Tag Archives: LMLK jars

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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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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Signs of Administration in the early Kingdom of Judah?

Posted on November 5, 2015 by LukeChandler

A new article by Hoo-Goo Kang and Yosef Garfinkel on marked jar handles is available for free download. These handles date to the early 10th century and point to governmental authority in the region of Judah. The authors conclude the impressed handles were precursors … Continue reading →

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Biblical Artifacts in the Israel Museum

Posted on June 27, 2015 by LukeChandler

We are free this weekend and enjoyed 3 hours this morning in one of the world’s great museums for biblical artifacts. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is the repository for many discoveries we see in Bible dictionaries, commentaries, and other … Continue reading →

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Other Khirbet Qeiyafa Discoveries: A Tower and an Idol

Posted on July 31, 2013 by LukeChandler

After all the attention surrounding the recent “David’s Palace” announcement, here are details on some other finds from the final season at Kh. Qeiyafa. Because I have worked as a volunteer at the site for five years running, the Qeiyafa … Continue reading →

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New (Solomonic?) Wall Uncovered in Jerusalem

Posted on February 22, 2010 by LukeChandler

Eilat Mazar, who has directed excavations in the City of David for several years, has another find. Hebrew University archaeologists have revealed an ancient path in Jerusalem believed to date back to the time of King Solomon, along with structures … Continue reading →

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Khirbet Qeiyafa is so important…

Posted on October 8, 2009 by LukeChandler

Many ancient jar handles with the stamp “LMLK” have been discovered in Israel over the years. These Hebrew consonants translate as “Belonging to the King.” Jars with this stamp contained royal/governmental stores of olive oil, wine, grain, etc. and have … Continue reading →

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