It is interesting to read what the archeologosts discover from the ancient world.
3,800-Year-Old Fortress Uncovered in City of David (Photos)
Posted by: Ahuva Balofsky April 16, 2014 , 10:32 am
The book of 2 Samuel describes David’s conquest of Jerusalem from the Jebusites: “And David said on that day: ‘Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites, and getteth up to the gutter, and [taketh away] the lame and the blind, that are hated of David’s soul–.’ Wherefore they say: ‘There are the blind and the lame; he cannot come into the house.’” (2 Samuel 5:8) Following fifteen years of excavations, the possible site of that conquest and gutter was inaugurated in a secret ceremony which took place before Passover.
The fortress, built some 3,800 years ago, is being called the Spring House for its location over the mouth of the Gihon spring. That spring is the same one where David had his son Solomon crowned as his successor to the throne.
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3,800-Year-Old Fortress Uncovered in City of David - Israel News
3,800-Year-Old Fortress Uncovered in City of David (Photos)
Posted by: Ahuva Balofsky April 16, 2014 , 10:32 am
The book of 2 Samuel describes David’s conquest of Jerusalem from the Jebusites: “And David said on that day: ‘Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites, and getteth up to the gutter, and [taketh away] the lame and the blind, that are hated of David’s soul–.’ Wherefore they say: ‘There are the blind and the lame; he cannot come into the house.’” (2 Samuel 5:8) Following fifteen years of excavations, the possible site of that conquest and gutter was inaugurated in a secret ceremony which took place before Passover.
The fortress, built some 3,800 years ago, is being called the Spring House for its location over the mouth of the Gihon spring. That spring is the same one where David had his son Solomon crowned as his successor to the throne.
Read more at:
3,800-Year-Old Fortress Uncovered in City of David - Israel News
