Ps. 137: 1-6 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion. Upon the willows in the midst of it We hung our harps. For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our tormentors mirth, {saying,} "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." How can we sing the LORD'S song In a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right hand forget {her skill.} May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth If I do not remember you, If I do not exalt Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Tel Er-Rumeileh Ancient Beth-Shemesh. Fifteen miles south west of Jerusalem. Ark of Covenant was brought here by Philistines from Ashdod and Ekron (1 Sam. 4:6). The men of looked into the ark of the covenant, which was forbidden. God struck down fifty thousand husbands, sons and brothers. This resulted in many widow/destitute women. And the people mourned (1 Sam. 6:9ff).The ark remained here for twenty years until it was taken to Kiriath Jeriam. This is an mportant archaeological excavation site that shows both Canaanite and Israeli families occupied this area.
Tel es-Safi Ancient city of Gath of the Philistines. Halfway between Jerusalem and Askelon. One of the cities of the Philistine Pentapolis. The ark of the covenant rested here after being moved from Ashdod (1 Sam. 5:8). David fled here when he escaped from Saul. Goliath may have been born and raised here. In November 2005 it was reported that an inscription was found at the ruins of Gath that mention the name Goliath. What was his mother like? His wife? Ho was their lives changed by his life? His death? Today all that remains of Gath is an active archaeology site, noted as one of the largest pre-Hellenistic sites in Israel.
Tel Halif A Judahite town controlled by King Hezekiah. City destroyed by Sennacherib so quickly that the inhabitants had no time to flee. Remaining women were made widows and slaves. The tel is a present day mound south of Jerusalem and ten miles north of Beer-Sheva. Archaeologists think this is the ancient city mentioned in Joshua 15:32 and Zechariah 14:10. Archaeological excavations have unearthed building walls, pottery, grinding stones, bread ovens, cooking ovens, spindle whorls used to spin wool and hair into thread, women’s cosmetic palettes and ivory combs, beads, rings and pins from ten levels of civilization.
Tel Hazor Biblical Hazor. The head of the Canaanite kingdom (Josh. 11:10). Twenty miles north of Sea of Galilee. Hazor was the only city burned to the ground byJoshua when he defeated the northern kingdom (Josh. 11: 1-13).
The largest of the ongoing archaeological sites (200 acres) in Israel. Many families lived in this area over the years. Deborah guided Barak in his battle here against Sisera (Judg. 4:2-3, 24). Hazor figures prominently in the ancient history of Israel. (1 Kin. 9:15; 2 Kin. 15:9). Hazor, along with Megiddo, has recently been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO, as an honor that recognizes its cultural and historical importance.
Tel Mahata Ancient Arad, Canaanite city eleven miles southwest of Beersheba. People of Arad attacked the Israelites as they moved into the ‘land of milk and honey’ and took some men and women as prisoners. Israel was later victorious over Arad (Num.21:1-2; 33:40; Josh. 12:14; Judg. 1;16).
Tel Mirsim See Debir.
Tel Sheva Ruins of Beersheba.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
T- Part II
Ps. 137: 1-6 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion. Upon the willows in the midst of it We hung our harps. For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our tormentors mirth, {saying,} "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." How can we sing the LORD'S song In a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right hand forget {her skill.} May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth If I do not remember you, If I do not exalt Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Tel Er-Rumeileh Ancient Beth-Shemesh. Fifteen miles south west of Jerusalem. Ark of
Covenant was brought here by Philistines from Ashdod and Ekron (1 Sam. 4:6). The men of looked into the ark of the covenant, which was forbidden. God struck down fifty thousand husbands, sons and brothers. This resulted in many widow/destitute women. And the people mourned (1 Sam. 6:9ff).The ark remained here for twenty years until it was taken to Kiriath Jeriam. This is an mportant archaeological excavation site that shows both Canaanite and Israeli families occupied this area.
Tel es-Safi Ancient city of Gath of the Philistines. Halfway between Jerusalem and
Askelon. One of the cities of the Philistine Pentapolis. The ark of the covenant rested here after being moved from Ashdod (1 Sam. 5:8). David fled here when he escaped from Saul. Goliath may have been born and raised here. In November 2005 it was reported that an inscription was found at the ruins of Gath that mention the name Goliath. What was his mother like? His wife? Ho was their lives changed by his life? His death? Today all that remains of Gath is an active archaeology site, noted as one of the largest pre-Hellenistic sites in Israel.
Tel Halif A Judahite town controlled by King Hezekiah. City destroyed by Sennacherib so quickly that the inhabitants had no time to flee. Remaining women were made widows and slaves. The tel is a present day mound south of Jerusalem and ten miles north of Beer-Sheva. Archaeologists think this is the ancient city mentioned in Joshua 15:32 and Zechariah 14:10. Archaeological excavations have unearthed building walls, pottery, grinding stones, bread ovens, cooking ovens, spindle whorls used to spin wool and hair into thread, women’s cosmetic palettes and ivory combs, beads, rings and pins from ten levels of civilization.
Tel Hazor Biblical Hazor. The head of the Canaanite kingdom (Josh. 11:10). Twenty miles north of Sea of Galilee. Hazor was the only city burned to the ground by Joshua when he defeated the northern kingdom (Josh. 11: 1-13).
The largest of the ongoing archaeological sites (200 acres) in Israel. Many families lived in this area over the years. Deborah guided Barak in his battle here against Sisera (Judg. 4:2-3, 24). Hazor figures prominently in the ancient history of Israel. (1 Kin. 9:15; 2 Kin. 15:9). Hazor, along with Megiddo, has recently been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO, as an honor that recognizes its cultural and historical importance.
Tel Mahata Ancient Arad, Canaanite city eleven miles southwest of Beersheba. People of Arad attacked the Israelites as they moved into the ‘land of milk and honey’ and took some men and women as prisoners. Israel was later victorious over Arad (Num.21:1-2; 33:40; Josh. 12:14; Judg. 1;16).
Tel Mirsim See Debir.
Tel Miqne Remains of Ekron, one of the five most important of the Philistine cities. The most northern of the five, midway between Jerusalem and the Mediterranean Sea. Twenty two miles southwest of Jerusalem. Ekron grew from a small unwalled city that the Philistines conquered, to eventually became a fifty acre community with monumental buildings, temples, fortifications and industrial sites. Archaeological discoveries include a large number of iron tools. Ark of the covenant was brought here from Gath. The men of the city suffered; many died leaving widows (1 Sam.5:8-12). From Ekron, the ark was returned to Israel at Beth Shemesh.
Tel Rehov Located in northern Jordan Valley. Heavily settled area. One of Israel’s largest and mot important archaeological site. Not mentioned in the Bible. Excavation began in 1997. One of the least known and least studied sites. This Canaanite city transitioned to Israelite rule at time of King David and Solomon.
Tel Rumeida Part of Hebron. Traditional burial site of Jesse, father of King David, and the gravesite of Ruth.
Tel Sheva Ruins of Beersheba.
Tel Er-Rumeileh Ancient Beth-Shemesh. Fifteen miles south west of Jerusalem. Ark of
Covenant was brought here by Philistines from Ashdod and Ekron (1 Sam. 4:6). The men of looked into the ark of the covenant, which was forbidden. God struck down fifty thousand husbands, sons and brothers. This resulted in many widow/destitute women. And the people mourned (1 Sam. 6:9ff).The ark remained here for twenty years until it was taken to Kiriath Jeriam. This is an mportant archaeological excavation site that shows both Canaanite and Israeli families occupied this area.
Tel es-Safi Ancient city of Gath of the Philistines. Halfway between Jerusalem and
Askelon. One of the cities of the Philistine Pentapolis. The ark of the covenant rested here after being moved from Ashdod (1 Sam. 5:8). David fled here when he escaped from Saul. Goliath may have been born and raised here. In November 2005 it was reported that an inscription was found at the ruins of Gath that mention the name Goliath. What was his mother like? His wife? Ho was their lives changed by his life? His death? Today all that remains of Gath is an active archaeology site, noted as one of the largest pre-Hellenistic sites in Israel.
Tel Halif A Judahite town controlled by King Hezekiah. City destroyed by Sennacherib so quickly that the inhabitants had no time to flee. Remaining women were made widows and slaves. The tel is a present day mound south of Jerusalem and ten miles north of Beer-Sheva. Archaeologists think this is the ancient city mentioned in Joshua 15:32 and Zechariah 14:10. Archaeological excavations have unearthed building walls, pottery, grinding stones, bread ovens, cooking ovens, spindle whorls used to spin wool and hair into thread, women’s cosmetic palettes and ivory combs, beads, rings and pins from ten levels of civilization.
Tel Hazor Biblical Hazor. The head of the Canaanite kingdom (Josh. 11:10). Twenty miles north of Sea of Galilee. Hazor was the only city burned to the ground by Joshua when he defeated the northern kingdom (Josh. 11: 1-13).
The largest of the ongoing archaeological sites (200 acres) in Israel. Many families lived in this area over the years. Deborah guided Barak in his battle here against Sisera (Judg. 4:2-3, 24). Hazor figures prominently in the ancient history of Israel. (1 Kin. 9:15; 2 Kin. 15:9). Hazor, along with Megiddo, has recently been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO, as an honor that recognizes its cultural and historical importance.
Tel Mahata Ancient Arad, Canaanite city eleven miles southwest of Beersheba. People of Arad attacked the Israelites as they moved into the ‘land of milk and honey’ and took some men and women as prisoners. Israel was later victorious over Arad (Num.21:1-2; 33:40; Josh. 12:14; Judg. 1;16).
Tel Mirsim See Debir.
Tel Miqne Remains of Ekron, one of the five most important of the Philistine cities. The most northern of the five, midway between Jerusalem and the Mediterranean Sea. Twenty two miles southwest of Jerusalem. Ekron grew from a small unwalled city that the Philistines conquered, to eventually became a fifty acre community with monumental buildings, temples, fortifications and industrial sites. Archaeological discoveries include a large number of iron tools. Ark of the covenant was brought here from Gath. The men of the city suffered; many died leaving widows (1 Sam.5:8-12). From Ekron, the ark was returned to Israel at Beth Shemesh.
Tel Rehov Located in northern Jordan Valley. Heavily settled area. One of Israel’s largest and mot important archaeological site. Not mentioned in the Bible. Excavation began in 1997. One of the least known and least studied sites. This Canaanite city transitioned to Israelite rule at time of King David and Solomon.
Tel Rumeida Part of Hebron. Traditional burial site of Jesse, father of King David, and the gravesite of Ruth.
Tel Sheva Ruins of Beersheba.
Friday, September 7, 2007
T - (Part I)
Deu 7:7-8 The LORD did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any of the peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but because the LORD loved you and kept the oath which He swore to your forefathers, the LORD brought you out by a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Tabgha Western shore of Sea of Galilee. Octagonal shaped Church of the Seven Springs. Traditional site of feeding of multitude of men and women. Also site of Franciscan Church of the Primacy of Peter, where an altar is built on around a stone outcropping known as the Lords Table (Mensa Domini). Where Jesus fed the disciples fish after His resurrection. (John 21:13)
Christians of the early Byzantine period built monasteries, churches and shrines in Galilee and on the shores of the Sea of Galilee to commemorate the ministry of Jesus and the miracles ascribed to him. Tabgha – an Arabic corruption of the Greek name Heptapegon (Seven Springs) – is the traditional site of the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes. (Matt. 14: 13-21) It is situated in a narrow, fertile valley on the northern shore of the lake, watered by several springs.
The earliest building at Tabgha was a small chapel (18 x 9.6 m) from the 4th century CE; only a part of its foundations was uncovered. This was probably the shrine described by the pilgrim Egeria at the end of the 4th century:
During the fifth century, a large monastery and a church decorated with exquisite mosaic floors was built on the site. The complex covered an area of 56 x 33 m. and included courtyards and many rooms used as workshops for a variety of crafts as well as for lodging for the monks and the many pilgrims who came to visit.
The monastery and church at Tabgha were destroyed in the 7th century, probably during the Arab conquest of the country, and buried beneath a thick layer of silt and stones. In the 1980s, after excavation, the church was restored to its Byzantine form, incorporating portions of the original mosaics.
Tamar Biblical city mentioned in Ezek. 47:19, as one of the border cities of the land. Thirty miles south of the Dead Sea, one of the main cities on the spice trade routes. Ongoing archaeological excavation
Tel meaning a hill or mound. Refers to ancient ruins of cities. When a city was overrun by enemies it was razed, and a new city built upon the ruins. Tel Megiddo has at least seven civilizations built one upon the other.
Tel Ahsas In Jordan. Biblical Succoth. Home of Jacob, Rebekah and Leah after his meeting with Esau (Gen. 33:17). Leah, the mother of Judah, is in the genealogy of
Jesus (Ruth 4:11), not beautiful Rebekah.
Tel Dor 1 Kings 4:7-8, 11, mentions a man from Dor who had a daughter (Taphath)who was married to King Solomon. Dor was King Solomon’s port city on the Mediterranean Sea. Locate 15 miles south of Haifa and eight miles north of coastal Caesarea. Excavations continue today. Also known as Tantura or Khirbet el-Burq (its Arabic names),
Tel ed-Duweir Biblical Lachish. One of the last two cities to fall in 586 B.C. when Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem. A principle Canaanite, then later Israelite city. Twenty five miles southwest of Jerusalem. The top of the tel extends over 18 acres. Mentioned not only in the Bible, but in Egyptian and Assyrian references. The city was conquered and re-conquered repeatedly over the centuries. Archaeologists have discovered levels of civilization from the 13th – 4th Century B.C. Over twenty five Biblical references to Lachish (Josh. 10; 2 Chr.11:9; 2 Kin. 14: 19; 24; Jer. 34:7). Called the “second most important city in Judah, after Jerusalem” by archaeologists (BAR, July/August 2005 pg. 36, 39).
Note - if you have an interest in the women of the Holy Land be sure to see my other blogs: www.biblestudy4women.blogspot.com; www.biblestudy2women.blogspot.com.
Tabgha Western shore of Sea of Galilee. Octagonal shaped Church of the Seven Springs. Traditional site of feeding of multitude of men and women. Also site of Franciscan Church of the Primacy of Peter, where an altar is built on around a stone outcropping known as the Lords Table (Mensa Domini). Where Jesus fed the disciples fish after His resurrection. (John 21:13)
Christians of the early Byzantine period built monasteries, churches and shrines in Galilee and on the shores of the Sea of Galilee to commemorate the ministry of Jesus and the miracles ascribed to him. Tabgha – an Arabic corruption of the Greek name Heptapegon (Seven Springs) – is the traditional site of the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes. (Matt. 14: 13-21) It is situated in a narrow, fertile valley on the northern shore of the lake, watered by several springs.
The earliest building at Tabgha was a small chapel (18 x 9.6 m) from the 4th century CE; only a part of its foundations was uncovered. This was probably the shrine described by the pilgrim Egeria at the end of the 4th century:
During the fifth century, a large monastery and a church decorated with exquisite mosaic floors was built on the site. The complex covered an area of 56 x 33 m. and included courtyards and many rooms used as workshops for a variety of crafts as well as for lodging for the monks and the many pilgrims who came to visit.
The monastery and church at Tabgha were destroyed in the 7th century, probably during the Arab conquest of the country, and buried beneath a thick layer of silt and stones. In the 1980s, after excavation, the church was restored to its Byzantine form, incorporating portions of the original mosaics.
Tamar Biblical city mentioned in Ezek. 47:19, as one of the border cities of the land. Thirty miles south of the Dead Sea, one of the main cities on the spice trade routes. Ongoing archaeological excavation
Tel meaning a hill or mound. Refers to ancient ruins of cities. When a city was overrun by enemies it was razed, and a new city built upon the ruins. Tel Megiddo has at least seven civilizations built one upon the other.
Tel Ahsas In Jordan. Biblical Succoth. Home of Jacob, Rebekah and Leah after his meeting with Esau (Gen. 33:17). Leah, the mother of Judah, is in the genealogy of
Jesus (Ruth 4:11), not beautiful Rebekah.
Tel Dor 1 Kings 4:7-8, 11, mentions a man from Dor who had a daughter (Taphath)who was married to King Solomon. Dor was King Solomon’s port city on the Mediterranean Sea. Locate 15 miles south of Haifa and eight miles north of coastal Caesarea. Excavations continue today. Also known as Tantura or Khirbet el-Burq (its Arabic names),
Tel ed-Duweir Biblical Lachish. One of the last two cities to fall in 586 B.C. when Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem. A principle Canaanite, then later Israelite city. Twenty five miles southwest of Jerusalem. The top of the tel extends over 18 acres. Mentioned not only in the Bible, but in Egyptian and Assyrian references. The city was conquered and re-conquered repeatedly over the centuries. Archaeologists have discovered levels of civilization from the 13th – 4th Century B.C. Over twenty five Biblical references to Lachish (Josh. 10; 2 Chr.11:9; 2 Kin. 14: 19; 24; Jer. 34:7). Called the “second most important city in Judah, after Jerusalem” by archaeologists (BAR, July/August 2005 pg. 36, 39).
Note - if you have an interest in the women of the Holy Land be sure to see my other blogs: www.biblestudy4women.blogspot.com; www.biblestudy2women.blogspot.com.
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