)

Posted on September 28, 2016 by LukeChandler

Archaeologists announced the discovery at Tel Lachish of an ancient Judahite shrine dating to around the time of King Hezekiah. The shrine had been desecrated, which may relate to biblical accounts of Hezekiah’s religious purge against idols and “high places.” These … Continue reading →

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