May
30
/ 2021
In the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Kings tells a story about how an Aramean king named Hazael conquered and destroyed the famed Philistine city-state of Gath, the home of the legendary giant Goliath. This event occurred sometime between the years 842 BC and 800 BC, coinciding with Hazael’s reign as leader of the kingdom of Aram, located in modern-day Syria. Historical research does not always support the stories told in the Bible. But that is not the case at Gath. Previous research has uncovered evidence that shows a fierce and epic battle did take place long ago at the site where Gathonce stood. Now, team of Israeli archaeologists believes it has discovered new evidence that further supports the Biblical
