Researchers Discover Original Jerusalem

May 9, 2024169 views0

Researchers Discover Original Jerusalem

2024-05-09T08:43:43+01:00

By Church News

Researchers have made a significant discovery in the City of David, an archaeological site believed to be the original Jerusalem, that corroborates with biblical accounts.Initially thought to have been built by King Hezekiah as a defence against invaders, new findings suggest Uzziah, Hezekiah’s great-grandfather, actually constructed the ancient wall.Joe Uziel of the Israel Antiquities Authority told news publication Joe: “For decades, it was assumed that Hezekiah built this wall…However, it is now evident that it dates back to the days of King Uzziah, as hinted at in the Bible.”This construction is detailed in the Second Book of Chronicles from the Old Testament, which reads: “Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate and at the angle of the wall, and he fortified them.” Additionally, references to an earthquake during Uzziah’s reign provided a chronological marker for researchers using radiocarbon dating on over 100 samples from different excavation areas within the City of David.The study was conducted with Tel Aviv University and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. Professor Yuval Gadot from Tel Aviv University said in a statement: “For the first time, we are harnessing together hard sciences, archaeology and biblical historiography…”Also Read: Pastor Robert Morris Celebrate 44th Wedding Anniversary