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The enduring legacy of the Jewish connection to Israel
AnaRina Bat Tzion Kreisman worldwide. More than the Jewish presence 1993, a stele was discovered in Tel Dan. It
on the land, archaeology has revealed contained the first extra-Biblical reference
The last year and a half has been tremendous treasures proving the Biblical to the Davidic Dynasty. Triangulating time,
difficult, and yet Israel has felt narrative itself. Exploring these artifacts, place, and context, it is most likely that the
tremendous love and ongoing most found in the Land of Israel, not only stele was written, or in this case edged into
support from her allies and bolsters and enhances your Bible study but stone, on behalf of the King, Hazael (1 Kings
friends who rallied to her aid, also serves as a portal to the past, spiriting 19 and 2 Kings 12) who led the Arameans
visiting and volunteering with open hearts you away to ancient Israel. in battle against the forces of King Jehoram
and hands. of Israel, son of Ahab, and King Ahaziah of
Visiting Israel is typically a whirlwind Judah. The Tel Dan Stele reads:
But with it came difficult questions from the experience, and it's challenging to retain all "I killed the king of Israel... I slew the king of the
outside world. So how do you answer those the information you learn while visiting the House of David."
who ask about the Jews and their right to sites. Learning about these unearthed truths
live and defend their Homeland? beforehand will give you an even deeper Proof of King Ahab, Jezebel, Omri and
appreciation on your next soulful visit to Jehu
One word: Covenant. Israel. The wicked Ahab, along with King Omri,
is mentioned in the Moabite Stone (also
The Bible states it so clearly. But not Spread out on an organized Biblical timeline, known as the Mesha Stele), alongside the
everyone lives by faith, you say. So, let the you can now view these amazing artifacts Tetragrammaton, or the ineffable and holiest
ancient enemies of Israel come and educate on our new site, israelintheirland.com. Here name of God (Y-H-V-H). Continuing their
the modern ones. are some of the important ones. wicked streak, Jezebel also gets an innings
with the discovery of a Phoenician Seal
Did you know that, ironically, it is the The House of David with the Inscription: “Belonging to Jezebel.”
ancient enemies of Israel that confirm the Until 30 years ago, there was no physical Even King Jehu is mentioned in the Black
3,500-year Jewish presence in the land? evidence that King David existed. Then, in Obelisk, a four-sided black limestone stele
Written in clay and stone and displayed
in renowned museums and institutions
Herodian Park. Photo: AnaRina Kreisman
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