The find, dating to the early tenth century BC, is consistent with scriptural references to the geography of the area: a rural settlement dating to the time of King David among the remains of a Philistine settlement that had been destroyed by fire. 1Īfter a 12-year study of the entire region, archaeologists say they may have found the biblical city of Ziklag near the southern town of Kiryat Gat 2 in Israel. Though archaeologists have suggested several sites as possible locations, none have included evidence of both a Philistine settlement and a settlement from the time of David. They had overcome Ziklag and burned it with fire. Now when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, the Amalekites had made a raid against the Negeb and against Ziklag.
The book of Samuel reveals the Amalekites later destroyed Ziklag and enslaved its people:
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While hiding from Saul in Philistia, King Achish of Gat awarded Ziklag to David as a vassal state. Photo credit: Emil Ajem, Israel Antiquities Authority Biblical city of Ziklag Aerial view of the archaeological site at Khirbet a-Ra’i where researchers believe they have located the biblical city of Ziklag. Each one provides material evidence of the historical reliability of the Bible, and hopefully, increases our faith. Here are six recent archaeological discoveries that affirm some rather obscure details in the Bible. Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Email LinkedInĮach time an artifact related to the biblical narrative is unearthed in Israel or the surrounding lands of the Bible it becomes a witness to the perfection of God’s Word.
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