The House of David, verified in inscriptions
For many years some critics have asserted that many Biblical figures , including king David, are nothing more than myth. But in 1993 a dramatic find again forced Bible critics to retreat. A team of archaeologists digging in Northern Galilee "found a remarkable inscription from 9th century B.C.E. (B.C.).. that refers both to the 'House of David' and to the 'King of Israel' " ["David found at Dan", Biblical Archeology Review, March-April 1994, p.26]
The inscription also shows that Yisrael & Yahuda (Israel & Judah) were important kingdoms in 9th century B.C., disproving the position of scholars who claimed Israel & Judah were never nations of significance & even disputed that there had ever been a united monarchy under king David.
David joins many other kings of Israel & Judah whose names were record in inscriptions of neighboring nations, among them Ahab, Ahaz, Ahaziah, Hezekiah, Hoshea, Jehoiachin, Jehu, Joash, Manasseh, Menehem, Omri, Pekah & Uzziah.
It is almost impossible to to verify every Biblical event through archaeology. Much of the original evidence no longer exists. Many perishable materials have long since disappeared. We must keep in mind the relatively small amount of the archaelogical record that scientists have uncovered. In spite of the relative paucity of evidence that has been uncovered, that which has been found, has supported the Holy Bible...!!
British historian Paul Johnson clearly explains about all these things in his work: "The Quest for God".
Hope you enjoyed reading this article...
Let His Name alone shall be glorified through everything..
Ba ruc.h HaShem...!!
shalom...
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