It's always interesting to become aware of some more ancient history. I think most of us learned in ancient history classes about the Peloponnesian War and the Punic Wars, but never this and other wars in those days..
Where Joshua, Solomon and Ahab built what was once Israels greatest city
Conquered, fortified and then provided with a sophisticated water system 3,000 years ago, Hatzor has been restored, reconstructed, and recognized as a World Heritage Site
BY AVIVA AND SHMUEL BAR-AM June 7, 2014
The trailblazing agricultural school that began in a cave Immerse yourself in purity on the Jordan River shore The sorry saga of the American farmers of Jaffa Five glorious places from which to look out over Jerusalem On the trail of Israels Petra: Amrams Pillars Overlooking the Judean Desert, a home for Israels flowers The Kastel, where the siege of Jerusalem was finally broken The sacred stone of Mount Bereniki Nahalat Shiva, a little kingdom outside the wallsThe Canaanites who lived in Hatzor during the biblical era were pretty smug. And for good reason: Not only was Hatzor a metropolis comparable in size to the biggest cities in powerful Babylonia and Egypt, but it also towered above the Via Maris the main trade route utilized in ancient times. They had other reasons for complacency as well, for their military capabilities were formidable and their fortifications daunting. It was obvious that soldiers daring to try an attack would shiver with fear as they anticipated the burning oil, boiling water, spears and arrows that the defenders would throw down from the walls.
But as King Jabin of Hatzor watched the Israelites conquer piece after piece of the Promised Land, he began to worry. To make certain that he and his people would never fall into Israelite hands, the king initiated a union that consisted of 10 kingdoms in northern Israel, who made camp together at the Waters of Merom, to fight against Israel [Joshua 11:5].
Despite the consolidation of their forces, Joshua managed to carry out a vastly successful surprise assault on Hatzor. And when it was over, he commanded his soldiers to devastate the once proud city. So Joshua and his whole army came against them suddenly at the Waters of Merom and attacked them, and the Lord gave them into the hand of Israel Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds except Hatzor, which Joshua burned [Joshua 11:7-13]. After putting this important city to the torch, Joshua could finally settle the land of Israel.
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Where Joshua, Solomon and Ahab built what was once Israel's greatest city | The Times of Israel
Where Joshua, Solomon and Ahab built what was once Israels greatest city
Conquered, fortified and then provided with a sophisticated water system 3,000 years ago, Hatzor has been restored, reconstructed, and recognized as a World Heritage Site
BY AVIVA AND SHMUEL BAR-AM June 7, 2014
The trailblazing agricultural school that began in a cave Immerse yourself in purity on the Jordan River shore The sorry saga of the American farmers of Jaffa Five glorious places from which to look out over Jerusalem On the trail of Israels Petra: Amrams Pillars Overlooking the Judean Desert, a home for Israels flowers The Kastel, where the siege of Jerusalem was finally broken The sacred stone of Mount Bereniki Nahalat Shiva, a little kingdom outside the wallsThe Canaanites who lived in Hatzor during the biblical era were pretty smug. And for good reason: Not only was Hatzor a metropolis comparable in size to the biggest cities in powerful Babylonia and Egypt, but it also towered above the Via Maris the main trade route utilized in ancient times. They had other reasons for complacency as well, for their military capabilities were formidable and their fortifications daunting. It was obvious that soldiers daring to try an attack would shiver with fear as they anticipated the burning oil, boiling water, spears and arrows that the defenders would throw down from the walls.
But as King Jabin of Hatzor watched the Israelites conquer piece after piece of the Promised Land, he began to worry. To make certain that he and his people would never fall into Israelite hands, the king initiated a union that consisted of 10 kingdoms in northern Israel, who made camp together at the Waters of Merom, to fight against Israel [Joshua 11:5].
Despite the consolidation of their forces, Joshua managed to carry out a vastly successful surprise assault on Hatzor. And when it was over, he commanded his soldiers to devastate the once proud city. So Joshua and his whole army came against them suddenly at the Waters of Merom and attacked them, and the Lord gave them into the hand of Israel Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds except Hatzor, which Joshua burned [Joshua 11:7-13]. After putting this important city to the torch, Joshua could finally settle the land of Israel.
Read more:
Where Joshua, Solomon and Ahab built what was once Israel's greatest city | The Times of Israel
