How does the Nabonidus Cylinder Confirm the Existence of a Mysterious Babylonian King?
“Belshazzar is unknown to history,” crows one book skeptical of the historicity of the Bible. Unknown… until an incredible discovery in Ur (Iraq). Read about the phenomenal story of the...
What Biblical King does the Ration Tablets Mention?
An archaeological find provides remarkable corroboration of the Biblical accounts of King Jehoiachin’s fate at the hands of his Babylonian captors. Read about the Babylonian Ration Tablets.
How does the Nabonidus Chronicle Clarify Daniel’s Narrative?
The conquest of Babylon by the Persian army is surely one of the most significant events of the ancient world. Why doesn’t the book of Daniel mention anything about the...
Does the Cyrus Cylinder Confirm Biblical Accounts of Persia?
It seems odd that a conquering king would simply let the captured enemy people go home, without a ransom, without tribute, and without an oath of loyalty. Yet, that is...
How is the Elephantine Papyri Extra-Biblical Proof of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah wrote that he faced great opposition while trying to rebuild Jerusalem. Is there any record of his opposition, or was he just trying to look heroic? Read an independent...
How is Jeremiah Supported by the Lachish Ostracon?
Is there any evidence outside the Bible that confirms what the prophets foretold about the final siege of Jerusalem? There is! Check out The Lachish Ostraca.
Is the Bulla of Baruch Connected to God’s Prophet Jeremiah?
Many of the artifacts that have been found pertain to the “major players” of the Bible. Is there any evidence for any of the lesser-known people? There is! Look closer...
What does the Arad YHWH Ostracon Say About the LORD?
Just a note to begin: an ostracon (plural: ostraca) is a piece of broken pottery or earthenware that was used in the distant past as a casual writing surface… think...
Was King Hezekiah really the reformer the Bible claims he was?
Hezekiah has a reputation as a reformer, but was he really that zealous? Look at what happened to the Horned Altar of Beersheba.
Is there any non-Biblical evidence for the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem?
The Bible asserts that the Assyrian empire waged a brutal assault on Jerusalem in the time of Hezekiah. Is there any actual evidence that such a siege took place? There...
How does the Siloam Inscription Provide Evidence for the Siege of Jerusalem?
Some skeptics have scoffed at the notion that workers in the 8th Century BC would have been able to have built an underground water tunnel. The Siloam Inscription provides answers...
Does the Ammon Citadel Inscription Corroborate the Bible’s Writings on Molech?
The idea of offering a child as a burnt sacrifice seems so cruel and inhumane that it seems more like propaganda — a story someone would tell about an enemy...
Can Collared-Rim Jars Prove the Biblical Account of Laish?
What can you learn about an ancient city just by examining its pottery? Quite a lot, say some archaeologists who studied the city of Laish… which later became Dan. Take...
Do the Samaria Ivories point to the house made of Ivory in the Bible?
A house of ivory? Did Ahab really have such a luxurious facility? Learn more about the Samaria Ivories.
What does the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III tell us about King Jehu of Israel?
Scripture tells us that the Israelites could recognize Jehu for his “furious” driving style, reminiscent of the American folktale of Casey Jones. But are there any archaeological finds that indicate...
