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The House of David Inscription

Adapted From: AllAboutArchaeology.com

The House of David Inscription (also known as the “Tel Dan Inscription”) was discovered in 1994 during excavations at the ancient city of Dan. It is considered by many to be the first reference to the "House of David" discovered outside the biblical text.

The House of David Inscription appears to be a fragment of a victory monument erected by a king of Damascus (Aram) during the 9th century BC, some 250 years after King David’s reign. The fragment specifically mentions victories over a “king of Israel” (probably Joram) and a king of the “House of David” (probably Ahaziah).

The House of David Inscription (Tel Dan Inscription) currently resides in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.

House of Yahweh Ostracon

The House of Yahweh Ostracon (a writing on pottery also known as the “House of God Ostracon”) was discovered in Arad, an ancient Judean city. Written in ancient Hebrew, it measures 8.6 centimeters high by 10.9 centimeters wide. It is believed to be a tax receipt. It is dated to the 9th - 7th centuries BCE, which makes it one of the earliest references to the Temple in Jerusalem outside of the biblical accounts.

The House of Yahweh Ostracon reads, in part, as follows:

L1 According to your order, Ashya-
L2 hu the king, to give by the hand
L3 of [Z]ekaryahu silver of Tar-
L4 shish for the house of Yahweh
L5 3 shekels

The House of Yahweh Ostracon is dated to the 9th - 7th centuries BCE, which makes it one of the earliest references to the Temple in Jerusalem outside of the biblical accounts.

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From Eliyahu

Our latest program draws on the history lesson of the past couple of programs to tells us more about who Elijah actually was, and in what way he was "more than a prophet." While I am introducing this entirely unique way of seeing Elijah for the very first time, I believe you will find the facts compelling. Have a listen, and let me know what you think!

Shalom,

Eliyahu ben David
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