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The Arad sanctuary today exists in ruins (image on left), and scholars have attempted its reconstruction (right). The sanctuary included a building with a broad hall approximately 35 feet (10.5 m)…
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Arad, Land of Israel (Tel ‘Arad, Israel)
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Iron Age IIA–IIB, 9th–8th Century BCE
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This altar is approximately 3.5 feet (1.1 m) tall and 5 feet (1.5 m) square. The protrusions at its upper corners are reminiscent of the “horns” of the Tabernacle altar (see “The Tabernacle”)…
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Beersheba, Land of Israel (Beersheba, Israel)
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Iron Age IIB, 8th Century BCE
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Found in Jerusalem in the plaza of the Western Wall and possibly made of limestone, the top register of this seal contains a garland of four pomegranates, one of which was damaged when the seal was…
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Jerusalem, Land of Israel (Jerusalem, Israel)
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Iron Age IIC, 7th Century BCE
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David Yellin, The Moriah Association
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1908
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King David was now old, advanced in years; and though they covered him with bedclothes, he never felt warm. His courtiers said to him, “Let a young virgin be sought…
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Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. He did what was pleasing to the Lord…
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Persian Period, Late 6th–4th Century BCE
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After these events, during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah son of Azariah son of Hilkiah son of Shallum son of Zadok son of Ahitub son of Amariah son of Azariah son of…
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Persian Period, Late 6th–4th Century BCE
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“In view of all this, we make this pledge and put it in writing; and on the sealed copy [are subscribed] our officials, our Levites, and our priests.
“On the sealed copy [are subscribed]: Nehemiah…
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Persian Period, Late 6th–4th Century BCE
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At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites, wherever they lived, were sought out and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate a joyful dedication with thanks-giving and with song, accompanied…
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Persian Period, Late 6th–4th Century BCE
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The Lord called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying: Speak to the Israelite people, and say to them:
When any of you presents an offering of cattle to the Lord, he…
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