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Gerald R. Flurry
Watch Jerusalem brings you news and archaeology from a biblical perspective. Host Brent Nagtegaal is on location in Jerusalem to give you the most important developments happening on the ground—and emerging from beneath it. Nagtegaal is a contributor for watchJerusalem.co.il.
While COVID-19 may be slowing down the world, it isn’t slowing down biblical archaeology! Here are our picks for the top 10 discoveries in ascending order of significance.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal addresses many of journalist Andrew Lawler’s claims, defending the scientific integrity of Dr. Mazar’s work.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1399-unearthing-davids-city-and-defending-dr-eilat-mazar
In the first half of today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the effort the Associated Press went to in order to blot out any connection of the discovery to the Bible. Then, using an example of a recent article about Persian period Jerusalem, Nagtegaal talks about the ease with which archaeologists themselves can dismiss discoveries that provide corroboratory evidence for the Bible.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1364-an-ancient-judean-toilet-seat-and-proof-of-nehemiahs-wall
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal shows how Iran has backed the Taliban for years as it pushed for the fall of the Afghan government and the surrender of United States forces.
VIDEO HERE - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1325-irans-role-in-the-talibans-takeover-of-afghanistan
And evidence of Amos’s earthquake discovered in Jerusalem
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JERUSALEM – Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered remains of the eastern wall of the ancient city from 2,700 years ago. From the same period, they also uncovered remains of a domesticated pig, ready to be carved up for a non-kosher meal.
In today’s program, archaeologist Brent Nagtegaal discusses the parallels between these Jerusalem discoveries and the Bible. He also speaks about his recent experience volunteering on the excavation of Khirbet el-Ra’i.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1300-domesticated-pigs-city-walls-and-the-real-reason-jerusalem-wasnt-conquered-by-sennacherib
For the first time in history, archaeologists excavating in southern Israel have uncovered an inscription bearing the name of a biblical period judge. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal visits the excavation site of Khirbet Al-Ra’i to talk with leader archaeologist Dr. Yosef Garfinkel of Hebrew University about the discovery.
More - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1290-jerubbaal-alias-of-biblical-judge-gideon-discovered-in-southern-israel
A look at the all-too-common problem of rushing to claim Bible error—and what biblical archaeology was originally intended to be
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Iran is confidently riding a wave of belief that God is strongly endorsing their biblically prophesied push for power in the Middle East.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1275-radical-islams-new-president
An inside look at some of Dr. Mazar’s most significant archaeological discoveries. It is recommended to watch the video. Click on the following link.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1265-digging-with-dr-eilat-mazar
This was not a war to defeat Israel; it was fought to win the hearts and minds of both the Palestinians in the West Bank and, crucially, the 1.2 million Arab citizens of Israel.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1249-hamas-emerges-victorious-after-gaza-war
On today’s program host Brent Nagtegaal talks with Dr. Kingsley about his journey of discovery on the trail of King Solomon’s maritime ventures.
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JERUSALEM - The final anti-Israel action of the Obama presidency turns into the opening scene of the Biden Administration’s Jerusalem policy.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1237-obamas-third-term-supporting-an-arab-takeover-of-east-jerusalem
Over the past week, violent riots between Arabs and Jews have upset the peace of Jerusalem. What could be next?
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1225-where-jerusalem-violence-is-leading
A 3,500-year-old piece of writing discovered at Tel Lachish is the earliest alphabetic script ever found in the land of Israel
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1220-moses-era-writing-discovered-in-israel
EILAT, ISRAEL - Israel’s recent attacks in the Red Sea expose Iran’s prophesied takeover.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1216-the-red-sea-in-bible-prophecy
Remnants of a massive 2000-year-old arch jutting out of Jerusalem’s Western Wall have long puzzled archaeologists as to its purpose. Now, Jerusalem archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar has a brand new theory: The arch was part of a monumental four-way staircase, a structure completely unique among ancient classical architecture.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal describes this amazing interpretation as documented in Dr. Mazar’s recently published book, Over the Crossroads of Time: Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Monumental Staircases.
JERUSALEM - A leaked copy of America’s roadmap to resetting ties with the Palestinians shows how Biden’s policy could lead to the prophesied split between the United States and Israel.
Israel must be fuming. On March 11, unnamed United States officials released bombshell information to the Wall Street Journal stating that since 2019, Israel has targeted at least a dozen Iranian vessels bound for Syria. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal connects the recent attacks with the timing of the WSJ story. Put together, they reveal that the U.S. is once again attempting to justify empowering Iran at the expense of its ally Israel.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1183-bidens-pr-campaign-to-paint-israel-as-an-aggressor
The Biden administration has insisted that the Middle East is not a priority. Concrete actions prove otherwise. In his first month in office, Mr. Biden has resurrected the pro-Iran foreign policy of Barack Obama, downgrading ties with traditional allies such as Israel and Saudi Arabia.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses why the United States is bent on empowering a fanatical regime that regularly chants “death to America,” and even more threateningly—“death to Israel!”
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1173-why-does-the-biden-administration-support-irans-takeover-of-the-middle-east
JERUSALEM - Royal purple, known as Argamon in the Hebrew Bible, was one of the precious shellfish-derived dyes that colored the tabernacle, temple, and the finest clothing of the biblical court. Now, for the first time, this dye has been found from the time of David, predating by 1000 years previously discovered samples.
Royal Purple Fabric Discovered from King David’s Era Discovered
On today's program, Brent Nagtegaal appreciates Hershal Shanks’s unwavering support for scholars who would be bold enough to use the Bible as a guide in excavations
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BAS statement on the death of Hershel Shanks
Is This the Prophet Isaiah's Signature? By Eilat Mazar
First Person: In Defense of Eilat Mazar by Hershel Shanks
First Person: The Bible as a Source of Testable Hypothesesby Hershel Shanks
Why did the Trump Administration declare ancient Jerusalem part of the glorious heritage of the United States of America?
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1145-the-battle-over-history-from-ancient-jerusalem-to-washington-dc
Coronavirus aside, 2020 was another major year in biblical archaeology. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal and archaeological writer Christopher Eames reveal Watch Jerusalem’s choice of the top discoveries from the past year. These include inscriptions, major building programs and seal impressions – all of which affirm the biblical text as well as key biblical personalities.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1132-top-biblical-archaeology-finds-from-2020
President Trump’s Middle East peace deals are redefining the Middle East in an irreversible way. The United States is using its withdrawing presence in the region, coupled with a growing Iranian threat, to pressure Arab states to publicly recognize their relationship with Israel.
How will Iran respond? This week, longtime geopolitical thinker George Friedman forecast that “Iran’s move is to adopt the Palestinian cause as its own, and speak to the Arab public in terms of the betrayal of the Palestinians and capitulation to Israel.” This forecast is one that aligns with biblical prophecy.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses how these deals came about, and why they will cause Arab citizens in some countries to rise up in support of Iran. The Bible reveals the revolt will be so strong in Egypt that it will cause that nation to return to Islamist rule in support of Iran’s cause.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1114-me-peace-deals-will-drive-palestinians-towards-iran
King Jereboam II was confirmed as being an historical personality this past week as his name is mentioned on a recently authenticated seal impression. Known as a bulla, the seal impression from 2,800 years ago bears the name of Shema, servant/minister of Jeroboam.
The bulla mentioning Jeroboam II highlights the reign of one of the most enigmatic figures in biblical history. Although numbered among the wicked kings of the northern tribes of Israel, Jeroboam II's history and archaeology bear out that his reign underscored a massive resurgence in the ancient Israelite state.
On today's program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses details about the newly authenticated bulla, as well the larger context of Jeroboam's reign. He also compares the reign of the ancient king to the leader of the United States, President Donald Trump.
Uncovering Biblical King Jeroboam II
Shortly after conquering Jerusalem, King David brought the ark of the covenant to the city and placed it near the Gihon Spring. According to the Bible, the ark stayed in that location for almost 50 years while the temple was being constructed.
On Sunday, host Brent Nagtegaal toured the area surrounding the Gihon Spring with City of David director of international affairs Ze’ev Orenstein. On today’s show, Brent discusses his visit to the Gihon Spring, including the recent discovery of religious rooms that could have held the ark during the time of King David.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1098-is-this-where-king-david-placed-the-ark-of-the-covenant
Jerusalem - On Wednesday, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced the discovery of a fortress on the Golan Heights built during the time of King David. Excavators believe the building was part of the kingdom of Geshur, an elusive people who were in league with King David for a time. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the discovery of the Golan fortress in the context of King David’s reign.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1086-davidic-era-fortress-on-golan-aligns-with-biblical-history
The nation of Israel was bitterly divided when King David came to the throne 3,000 years ago. The kingly dynasty of Saul was finished, and the northern tribes were worried that the Judean King David would not rule fairly. David proved them wrong by establishing a new political and religious capital for the nation.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal details how King David united the nation around the throne and the city that God had chosen. He also shows why God awarded him the most amazing blessing in the Bible.
- The Jeremiah Seals Restore Hope in David’s Throne
- Was God’s Covenant with David Conditional?
- Mystery of the Ages
Once again, Haaretz is using archaeological discoveries to try and debunk biblical history. Their October 30 article, entitled “Israeli Archaeologists Are Uncovering the Lost Legacy of a Cursed Biblical King,” takes aim at the biblical description of King Manasseh, Judah’s longest-reigning king.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal reviews the article and shows a clear misreading of the biblical narrative. In doing so, he also discusses one of the most undervalued stories of repentance in the Bible.
A Summer of Discoveries From King Hezekiah’s Jerusalem
Esarhaddon Prism Proves King Manasseh
It’s been a long and difficult summer, with coronavirus lockdowns shuttering many in Israel and abroad. One of the victims is the archaeology “industry,” with regular excavations largely grinding to a halt. There has, therefore, been a corresponding lull in archaeological reporting—leading some journalists to write almost humorously grand articles on more “mundane” finds! Nevertheless—despite a summer’s lockdown—in the world of archaeology, you never know what exciting new discovery is about to be unveiled. (The Isaiah bulla a case in point—released eight years after its excavation!) So stay tuned.
At Watch Jerusalem, we’ve maintained a steady stream of articles and analyses on past (and even future!) discoveries—everything from a bullae “timeline” to Leviathan to the Tomb of King David. On today’s podcast, host Christopher Eames provides a rundown of some of Watch Jerusalem’s latest archaeology articles, as well as some upcoming pieces (King Ahab’s horses, and a Philistine seal discovered in Ireland). He also summarizes his new three-part series on the ancient Hebrew alphabet—how we English-speakers have come to adopt it as our own.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1069-archaeology-journalism-during-lockdown-and-our-israelite-alphabet
The Jewish historian Josephus records a chilling event that took place shortly before his own life began. In the account, King Herod and a few of his closest friends secretly raided the tomb of the biblical house of David to find the treasure to fund his extravagant projects. However, just as his men were reaching the very bones of King David and King Solomon, they were killed by a “flame that burst out.” Shaken by the incident, Josephus relates that Herod installed a large white stone monument at the entrance to warn others from entering. Clearly, God intended the discovery of the tombs of David to be preserved for a later time.
On today’s program host, Brent Nagtegaal looks at the historical references of the tomb of the kings from both the Bible and secular sources and shows why the discovery of King David’s could be imminent.
The Tombs of the Kings
DISCOVERED: Nehemiah’s Wall
The Tombs of the Kings Are a Sign
“Did God Destroy the Walls of Jericho?,” titled one of Haaretz’s most popular articles this past week. Given the source, you won’t be surprised to find out that the author answers that question in the negative, and even uses archaeological discovery to support that claim. At Watch Jerusalem, we too use archaeology but have come to a different conclusion.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the claims of Jericho’s destruction, as well as other cases, in the context of the culture of scoffing that exists inside academia and the media against the Bible.
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Jericho
The Gezer Calendar
In 2019, a groundbreaking study showed that the tin discovered on the Israelite coast during the time of the judges was sourced as far away as the United Kingdom—specifically, the regions of Cornwall and Devon. While the study attributed the trade of the tin to the Phoenicians, the Bible describes Israelite tribes being heavily invested in seafaring trade at the same time.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal describes his recent visit to a tin mine in Cornwall, as well as the connection between the region and the Israelite tribes of Dan and Asher.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1038-the-israelites-and-ancient-tin-trade-from-the-british-isles
The first-ever direct flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates by an Israeli commercial airline took place this week. The flight comes just two weeks after United States President Donald Trump announced that the U.A.E. would normalize its ties with the Jewish state.
Commentators have called the deal historic, and rightly so. On today’s show, host Brent Nagtegaal shows how the deal also moves forward biblical prophecies that will culminate in the coming of the Messiah.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1026-the-uae-ndash-israel-deal-and-bible-prophecy
What happened to the ‘lost’ tribes of Israel? Where did they go after they vanished some 2,700 years ago?
The modern identity of the “lost tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for centuries, if not millennia. Explorers of antiquity have attempted to identify them with uncontacted native islanders. Theories abound. Some claim that they simply no longer exist, swallowed up by time, war, captivity.
Can we know what happened to them?
Book: The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Booklet: The Proof of the Bible
Article: “Were the Celtic Druids Pagan Israelite Priests?”
For over a decade Watch Jerusalem editor in chief Gerald Flurry has said that Europe will replace Iran as the dominant force inside Lebanon. He made this forecast at a time when Hezbollah was strong and Europe’s power in the nation was virtually nil.
In the aftermath of last week’s Beirut blast that killed over 150 people and injured thousands, we are witnessing this biblically based forecast quickly take place. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses how the Beirut explosion could act as a catalyst for the fulfillment of this prophecy.
Vive la Révolution Libanaise
Why You Need to Watch Lebanon
Last week, archaeologists in Jerusalem showcased a recently discovered administration storage center from the time period of biblical king Hezekiah. On today’s podcast, host Brent Nagtegaal talks with archaeologist Christopher Eames about the significance of the discovery.
Nagtegaal also discusses a recent study from Tel Aviv University that overturns the assumption that greater efficiency of the human brain accounts for its superior output when compared to animals.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/998-more-archaeological-proof-of-king-hezekiahs-kingdom
For the past three weeks, several explosions at Iran’s nuclear facilities have again raised the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran. According to the New York Times, Israel was behind many of the attacks that may have set back Iran’s nuclear program.
Nevertheless, in an unsettling interview with the Times of Israel, former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit said that it is only a matter of time before Iran attains a nuclear weapon.
More troubling was the assertion from Shavit that Iran could be deterred from using the bomb by traditional means. In his view, it would be unlikely for Iran to use a nuclear weapon as it would mean the simultaneous destruction of Iran by a nuclear counter-attack.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear program and discusses why such “cold war” logic from Shavit does not apply to Iran.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/991-the-reality-of-a-nuclear-armed-iran
In his seminal work The United States and Britain in Prophecy, Herbert W. Armstrong established that the United States and British Commonwealth represent the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, respectively—one tribe prophesied to become a great nation, and the other, a company, or commonwealth, of nations. While his book focused primarily on those two birthright tribes, Mr. Armstrong identified several other nations of western Europe, Scandinavia and the British Isles as descending from the ‘lost’ tribes of Israel. We have covered these nations one by one throughout this “Modern Identity of the 12 Tribes” podcast series.
But the final two tribes of this series, Simeon and Levi, are somewhat different—these were prophesied to be “scattered” within Israel. On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for where these tribes went—including, in particular, a significant connection to Scotland, Wales and Cornwall.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/972-scotland-and-wales-the-lost-tribes-of-simeon-and-levi
As statues of eminent historical figures fall around the world, another effort is underway to "topple" the biblical "image" of David. Did the king exist? And if so, was he really ruler over a kingdom of any significance? That's the premise of the recent New Yorker exposé by Ruth Margalit. Spoiler alert: The article concludes that there is little, if any, evidence--and even if David existed, he certainly didn't rule a significant kingdom.
The conclusion was not surprising from the New Yorker. What was surprising was that the article content was not about archaeology. In fact, the article was hardly about King David himself!
On today's program, host Christopher Eames examines the "evidence" presented against King David (or rather, the lack thereof) and the primary focus of the article: a fawning biography of the "generous, witty, courtly, overwhelmingly charming," anti-David theorist Prof. Israel Finkelstein.
Article - New Yorker’s ‘Did David Exist?’ Exposé Falls Epicly Short
On December 23, 2016, the United States failed to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution that called Israel’s control of the Old City of Jerusalem illegal. The decision to let the anti-Israel resolution pass was largely seen as a parting shot against the state of Israel by the outgoing Obama administration.
Reporting on the event at the time, we asked if President Obama was planning on pushing another anti-Israel resolution in his final weeks. While no resolution came forward, reporting this past week revealed for the first time that Obama was indeed preparing another anti-Israel resolution at the UN. It was withdrawn after Russian officials told the Obama administration that Moscow would not let it pass.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal details the proof of President Obama’s plan at the UN as well as the deeper motivations behind his hatred for the State of Israel.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/976-obamas-hatred-for-israel-exposed-in-second-planned-un-resolution
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for identifying modern-day Norway and Iceland with the “wolf” tribe of Benjamin.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/960-norway-the-lost-tribe-of-benjamin
Judahite worshipers in a temple at Tel Arad burned cannabis as part of their ritual worship some 2,700 years ago, new research has revealed. In light of the discovery, some are now questing whether such a practice was endorsed by God.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal talks with archaeologist Christopher Eames about the discovery, as well as the largely unreported link to the Bible.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/966-the-missing-connection-between-the-arad-cannabis-altar-and-the-bible
In an earlier podcast, we identified the Irish as the modern-day descendants of the tribe of Dan. But anciently, Dan was split into two distinct parts: A western tribe, that migrated to Ireland c. 3,000 years ago; and a northern tribe, that was taken captive by the Assyrians and migrated into the European continent with the other Israelite tribes. These northern Danites are represented by the modern-day nation of Denmark (Danish: Danmark).
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for identifying modern-day Denmark with the tribe of Dan. He also examines some of the evidence for the modern identity of the tribe of Issachar.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/943-denmark-the-lost-tribe-of-dan
President Donald Trump’s first National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, only lasted a couple of weeks in office before he was brought down by former President Barack Obama’s administration through unlawful spying and leaking to the media of classified discussions. The question of why Obama targeted Flynn was answered on Thursday in an article titled “How Russiagate Began with Obama’s Iran Deal Domestic Spying Campaign,” written by Lee Smith in Tablet Magazine.
Smith showed how Flynn threatened to dismantle Obama’s legacy move in the Middle East: empowering Iran. He also showed how Obama’s policy of spying on U.S. citizens on Trump’s team during the transition also took place for years on those who opposed the Iran nuclear deal.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal reveals the deeper reason why Obama sought to empower Iran at the expense of America’s ally Israel.
What Inspires President Obama’s Relationship With Israel? By Gerald Flurry
How Russiagate Began With Obama’s Iran Deal Domestic Spying Campaign by Lee Smith
The identity of the “Lost 10 Tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for millennia. While the identity of the Jews—those of the southern Kingdom of Judah—remains known, what about those 10 tribes of the northern Kingdom of Israel, conquered and deported long before by the Assyrian Empire?
In his seminal work The United States and Britain in Prophecy, Herbert W. Armstrong established that the United States and British Commonwealth represent the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, respectively. While his book focused primarily on those two birthright tribes, Mr. Armstrong identified the Swedish as descendants of these ancient Israelites.
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for identifying modern-day Sweden with the Tribe of Naphtali.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/929-sweden-the-lost-tribe-of-naphtali
The identity of the “lost 10 tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for millennia. While the identity of the Jews—those of the southern kingdom of Judah—remains known, what about those 10 tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel, conquered and deported long before by the Assyrian Empire?
In his seminal work The United States and Britain in Prophecy, Herbert W. Armstrong established that the United States and British Commonwealth represent the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, respectively. While his book focused primarily on those two birthright tribes, Mr. Armstrong identified the Swiss as descendants of these ancient Israelites.
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for identifying modern-day Switzerland with the tribe of Gad.
Book: The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Article: Why Switzerland Will Not Remain Neutral
Podcast: France: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Reuben?
Podcast: Ireland: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
Podcast: Modern-Day Israel: The Tribe of Judah
Podcast: Great Britain: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Ephraim?
Podcast: The Netherlands: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Zebulun?
Podcast: The United States of America: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Manasseh?
Podcast: Belgium: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Asher?
JERUSALEM - One hundred years ago, world powers assembled at San Remo, Italy to discuss how to divide the Ottoman Empire. In respect to the Jewish people, the so-called San Remo Declaration charged the British with implementing the Balfour Declaration, which three years earlier had endorsed “the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.”
The decision was unanimous by the allied powers at San Remo, and was later confirmed by all 59 members of the League of Nations. There was to be a Jewish Homeland, overseen by the British until statehood could be affirmed.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks back at the San Remo declaration and shows how it received complete support throughout the world. This included, significantly, the Arab leadership in the region. He also shows why recent retelling of Israel’s birth seeks to downplay the history of San Remo, and focus more on the post-holocaust establishment of the Jewish State.
Netanyahu Puts Sovereignty Above All Else in Unity Deal
Will the Trump Peace Plan Bring Peace to Israel?
San Remo: The original ‘deal of the century’
The identity of the “Lost 10 Tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for millennia. While the identity of the Jews—those of the southern kingdom of Judah—remains known, what about those 10 tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel, conquered and deported long before by the Assyrian Empire?
In his seminal work The United States and Britain in Prophecy, Herbert W. Armstrong established that the United States and British Commonwealth represent the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, respectively. While his book focused primarily on those two birthright tribes, Mr. Armstrong identified the nations of Belgium and Luxembourg as descendants of these ancient Israelites.
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for identifying modern-day Belgium and Luxembourg as the tribe of Asher.
Book: The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Article: Luxembourg—Vassal State of Europe’s Dominant Power
Article: The Answer to Belgium’s Leadership Crisis
Podcast: France: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Reuben?
Podcast: Ireland: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
Podcast: Modern-Day Israel: The Tribe of Judah
Podcast: Great Britain: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Ephraim?
Podcast: The Netherlands: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Zebulun?
Podcast: The United States of America: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Manasseh?
JERUSALEM - Two weeks ago, Israel’s High Court attempted to subvert Knesset protocol and insert its own choice as the Speaker. The decision was just the latest power grab by the court in its attempt to wrest complete power for the judiciary over the other branches of government.
“The High Court has long ago taken over the discretion of the executive power,” stated outgoing Speaker of the Knesset Yuli Edelstsein to Israel Hayom after the decision. He continued, “Now there’s a takeover, or at least an attempt to takeover, the legislative power.”
Following Edelstein’s resignation and Benny Gantz’s decision to break up his party, the High Court’s lawless intrusion was halted. Nevertheless, the bold move exposed just how far the court has come in extending its own powers.
Once labeled by imminent legal scholar Robert Bork as “the most activist court I’ve ever seen," Israel’s High Court has bulldozed judicial norms in its quest to be the ultimate authority in the lives of Israelis.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the court’s thirty-year descent into lawlessness, and reveals the largely unnoticed event that started it all off.
The Hidden Cause of Society’s Deadly Decline by Gerald Flurry
Barak’s Rule by Robert Bork
Israel’s constitutional crisis has been postponed, not resolved by Evelyn Gordan
JERUSALEM -
t midday on Election Day in 2015, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu took to Facebook with a now-famous call: “The Arab’s are coming out in droves to the polls. They are being bussed out by Left-wing NGO’s.” The statement was derided by Israel’s media establishment, the Obama Whitehouse and even the main challenger in the election as divisive, racist and false.
Subsequent revelations now show that Netanyahu’s election day comments were overwhelmingly true. The Arab’s were coming out in droves as part of a highly coordinated strategy involving foreign intervention at the highest levels with links back to Obama’s State Department.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks back on the 2015 election and shows that without Netanyahu’s comments the election would have been not just lost, but much worse – stolen!
The Mystery of President Obama’s Visit to Israel by Gerald Flurry
PDF - Senate Subcommittee Review of US State Department Grants to OneVoice
The identity of the “Lost 10 Tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for millennia. While the identity of the Jews—those of the southern Kingdom of Judah—remains known, what about those 10 tribes of the northern Kingdom of Israel, conquered and deported long before by the Assyrian Empire?
In his seminal work The United States and Britain in Prophecy, Herbert W. Armstrong established that the Lost 10 Tribes migrated up into Europe and formed individual nations. He specifically highlighted the identity of the United States as the tribe of Manasseh, and Britain and her Commonwealth as the tribe of Ephraim—the tribe prophesied to become a “company of nations” (Genesis 35:11, 48:19).
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for identifying the United States of America as the tribe of Manasseh.
Book: The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Article: Who Is the Modern-Day Jeroboam?
Video: Was Donald Trump’s Presidency Prophesied?
Article: ‘We Are A Righteous People’
Podcast: France: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Reuben?
Podcast: Ireland: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
Podcast: Modern-Day Israel: The Tribe of Judah
Podcast: Great Britain: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Ephraim?
Podcast: The Netherlands: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Zebulun?
JERUSALEM - Israel has enacted some of the most stringent precautions to prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus. After having effectively shuttered its doors to all non-residents last week, Israel is now closing down restaurants, cafés, gyms, schools and gatherings over ten people. It is also starting to track Coronavirus patients with their cellphones and arresting some of those who break quarantine regulations.
By acting sooner than most nations, Israel seems to be the best equipped to lessen the impact of the virus.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal asks whether Israel’s successful approach to containing the Coronavirus could motivate an increase in Jew blaming; similar to what took place after other historic plagues.
Watch Jerusalem magazine
The King of the South
Pandemic panic a breeding ground for the virus of Jew-hatred by Jonathan Tobin
JERUSALEM - During the 1970s, two bullae (clay seal stamps) turned up on the antiquities market. These items had an identical impression, made by the same seal stamp. They read: “Belonging to Berechiahu, son of Neriahu, the Scribe.” Or in its simplified biblical name form: Baruch, son of Neriah.
This man is known to us as the chief scribe of Jeremiah the prophet. He had the critical task of preserving the book of Jeremiah for us today; a work that came with huge challenges.
On today’s program, Brent Nagtegaal discusses the critical test of faith that qualified Baruch for his role as Jeremiah’s scribe.
Baruch, Jeremiah’s Scribe: Proved?
What often happens when a major media outlet attempts an “exposé” into the field of biblical archaeology? Some fascinating material and in-depth research—mixed with a healthy portion of bias, assumptions, and flat-out error. Such has been the case over the past year, with major editorials and articles produced by Der Spiegel, National Geographic, Haaretz, and others.
Tabloids are often quick to jump on biblically significant discoveries, and face claims of “sensationalization”; what receives less scrutiny, unfortunately, are claims of “evidence against the Bible,” or “no evidence for the Bible.”
On today’s program, host Chris Eames examines claims made by various reporters about what has (or hasn’t) been found, emphasizing the importance of understanding what archaeology reveals, and what the Bible actually says.
Newly Discovered Cultic Site Outside Jerusalem Matches Biblical Narrative
‘A Rare Case of Merging the Biblical Narrative With Archaeology
’Haaretz’s Hit Job on the Bible
Spiegel - Kings, Prophets, Legends: The Historical Truth About the Heroes of the Bible
Haaretz - Is the Bible a True Story?
Recent signs that the Palestinians may indeed come to the negotiating table
JERUSALEM - Last week, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas failed to gain international support at the United Nations for his hard-nosed rejection of President Trump’s peace plan. One member of the Palestinian delegation said the time had come for Palestinians to “reconsider the boycott of the Trump administration and the peace plan it formulated.”
Most Israelis support initiating the peace plan for what it gives Israel in the short term. However, most are also banking on the notion that Palestinians will not come to the table to negotiate the long-term deal, one that will see dozens of Israeli communities virtually surrounded by a potentially hostile Arab state.
In today’s program, Brent Nagtegaal looks at the recent signs showing that the Palestinians may indeed come to the negotiating table. He also discusses why the Bible calls the peace process the “wound” of Israel.
Jerusalem in Prophecy
JERUSALEM - In the latest issue of Biblical Archaeology Review, archaeologists Shua Kisilevits and Oded Lipschits discuss the discovery of a 3,000-year-old temple on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Instead of confirming the biblical story, the authors believe their discovery has “fundamentally changed the way we understand the religious practice of the Judahites.” Or put another way, they believe their discovery runs counter to the history described in the Bible.
Really?
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the discovery of the cultic place at Tel Motza alongside the history of the Bible. Far from disproving the text, Nagtegaal shows how the physical description of the cultic place and its dating aligns well with the biblical narrative.
Another Temple in Judah by Shua Kisilevitz and Oded Lipschits (behind paywall)
Revealed: In First Temple era, another massive temple was in use near Jerusalem by Amanda Borschel-Dan
JERUSALEM—Excavations in 1910 at the ancient Israelite capital of Samaria yielded over 100 pieces of pottery covered with ink writing. Known today as the Samaria Ostraca, these ancient administrative documents detail the receipt of wine and oil to Samaria during the reign of the Israelite King Jeroboam II—over 2,700 years ago.
Now, a renewed study of the potsherds has revealed that only two scribes wrote all of the documents.
In response to the study, many media outlets implied that the limited number of scribes point to a low level of literacy in ancient Israel.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal refutes the claim, showing how the results of the study harmonize extremely well with biblical history—especially during the reign of Jeroboam II.
A Prophesied Resurgence in Israel
Study - Algorithmic handwriting analysis of the Samaria inscriptions illuminates bureaucratic apparatus in biblical Israel
The identity of the “lost 10 tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for millennia. While the identity of the Jews—those of the southern kingdom of Judah—remains known, what about those 10 tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel, conquered and deported long before by the Assyrian Empire?
In his seminal work The United States and Britain in Prophecy, Herbert W. Armstrong established that the United States and British Commonwealth represent the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, respectively. While his book focused primarily on those two birthright tribes, Mr. Armstrong identified the Dutch as descendants of these ancient Israelites.
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for identifying the modern-day Netherlands, and the Dutch people, as the tribe of Zebulun.
Book: The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Podcast: Modern-Day Israel: The Tribe of Judah
Podcast: Great Britain: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Ephraim?
Podcast: France: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Reuben?
Podcast: Ireland: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
JERUSALEM - Almost three weeks after the death of Iran’s arch-terrorist Qassem Suleimani and the face-saving Iranian reprisal attack on American bases in Iraq, the United States is facing the question of its future in the Middle East. No longer bound by a need for Middle East oil, President Trump has made clear he intends to get out of the region, fully expecting European nations to pick up the slack.
Will Europe be bold enough to fill the void created by the United States? And how will Iran respond?
On today’s program, Brent Nagtegaal discusses what the Bible forecasts concerning a European intervention in the Middle East and the Iranian response.
The King of the South
The identity of the “Lost 10 Tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for millennia. While the identity of the Jews—those of the southern Kingdom of Judah—remains known, what about those 10 tribes of the northern Kingdom of Israel, conquered and deported long before by the Assyrian Empire?
In his seminal work The United States and Britain in Prophecy, Herbert W. Armstrong established that the Lost 10 Tribes migrated up into Europe and formed individual nations. He specifically highlighted the identity of the United States as the Tribe of Manasseh, and Britain and her Commonwealth as the tribe of Ephraim.
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for identifying modern-day Great Britain, and the British Commonwealth, as the Tribe of Ephraim.
Book: The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Book: The New Throne of David
Booklet: Australia—Where to Now?
Booklet: South Africa in Prophecy
Article: The UK’s Break from Europe
Article: God Promised David an Everlasting Throne—What Happened to It?
Podcast: France: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Reuben?
Podcast: Ireland: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
Podcast: Modern-Day Israel: The Tribe of Judah
TEL SHILOH - Known famously for the location of the Tabernacle for 300 years, Tel Shiloh is rich in biblical history. For the past three summers, a massive team of archaeologists and volunteers have excavated the site under the direction of Dr. Scott Stripling. Currently, Stripling and a smaller crew have returned to the site for three weeks this winter to apply the modern technique of wet sifting to previously excavated dirt from earlier excavations.
On Friday, host Brent Nagtegaal traveled out to Shiloh to talk with Dr. Stripling about the importance of Shiloh, and the latest discoveries from the excavations.
Altar Horns Uncovered at Shiloh
Jerusalem is the fastest-growing tourist city in the world, declared the Globes website on Sunday. Expected to garner almost 5 million foreign visitors in 2019, many tourists are coming to experience the city’s ancient sites, made increasingly popular by modern archaeological discoveries.
However, the flight of so many visitors to Jerusalem is not without controversy. From changes to transportation infrastructure to the narrative presented at the historic sites, disagreements between the Jews themselves, or the Arabs and Jews, are rife.
On today’s program, Brent Nagtegaal discusses how such superficial arguments gloss over the dramatic archaeological discoveries themselves, as well as the important message they hold for us today.
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Jerusalem
Can an Archaeological Dig Change the Future of Jerusalem? By Bari Weiss
“UNDER JERUSALEM – New excavations reveal the ancient city – and stoke modern tensions,” reads the front cover of the December 2019 edition of National Geographic magazine. The article surveys numerous excavations in Jerusalem’s ancient City of David. However, instead of using the opportunity to showcase the stunning history being unearthed, the author focuses on background political noise.
On today’s program, Brent Nagtegaal critiques the article for its own political bias, and tells of why such reporting is damaging to current and future archaeological discovery in Jerusalem.
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Jerusalem
National Geographic - Jerusalem’s massive digs reveal new treasures, and stoke ancient conflicts
The identity of the “Lost 10 Tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for millennia. What happened to the 10 tribes of the northern Kingdom of Israel, conquered and deported by the Assyrian Empire some 130 years before the end of the Kingdom of Judah? Are the tribes to be found—as many assume—only within the land of modern-day Israel today?
Actually, modern-day Israel is generally representative of only one tribe of the ancient 12—the tribe of Judah.
As part of his series on the identity of the 12 Tribes of Israel, host Christopher Eames goes back to the basics in examining the evidence for identifying modern-day Israel, and the Jewish people in general, with the Tribe of Judah.
The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Jerusalem in Prophecy
God Promised David an Everlasting Throne—What Happened to It?
The New Throne of David
France: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Reuben?
Ireland: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
JERUSALEM - Fifty-six percent of Israelis believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu should resign after being indicted for bribery by Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, noted Channel 13 in a recent poll. However, the same poll found that 35 percent said that he shouldn’t resign and another 9% said they didn’t yet know.
The fact that a massive segment of Israeli society does not think Netanyahu should step down after being accused of such a crime shows that many Israelis no longer trust the system.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the announcement to indict Netanyahu, the entrenchment of Israel’s “deep state” and Israel’s broadening divisions.
The Danger of Division by Warren Reinsch
Israel’s Deep State Attacks Benjamin Netanyahu
The Reign of the Prosecution by Caroline Glick
JERUSALEM - In 2011, the national protest movements spread across the North Africa and Middle East region. Low standards of living, suppressed freedoms and proposed tax hikes mobilized millions of ordinary citizens to take the streets and demand that decades-old regimes be ousted and new “democratic” systems of government installed.
Two nations that weren’t affected back then were Lebanon and Iraq, where the systems of government were already considered democratic.
But now in 2019, though there might not be a dictator in power, Iraqis and Lebanese both realize that there is a strong force interfering in their politics – and they don’t like it.
And that force is Iran.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the current protests in Lebanon and Iraq and shows what Bible Prophecy says the outcome will be.
The King of the South
The dinosaurs, the Ice Age, prehistoric man and other scientific discoveries have proved the timeline of Earth and the universe is completely at odds with the Bible.
Or have they? How confident can we be in interpreting the scientific data?
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal and writer Christopher Eames talk about the stunning scientific discoveries that support the biblical account of origins, as well as why there are some scientific discrepancies in the dating of events.
FREE book offer - Mystery of the Ages
The Prehistoric World Vs. Genesis
The largest Lebanese protests in 15 years have brought the nation to a stand-still. Government corruption, massive national debt and the collapse of simple services such as trash pick-up are drawing all Lebanese sects onto the streets. Surprisingly, much of the public anger is being directed at Hezbollah, including by fellow Shiites.
On Friday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah decried the demonstrations, saying that it could bring the nation toward civil war. Some Hezbollah supporters have already clashed with Lebanese protestors.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal draws attention to Nasrallah’s comments, as well as how the current Shiite schism inside Lebanon could hasten the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.
Why You Need to Watch Lebanon
U.S. Hits Back at Iran in Lebanon
The identity of the “Lost 10 Tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for millennia. While the identity of the Jews—those of the southern Kingdom of Judah—remains known, what about those 10 tribes of the northern Kingdom of Israel, conquered and deported long before by the Assyrian Empire?
In his seminal work The United States and Britain in Prophecy, Herbert W. Armstrong established that the United States and British Commonwealth represent the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, respectively. While his book focused primarily on those two birthright tribes, Mr Armstrong did refer to the Irish as the modern descendants of the tribe of Dan.
On today’s program, host Chris Eames examines the evidence for identifying the modern-day Republic of Ireland, and the Irish people, as the Tribe of Dan.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/757-ireland-the-lost-tribe-of-dan
Archaeological excavations near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport have unearthed two ancient tablets from 2,700 years ago. Hadid is located in the center of ancient Israel, and yet the writing and the names mentioned on the tablets were not Israelite. This proves that the inhabitants of the massive city were foreigners, specifically from Mesopotamia.
What were ancient Babylonians doing occupying the area north of Jerusalem, just as Kings Hezekiah and Manasseh reigned over southern Judah? On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal’s details the new discovery in light of the biblical history of the Samaritan people.
The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Assyrians Came, Conquered, and Kicked Everyone Out: Tablets Reveal 2,700-year-old Relocation
A recently released study analyzing the accumulation of copper slag from south of the Dead Sea indicates that biblical Edom arose to statehood centuries earlier than previously thought. This overturns a classic anti-bible notion that Edomite’s only became a polity long after the Bible indicates.
Archaeology Confirms Book of Genesis on Israel’s Arch-nemesis, the Edomites
Ancient technology and punctuated change: Detecting the emergence of the Edomite Kingdom in the Southern Levant
The identity of the “Lost 10 Tribes” of Israel has intrigued people for millennia. While the identity of the Jews—those of the southern Kingdom of Judah—remains known, what about those 10 tribes of the northern Kingdom of Israel, conquered and deported long before by the Assyrian Empire?
In his seminal work The United States and Britain in Prophecy, Herbert W. Armstrong established that the United States and British Commonwealth represent the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, respectively. While his book focused primarily on those two birthright tribes, Mr Armstrong did make passing references to the French as the modern descendants of the tribe of Reuben.
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the evidence for identifying modern-day France, and the French-speaking people, as the Tribe of Reuben.
Book: The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Article: France is Betraying America and Fulfilling Bible Prophecy
Videos: Trump vs. Macron in Bible Prophecy
France in Bible Prophecy—Pt 2
France is Betraying America & Fulfilling Bible Prophecy—Pt 3
Booklet: French Speaking Peoples in Prophecy
JERUSALEM -Reports are everywhere of archaeological discoveries that prove or disprove the Bible. But how can you know which reports are accurate?
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal outlines the right approach to attaining whether a discovery supports the Bible or not. He then applies that approach to recent archaeological claims regarding the dating of King David’s Palace, the location of biblical Ziklag, and the ethnic identity of Khirbet Qeiyafa.
King David: More Evidence Unearthed
JERUSALEM – Over the weekend, Israel confirmed a successful preemptive strike against an Iranian drone team in Syria. The strike was designed to curtail an imminent threat whereby Iranian Quds Force operators would fly explosive-laden drones into Israel. Israel’s very public acknowledgment of the attack on foreign soil highlights the current shift in Israel’s security policy.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the events of the past weekend in light of Iran’s drive for regional dominance, and how Iranian policy has pushed Israel to change its own security doctrine.
Iraq Is Conquered—On to Jerusalem
The King of the South
Iran’s Aggression and the Shiite Apocalypse
JERUSALEM -
Last week, excavation directors on Mount Zion announced they had discovered a destruction layer relating to the 2600-year-old burning of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians. This destruction is detailed heavily in the biblical books of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Kings and Chronicles.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal details the biblical account of the destruction, the corresponding archaeological proof, and the powerful message that discoveries from the destruction layer provide.
Seals of Jeremiah’s Captors Discovered
Evidence of the Babylonian Conquest of Jerusalem Found in Mount Zion Excavation
Horns of an Ancient Altar Discovered at Shiloh, Israel
JERUSALEM - When Boris Johnson became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom last month, reporting focused on how his selected cabinet was full of Brexit hawks. What went largely unreported in the press both here and in Britain, is that almost all of his high-level ministers are pro-Zionist. In fact, Johnson has assembled arguably the most pro-Israel government in 100 years, ever since the infamous Balfour Agreement that set the tone for a return of the Jews to their historic homeland.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the Israelophiles in Johnson’s inner circle and shows how Britain’s rekindled relationship with the Jewish state is both historic and prophetic.
The United States and Britain in Prophecy
God’s Hand in the Balfour Declaration
JERUSALEM - Two times in July Israeli jets struck Iranian targets deep inside Iraq. This was the first Israeli strike in Iraq in almost 40 years. The targets were weapons transfer facilities operated by the Badr organization, a Shiite militia and political force that answers to Iran rather than the Iraqi government.
The Israeli strikes reveal a stunning new reality in the Middle East: Iraq has fallen to Iran, and the Baghdad government has no power to stop it. What does Iran’s hold on Iraq mean as part of the ongoing quest to contain Iran?
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal explores the ramifications of the Israeli strikes on Iraq, and shows how biblical prophecy supports an Iranian takeover of its long-time adversary.
Watch Jerusalem - Israel Preemptively Strikes Iranian Missiles in Iraq
Watch Jerusalem – Iraq is Conquered, On to Jerusalem
Watch Jerusalem – The King of the South (free book)
Jonathan Spyer – Israeli Jets Appear to Have Struck Iraq for the First Time Since 1981
John Hannah – Iran-Backed Militias Are In Iraq to Stay
JERUSALEM – Massive structures dating to the time period of King David’s battle with Goliath were discovered this summer at Tel es-Safi (biblical Gath). Before this season, decades of excavation at the massive philistine site had mostly uncovered the later biblical city – not the city made famous as being Goliath’s home town.
However, this year, to the surprise of excavation director Prof. Aren Maeir, excavators found stones and walls directly under the 9th century B.C.E. city. So far, this earlier city from the Iron I period looks to be bigger and more impressive than the later remains, dovetailing nicely with descriptions in the biblical text.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal, discusses reporting of the breakthrough, as well as how this adds more support to the biblical narrative from King David’s time.
Times of Israel - Large 3,500-year-old staircase hints at conquered Canaanite kingdom’s grandeur
Haaretz - Goliath’s True Hometown Found? Lost 3,000-year-old Philistine City Emerges Beneath Gath
Times of Israel - Colossal ancient structures found at Gath may explain origin of story of Goliath
2500 years ago, the cupbearer to the most powerful king in the world requested a twelve-year-leave to defend his struggling native people from would-be attackers. Despite countless attempts at his life, the cupbearer succeeded in building a defensive wall around the city ensuring the survival of the Jewish presence in Jerusalem.
The Bible’s telling of the history of Nehemiah is so compelling and descriptive that many have doubted its accuracy. Yet numerous individuals, including his foremost adversaries, are proven historical figures. On today’s program, we talk with Christopher Eames about what the Elephantine Papyri tell us about the time of Nehemiah.
Elephantine Papyrus: Proving the book of Nehemiah
Nehemiah: A Man and a Momentous Wall
“Generic” Biblical Names: What Archaeology Says
JERUSALEM - We have found biblical Ziklag,” declared a press release from the Khirbet a-Ra’i excavation team this week. A massive archaeological effort has taken place at the site over the past three years, excavating through a square kilometer of the tel and providing evidence for what could be considered King David’s “first” city.
On today’s program host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the claim that Khirbet a-Ra’i is biblical Ziklag and the larger point that another Davidic-era city has been discovered.
‘We Have Found Biblical Ziklag’
DNA Study Confirms Biblical Account of Philistine Origins
Archaeologists propose new site as biblical Ziklag. Is it so? – Luke Chandler
JERUSALEM – A recent DNA study of the ancient Philistines revealed that one of ancient Israel’s most formidable foes traveled to the land from southern Europe, confirming what many historians and archaeologists have long believed.
The media quickly picked up on the study with articles being published in Live Science, the New York Times, the Washington Post and most other papers of note.
Stunningly, one fact was left out of most of the reports. The DNA study actually confirms what the Bible records about Philistine origins. On the first half of today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the study and what it means for confirming the Biblical text.
On the second half, Nagtegaal discusses the recent discovery of the first –biblical-era facility for manufacturing purple dye, and its possible use in adorning of King Solomon’s Temple.
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Civilizations: The Philistines
Know thine enemy: DNA study solves ancient riddle of origins of the Philistines
DNA Study
3,000-Year-Old Purple Dye Industry Revealed Near Haifa
Following the recapture of Jerusalem after the Six-Day War, there was an immediate interest in conducting excavations in the Holy City. Prof. Benjamin Mazar led a massive team in undertaking a decade-long project that became known as the “Big Dig” around the southern wall of the Temple Mount (1968–1976). The dig was supported in 50-50 partnership by the leader of our parent organization, Herbert W. Armstrong, chancellor of Ambassador College. Hundreds of Ambassador students participated in the effort. These major excavations laid the foundation for our continuing digs in Jerusalem and relationship with the Mazar family. Today, Armstrong College students continue to participate in excavations led by Professor Mazar’s granddaughter, Dr. Eilat Mazar.
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames interviews one of the early Ambassador students who served under Prof. Benjamin Mazar to find out what life was like on the “Big Dig.” Some of the details, anecdotes and coincidences might surprise you!
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/42-an-iron-bridge-partnership
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/41-living-working-and-thriving-in-jerusalem
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/369-celebrating-50-years-of-partnership-in-jerusalem
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/1630-a-warm-friend-of-israel
JERUSALEM – On June 13, Iran attacked two tankers just outside the Strait of Hormuz, the most critical oil choke point in the world. This follows attacks on four different tankers a month earlier. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses Iran’s strategy in stepping up these attacks.
On the second half of the program, Nagtegaal analyzes the surge in anti-Semitic attacks in the Western world, and the weak-willed response to them. He attended a recent Jerusalem symposium were world leaders in the study of mainstream anti-Semitism discussed this worrying trend.
Analysis: The Hezekiah Bulla -
Tankers on Fire in Gulf of Oman
Anti-Semitism: Why You Should Be Alarmed
A joint press conference between United States Security of State Mike Pompeo and German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass on Friday confirmed that Germany is looking to increase its involvement in Syria, potential safeguarding safe zones in northeastern Syria. “Germany, thus, becomes the first European country to publicly express its willingness to participate in maintaining the security zone…” Kurdistan 24 wrote concerning Germany’s decision.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses how Germany’s entrance into the Syrian arena is prophesied. In the second half of the show, Christopher Eames details some stunning miracles that allowed Israel to take back Jerusalem in the Six-Day-War.
How the Syrian Crisis Will End
Germany backs US plans for safe zone in Syria
Miracles in Six Days
Host Christopher Eames examines Earth’s early history, comparing the scientific evidence and the biblical account of creation—with some surprising parallels.
Scientists have discovered much regarding the earliest history of the Earth, dinosaurs, “ice age” creatures, and early man. This early “prehistory” is seen as completely contradictory to the biblical account. As such, Bible believers promote many different forms of creationism, such as theistic evolution, to explain away supposed contradictions. But is the biblical account of creation really the opposite of what has been discovered by the various fields of science? Or is it really a much mistaken interpretation of the biblical account—together with some scientific misconceptions?
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines Earth’s early history, comparing the scientific evidence with the biblical account of creation. There are some surprising parallels.
Dinosaurs, the Bible, and a 6,000-year-old Earth?
The Carbon Dating Game
Clothing: A ‘Cultural Universal’ in Archaeology and the Bible
The Case for Adam and Eve
All humans may be descended from just TWO people and a catastrophic event almost wiped out ALL species 100,000 years ago, study suggests
JERUSALEM – Two weeks ago, scholars from Tel Aviv University and the College de France published a paper dismissing the notion that the name of king David could be found on the Mesha Stele, an almost 3,000-year-old stone inscription. Instead, they proposed it mentions the Moabite king Balak.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal briefly discusses the outrageous new claim, as well as further evidence for the traditional reading of the inscription.
Mesha portion begins at 18:50.
Is the United States the Aggressor in the Middle East?
The King of the South
High-tech study of ancient stone suggests new proof of King David’s dynasty
ASHKELON – In the past 24 hours, Iranian-backed terrorist groups operating in the Gaza Strip fired over 600 rockets at Israel, killing four civilians. On Sunday, amidst the attack, Watch Jerusalem host Brent Nagtegaal visited the Gaza Strip border region on a media tour and had to seek refuge from more rockets. Ironically, that safety was found with family members of a man that died from an attack overnight.
Here is the account of that visit.
Jerusalem in Prophecy
The ancient city of Lachish in southern Israel is one of the most excavated sites in Israel. It is mentioned in the Bible during the time of Jeremiah, and further back during the time of King Hezekiah. Earlier, the Bible notes that it was King Rehoboam, King David’s grandson, who first fortified the city around 920 BCE. And yet, all the excavations at Lachish have failed to uncover a fortified city from the time of Rehoboam. Until now.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the recent discovery of a large wall from Rehoboam’s city that confirms the biblical construction date of the city.
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Lachish
Did the Kingdom of David Exist? New Wall Found in Southern Israel Reignites Debate
2,600-year-old Jerusalem Discovery Leaves Archaeologists Shell-shocked
Archaeology is often used as a bulwark against those who would so readily dismiss the Bible as mere myth. Discoveries over the past 100 years have confirmed many elements of the biblical narrative from the time of the kings and the prophets.
But what has been uncovered correlating to the earlier period of the Exodus?
On today’s program, we talk with archaeology writer Christopher Eames about what archaeology and secular history has to say about the biblical account of Israel’s deliverance from slavery.
The Bible’s Buried Civilizations: the Egyptians -
Did Lions, Bears, Leopards and Camels Really Live in Ancient Israel? –
Were Hebrews Ever Slaves in Ancient Egypt – Yes
Around 100 different creatures are described in the Bible, most of which are described as native to Israel or the Middle East. Could such exotic animals really have lived in this territory? How did the ancient biblical writers even know about some of these animals?
On today’s program, we interview archaeology writer Christopher Eames about the elusive animals of the Bible and what insights archaeology has to offer.
The Animals of the Bible
The Proof of the Bible
JERUSALEM – The Givati excavation in Jerusalem has been running around the clock for over a decade. This week, the excavation made international news over the discovery of a seal impression of an official mentioned in the Bible.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews Givati excavation co-director Dr. Yiftah Shalev at the site. They discuss the recent discovery, as well as the larger context of the Jerusalem excavation.
Nathan-Melech: Found!
JERUSALEM - In his latest attack against King David, Tel Aviv University archaeologist Israel Finklestein now says that the history of the United Monarchy under King David and Solomon, is really just a description of the magnificent kingdom of Jeroboam II, projected back by aggrandizing Jewish scribes centuries later.
On today's program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at a recent Haaretz article featuring this new theory and shows why it is dishonest to the facts on the ground, and in the Bible itself.
Did David and Solomon Actually Exist? - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/178-did-david-and-solomon-actually-exist
The United States and Britain in Prophecy - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/44-the-united-states-and-britain-in-prophecy
Talking Biblical Shiloh With Excavation Director Dr. Scott Stripling - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/388-talking-biblical-shiloh-with-excavation-director-dr-scott-stripling
Meet the real King David, the one the Bible didn’t want you to know about – Haaretz - https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium.MAGAZINE-meet-the-real-king-david-the-one-the-bible-didn-t-want-you-to-know-about-1.7062754
Adam. Seth. Jacob. Moses. None of these biblical individuals have been absolutely proven through archaeology. But what of the simple names? The Bible is full of names for different people of different periods. If archaeology can corroborate names for the right periods, then that would serve as proof, in its own right, of the accuracy of the biblical record.
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames examines the slew of “generic” biblical names that have been verified in the archaeology record.
Biblical Names Confirmed Through Archaeology
Proof of the Bible
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/573-biblical-names-confirmed-through-archaeology
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/22-the-antiquity-of-the-scriptures-the-torah
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/21-the-antiquity-of-the-scriptures-the-prophets
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/20-the-antiquity-of-the-scriptures-the-writings
JERUSALEM – Last Sunday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei awarded General Qassem Suleimani with the Order of Zulfaqar, the highest military honor in the country. Suleimani is the first person to receive the commendation since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Why now?
Suleimani’s award came at the precise time a large Iranian delegation was in Iraq cementing their alliance. The correlation between the two events is clear: Suleimani was being recognized for successfully overseeing Iran’s conquering of Iraq. A few days after receiving the award, Iran began a massive military drill entitled “Toward Jerusalem 1."
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the Iranian revolution’s longstanding connection between the capture of Iraq, and its main mission of conquering Jerusalem.
The King of the South - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/2695-the-king-of-the-south
Shadow Commander: Qassem Suleimani | BBC Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDAdldMoKEg
JERUSALEM – “Sulemani is singularly dangerous. He is also singularly positioned to shape the future of the Middle East.” This is how United States Gen. Stanley McChrystal recently described the head of Iran’s Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. At a time when Iran is seeking hegemonic goals in the Middle East, Suleimani leads the expeditionary force making it possible.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the battlefield successes of Qassem Suleimani in light of the prophetic rise of Iran, the biblical “king of the south.”
The King of the South - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/2695-the-king-of-the-south
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/09/30/the-shadow-commander
Sensationalist, biased, fraudulent, agenda-driven—such were the ad hominem attacks leveled by the scholarly Victorian establishment against the great African explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley. One of the greatest adventurers ever to have lived, this man suffered much abuse from establishment peers jealous of his work.
Unfortunately, his story is all too familiar. Dr. Eilat Mazar—an archaeologist that we at Watch Jerusalem have been privileged to work with for well over a decade—is one of Israel’s greatest archaeologists, with easily the largest number of significant discoveries to her name. Yet she too has suffered abuse from the same old, cold Establishment.
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames compares the stories of two great scientists—Sir Henry Morton Stanley and Dr. Eilat Mazar—examining not only the inordinate attacks against them from certain scholarly critics but also the inordinate affection shown to them by the general public.
Proof of the Bible
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/120-defending-eilat-mazar-and-the-biblical-record
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/128-using-the-bible-as-her-guide
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/138-like-a-rock
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/137-rewarding-partnership
JERUSALEM – The historical setting of the biblical book of Jeremiah has been verified time and again by both archaeological discoveries and contemporary literary sources. Although the story took place over 2600 years ago, many of Jeremiah’s friends and as well as the kings he warned have been uncovered by modern science.
On today’s show, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the historical reality of the Book of Jeremiah’s lesser-known heroes, who each had their own difficult journey’s in support of the famous prophet.
The Scribe Gemariah—Uncovered!
So Much Archaeological Proof!
To the critics, the Hebrew Bible is a mishmash of fables wrapped in a relatively unimpressive language. But digging a little deeper into individual biblical words and letters reveals an unimaginably complex world of science. Mere coincidence? On today’s program, host Christopher Eames discusses the remarkable biblical linguistic research of Dr. Haim Shore, and the science behind terms used in the Bible. He also examines the scientific reasons behind God’s specific command of circumcision on the eighth day.
https://watchjerusalem.co.il/322-the-bible-scoops-the-scientists
https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/115598/mathematics-reveal-divine-origin-torah/
https://haimshore.wordpress.com/
Does God Exist - https://www.thetrumpet.com/literature/books_and_booklets/386
On Friday, Fox News reported that Iranian Fars Air Boeing 747 landed in Beirut the week earlier carrying GPS devices to make precision-guided weapons inside Iranian factories in Lebanon. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the news in the context of recent improvements in Iran’s ability to hit targets. He also looks at what could happen if Hezbollah achieves the same level of success and how that fits in with Iran’s goal to destroy Israel.
King of the South https://watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/2695-the-king-of-the-south
Understanding Iran’s Strategy for Threatening Israel
For seven years, we have repeatedly drawn your attention to an article titled “How the Syrian Crisis Will End.” In that piece, Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry boldly forecast that the war would result in a German-led Europe replacing Iran as the dominant outside force in Syria. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal shows how a path toward fulfillment of this forecast is becoming clear.
The ‘Jerusalem Stone’ - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/450-the-jerusalem-stone
How the Syrian Crisis Will End - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/430-how-the-syrian-crisis-will-end
The King of the South - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/2695-the-king-of-the-south
Recent studies show that language has been hardwired into the human brain, and is a uniquely human characteristic. On today's program we interview Christopher Eames and use archaeology to explore the origins of language by comparing several evolutionist views, as well as the view espoused in the Bible.
Language: A ‘Cultural Universal’ in Archaeology and the Bible -watchjerusalem.co.il/436-language-a…-and-the-bible
Does the Language You Speak Change Your Brain? from The Sun Also Rises www.thetrumpet.com/radio/the-sun-a…ange-your-brain
Throughout the Bible, God pronounces blessings or curses on ancient Israel depending on their obedience. But how does God go about bestowing those blessings? On today’s program, we look at one important way – the control of ancient trade routes. We also show how God still uses this means of dispensing blessings, and how it is vital sign showing which nations make up the modern descendants of the Israelites.
The United States and Britain in Prophecy -https://watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/44-the-united-states-and-britain-in-prophecy
Marriage: A ‘Cultural Universal’ in Archaeology and the Bible -https://watchjerusalem.co.il/429-marriage-a-cultural-universal-in-archaeology-and-the-bible
Cultural Universals are practices undertaken by all human cultures around the world. Marriage is one of them. How to explain it? How can evolution adequately explain the worldwide dispersal of this seemingly abstract concept? On today’s program, guest host Christopher Eames examines marriage in light of archaeological discoveries, and compares them with the biblical account.
Marriage: A ‘Cultural Universal’ in Archaeology and the Bible - watchjerusalem.co.il/429-marriage-a…-and-the-bible
Why Marriage - Soon Obsolete? www.thetrumpet.com/literature/book…nd_booklets/371
The Proof of the Bible www.thetrumpet.com/literature/book…nd_booklets/417
Over the past century the first book of the Bible has taken a beating from skeptics as they call into question its historical accuracy. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the Genesis 14 account of the first battle in the Bible in the context of the Middle Eastern civilization during the time of Abraham to see how the story stacks up to secular records.
Proof of the Bible - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/417-the-proof-of-the-bible
NEWS RELEASE: ABR Makes Important Discovery at Biblical Shiloh - http://www.biblearchaeology.org/post/2018/08/22/NEWS-RELEASE-ABR-Makes-Important-Discovery-at-Biblical-Shiloh.aspx
JERUSALEM - After concluding excavating Tel Rehov half a decade ago, Israel prize winning professor Dr. Amahai Mazar has masterfully completed the final reports. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal, reviews a fascinating report on discovery of the largest bee apiary in the Middle Eastern at Tel Rehov and its tantalizing connections to the Bible.
Elisha: The Prophet, The Legend, The History by Christopher Eames - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/74-elisha-the-prophet-the-legend-the-history
The Iron Age Apiary at Tel Reḥov by Amihai Mazar - https://www.academia.edu/37231955/Mazar_A._2018._The_Iron_Age_Apiary_at_Tel_Re%E1%B8%A5ov_Israel._Pp._40-49_in_F.Hatjina_G.Mavrofridis_and_R.Jones_Eds_Beekeeping_in_the_Mediterranean_-_From_Antiquity_to_the_present._Nea_Moudania
Edom’s Copper Mines in Timna: Their Significance in the 10th Century - https://thetorah.com/edoms-copper-mines-in-timna-their-significance-in-the-10th-century/
Just how accurate is the biblical description of near-1,000-year pre-Flood lifespans? Is it mere myth? On today’s program, host Christopher Eames describes fascinating archaeological records known as the Sumerian King Lists, and what they have to say about antediluvian longevity. He also sums up his latest two-month stint in Jerusalem, assisting Dr. Eilat Mazar in publishing finds from the recent excavations of the Ophel Cave.
watchjerusalem.co.il/205-the-great-…-a-bible-story
www.timesofisrael.com/rare-2200-year…era-jerusalem/
www.timesofisrael.com/western-wall-n…crashing-down/
In 1999, a settlement called “Judahtown” (or Al-Yahudu in Babylonian) was discovered on administrative tablets from 2,500 years ago. Over the next few years, dozens more legal documents were found that originated in that town, providing ample documentation of Jewish life in Babylon following the fall of Jerusalem. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal shows how these mundane documents add further life to the biblical history of this time.
Why You Must Watch Jerusalem - watchjerusalem.co.il/151-why-you-mu…atch-jerusalem
The Modern State of Israel: Jewish, Israelite or Both - watchjerusalem.co.il/radio/watch-je…aelite-or-both
The Jews of Babylon - lawrenceschiffman.com/wp-content/upl…of-babylon.pdf
How Bad Was the Babylonian Exile - members.bib-arch.org/biblical-archa…-review/42/5/7
Judean Life in Babylonia - thetorah.com/judean-life-in-babylonia/
JERUSALEM - On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia decided it would no longer send its massive oil tankers through the Bab el-Mandeb, the narrow passageway at the bottom of the Red Sea and one of the main transit points for international goods. This comes after two giant Saudi tankers were attacked this week by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal shows how Saudi Arabia’s decision hails a new era of Iranian dominance in the Red Sea and should be a ringing wake-up call to Europe.
Citing Attacks on Tankers, Saudi Arabia Halts Oil Shipments Into Red Sea - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/402-citing-attacks-on-tankers-saudi-arabia-halts-oil-shipments-into-red-sea
Iran Gets a Stranglehold on the Middle East - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/143-iran-gets-a-stranglehold-on-the-middle-east
Israel is now the Jewish State. A landmark bill passed in the Knesset on Wednesday night made it official that Israel is the “national home of the Jewish people.” While this is obviously well-known, establishing the Jewish character as part of the basic law underscores Israel’s Jewish roots. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the new law in light of the fateful decision in 1948 to call the Jewish State Israel, instead of the other options that were on the table.
The United States and Britain in Prophecy –
watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/44-…in-in-prophecy
Excavations at an archaeological site just north of the Galilee have revealed a massive gate from the time of King David. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the significance of the find as it relates to the Geshurites who inhabited the region during the time of King David. He also considers the importance of the site in relation to the ongoing debate over Davidic historicity.
Talking Biblical Shiloh With Excavation Director Dr. Scott Stripling - watchjerusalem.co.il/388-talking-bi…cott-stripling
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Hebron - watchjerusalem.co.il/384-uncovering…-cities-hebron
www.timesofisrael.com/ancient-city-g…al-king-david/
Dr. Scott Stripling and his massive team recently completed their second season of excavation at Shiloh. This site located in the very heartland of ancient Israel was the home of the Tabernacle for nearly 400 years. On today’s program, we catch up with Dr. Stripling and discuss the excavation as well as some of this seasons new findings, including an ornate pomegranate, which may provide evidence of the sacred nature of the site.
Uncovering the Bible's Buried Cities article series - watchjerusalem.co.il/search?utf8=%E…+buried+cities
www.digshiloh.org
www.thebibleseminary.org
On today’s program host Brent Nagtegaal interviews archaeologist Christopher Eames and discusses the post excavation work of the Ophel Excavations. They also discuss the article Chris recently wrote entitled, “The Bible’s Buried Cities: Hebron.”
David: The True Story of History’s Most Legendary King - watchjerusalem.co.il/288-david-the-…legendary-king
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Hebron - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/384-uncovering-the-bibles-buried-cities-hebron
Jerusalem – Earlier this week, Jordanian tanks were spotted heading to the Syrian border just across from where Iranian fighters are operational. At the same time, German Chancellor Angela Merkel traveled to Amman to confirm Berlin’s commitment to Jordan’s defense. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the significance of the German/Jordan alliance, in the face of the Iranian threat.
Later in the show, he also looks at a recent study from Cornell University that takes a shot at the historicity of the ancient biblical kingdom of David and Solomon, and whether this latest scientific study provides cause for doubt.
A Carbon Dating Conundrum for the Holy Land - watchjerusalem.co.il/372-a-carbon-d…-the-holy-land
King of the South - watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/269…g-of-the-south
The United States and Britain in Prophecy - watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/44-…in-in-prophecy
One of the chief lessons from the history of Isaiah and Hezekiah was how the king saved the nation by listening to the prophet’s counsel. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks back to the establishment of kingship in ancient Israel, and shows how the prophet/king relationship was essential to national success.
Exhibit brochure: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered! - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/3242-seals-of-isaiah-and-king-hezekiah-discovered-exhibit-brochure
JERUSALEM – With just one week till the opening of the archaeological exhibit “Seals of King Hezekiah and Isaiah Discovered,” we use today’s program to update you on the final preparations for the exhibit and the live reception in Jerusalem. We also look back on an earlier interview with archaeologist Christopher Eames where he discussed what has been found so far relating to King Hezekiah’s time.
Seals of King Hezekiah and Isaiah Discovered www.watchjerusalem.co.il/exhibit
Hezekiah: A story, a King, A legacy - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/05/31/hez…king-a-legacy/
JERUSALEM – Today, forty artifacts including the seals impressions of King Hezekiah of Judah and Isaiah, left Ben Gurion airport en route to Edmond, Oklahoma where they will be showcased for the next three months. Opening in two weeks, the “Seals of King Hezekiah and Isaiah Discovered” exhibit will bring to life the epic 2700-year-old history of Jerusalem’s deliverance from the mighty Assyrian Empire. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at stunning circumstances surrounding both the discovery of the bullae and the opportunity to now display them to the public.
Two important events of the past week reshaped the Middle East: United States President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iranian Nuclear Deal, and Iran and Israel went at each other for the first time in decades. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses these events in light of the Europe’s foreign policy decision making regarding Iran. On the one hand, Europe lambasted Mr. Trump for pulling out of the deal, and on the other, it reprimanded Iran firing on Israel from Syria, somehow not connecting that Iran’s presence in Syria has been conditional of the economic benefits Europe is suppling Tehran through the nuclear deal.
King of the South – https://watchjerusalem.co.il/kos/
JERUSALEM – The debate over the historicity of Kings David and Solomon has dominated the discussion in Biblical archaeology for the past two decades. Was the United Monarchy as the Bible describes, or was it a creation of the scribes hundreds of years later? On today’s show, host Brent Nagtegaal, looks at the stunning recent discovery of a Davidic-era city in the south of Judah.
David: The True Story of History’s Most Legendary King - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/08/13/dav…egendary-king/
The “Governor’s Residency” at Tel ‘Eton, The United Monarchy, and the Impact of the Old-House Effect on Large-Scale Archaeological Reconstructions -
www.cambridge.org/core/journals/ra…0D076186A2FBACE5
Mole Rats Help Archaeologists Discover Davidic Dynasty City - www.breakingisraelnews.com/106811/new-…ic-kingdom/
JERUSALEM – On April 18, Haaretz ran a piece entitled “How Mice May Have Saved Jerusalem 2,700 years Ago From the Terrifying Assyrians,” which looked into the historicity of the Biblical account of King Hezekiah. As noted in the article, the fact that the Assyrian army turned around and let Hezekiah go indicates something highly out of the ordinary took place. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal, looks at the possible scenarios that sent the Assyrians packing.
Hezekiah: a Story, a King, a Legacy - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/05/31/hez…king-a-legacy/
How Mice May Have Saved Jerusalem 2,700 Years Ago From the Terrifying Assyrians - www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.prem…syrians-1.6011735
A generation reborn - www.israelhayom.com/2018/04/20/a-ge…eration-reborn/
JERUSALEM - In the early hours of April 14, the United States, United Kingdom and France struck three chemical weapons facilities inside Syria. Over 100 missiles fired from ships in the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf and Red Sea, as well as from French and British jets hit their targets with perfect accuracy. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal analyses the joint response and whether or not it will be effective at stopping Assad from using chemical weapons again. He also discusses why France’s entrance into the Syrian fray could mark watershed event in the civil war.
How the Syrian Crisis Will End - www.thetrumpet.com/9737-how-the-sy…crisis-will-end
JERUSALEM – On Thursday, the Ophel excavations in Jerusalem concluded, but not before releasing the stunning discovery of a huge number of 2000 year old coins. The discovery made international news and the front page of the Jerusalem Post on Friday. On today’s program, Ophel excavator Brent Nagtegaal discusses the discovery. He also analyses the ongoing situation at the Gaza border, looking at the unsurprising international response to another Hamas offensive.
Rare Jewish Revolt Coins Discovered in Jerusalem Cave - watchjerusalem.co.il/2018/03/26/rar…erusalem-cave/
Hamas seeking alliance with Iran, Hezbollah to foil Trump peace plan - watchjerusalem.co.il/2018/03/23/ham…mp-peace-plan/
Israel’s Bleeding Wound - www.thetrumpet.com/1806-israels-bleeding-wound
Jerusalem – In the past 100 years of archaeology in ancient Jerusalem, the personal seals of five biblical personalities have been discovered in controlled scientific excavations. But did you know that four out of the five of those were discovered in the excavations of Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Dr. Eilat Mazar? Some would say she is just lucky, but is there another reason why she is so fortunate? On the second half of today’s program, Host Brent Nagtegaal searches for an answer to that question. In the first half of the show, he discusses the recent Jerusalem premier of the documentary “The Fight of Our Lives.”
The Fight of Our Lives webpage - www.thefightofourlives.com/
Map of excavations in ancient Jerusalem - www.cityofdavid.org.il/en/archeology
The World’s Most Important Archaeological Dig - watchjerusalem.co.il/2013/10/19/the…logical-dig-2/
JERUSALEM - On Thursday February 22, Dr. Eilat Mazar of Hebrew University of Jerusalem released one of the most astounding biblically significant discoveries of our time – the seal of the Prophet Isaiah. While there are different interpretations of the seal, the context in which it was found provides the greatest proof that it was none other than the famed prophet and friend of Biblical king Hezekiah. On today’s program, archaeologist Brent Nagtegaal gives a first-hand account of the context of the seal impression from his time excavating the area in 2009 – when the bulla was unsuspectingly unearthed.
Has Eilat Mazar Discovered Archaeological Evidence of Isaiah the Prophet? - watchjerusalem.co.il/2018/02/22/has…h-the-prophet/
Video - youtu.be/t0JONBqQAWs
www.keytodavidscity.com
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is known for being a straight shooter in calling out Iran for its regional provocations. Sunday’s speech at the Munich Security Conference was no different as he held up a piece of the Iranian made drone destroyed by Israel last week and asked the Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zariv if he recognized it. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal analyses Netanyahu’s speech in light of a possible twist in the direction of the Syrian Civil War and the possibilities of a new Iran/Israel conflict.
Could Germany act as mediator between Israel and Iran? - watchjerusalem.co.il/2018/02/16/cou…rael-and-iran/
How the Syrian Crisis Will End - www.thetrumpet.com/9737-how-the-sy…crisis-will-end
Over the weekend, an Iranian drone entered Israeli territory for the first time before being shot out of the sky. In response, Israel targeted Iranian assets in Syria for the first time. Then, for the first time since 1982, an Israeli jet was shot down by Syrian anti-aircraft missiles. Put together, these are not normal times. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at Israel’s response and the growing unease that war with a large-scale war Iran is inevitable in Syria.
King of the South - watchjerusalem.co.il/kos/
According to a leaked internal report obtained by the Guardian, European Union diplomats claim that Israel is using archaeological excavations in Jerusalem as a “political tool to modify the historical narrative and to support legitimize and expand settlements.” On today’s program, archaeologist Brent Nagtegaal looks at the EU’s claim in reference to the ancient city of Jerusalem known as the City of David.
Did David and Solomon Actually Exist? - watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/12/29/dav…ctually-exist/
www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/…alem-tourism-un
Picture of the City of David in the first half of the 20th century: blog2.bibleplaces.com/uploaded_image…eymat08433.jpg
It’s finally happening! According to Haaretz, archaeologists in Jerusalem have started to “Drop Bible, Pick Up Science to Solve Jerusalem Puzzles.” In his January 18 piece, Ariel David describes the four-year project that is underway to accurately radio-carbon date Jerusalem’s layers. What’s inferred from the piece is that the use of the Bible in archaeology was inherently unscientific and only when carbon samples are used can we be sure actual science is taking place. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal compares Haaretz’s treatment of the discovery of King David’s Palace to the actual facts on the ground, including, none other that carbon 14 dating.
watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/12/29/dav…ctually-exist/
The fourth season of excavation at Jerusalem’s Ophel area is set to begin tomorrow. On today’s program, excavation archaeologist Brent Nagtegaal briefly examines the history of the Ophel excavations, as well as the Ophel’s importance in Jerusalem’s ancient geography.
Ophel Excavation Blog: www.keytodavidscity.com
The "cave": www.keytodavidscity.com/exploring-the-area-b-cave/
2017 has been an incredibly fast-past year in the world, and especially in the Middle East. It has been a year of devastating attacks, celebrating anniversaries, and impressive archaeological discoveries.
On today’s program, guest host Christopher Eames summarizes some of the top events and milestones celebrated in Israel over the past year, and looks more closely at some of 2017’s most impressive, biblically significant archaeological finds.
watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/09/07/anc…ite-refugees2/
watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/11/14/hag…iscovery-says/
www.jpost.com/printarticle.aspx?id=478502
watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/01/15/isr…ting-facility/
When UNESCO passed a resolution that refused to acknowledge the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount, Israelis were outraged. When UNESCO passed a resolution that refused to acknowledge the Jewish connection to Hebron, Israelis were outraged. However, when the archaeological elite in Israel follow in the path of UNESCO and deny the historical accuracy of the Bible, where is the outrage?
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal, looks at one example of some of Israel’s finest archaeologists embracing the spirit of UNESCO by refusing to acknowledge the Jewish connection to one of King David’s western fortresses, Khirbet Qeiyafa.
Trump’s Jerusalem Decision Exposes German Anti-Israel Bias - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/12/21/tru…i-israel-bias/
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Khirbet Qeiyafa - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/01/04/unc…irbet-qeiyafa/
The Ethnic Identification of Khirbet Qeiyafa: Why It Matters? By Yosef Garfinkel - www.academia.edu/35368745/Y._Garf…a_Lockwood_Press
The aftermath of United States President Donald Trump’s decision to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel highlights a preoccupation with the city that is unmatched by any other. Just why do so many people care about Jerusalem today? On today’s program, given from the Holy City, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the disgruntled nations following Mr. Trump’s decision in light of the role they will play in biblical prophecy.
Does Europe Want to Take Over from United States as Peace Mediator? - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/12/17/eur…eace-mediator/
Jerusalem in Prophecy by Gerald Flurry watchjerusalem.co.il/jip/
It is a massive debate between the biblical minimalists and traditionalists. Just when was the Bible written? On the one hand, there are those that claim it was written just when it says—the traditionalists; and on the other, there are the those who claim it was written hundreds, if not a thousand years, later—the minimalists. Can we know?
On today’s program, guest host Christopher Eames finishes his series examining that question, in light of archaeological and textual evidence, with the third division of the Hebrew Bible—the Writings. He also discusses the rationale and significance behind the recent landmark US acceptance of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
The Antiquity of the Scriptures: The Writings - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/12/10/the…-the-writings/
Events in the Middle East right now are increasingly defined by Iranian aggression and the collective response to that aggression. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at Israel’s attack on an Iranian base in Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for the disbanding of the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, and the former Yemeni President Saleh’s decision to break from the Iranian-backed Houthis in terms of a collective response against Iran. He also shows how the Bible forecasts the end result in each arena.
In First, Iran Threatens Europe with Missiles - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/11/30/in-…with-missiles/
King of the South - watchjerusalem.co.il/kos/
Airstrike on Iranian Base in Syria Raises Questions - www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Analys…s-questions-515798
It is a massive debate between the biblical minimalists and traditionalists. Just when was the Bible written? On the one hand, there are those that claim it was written just when it says—the traditionalists; and on the other, there are the those who claim it was written hundreds, if not a thousand years, later—the minimalists. Can we know? On today’s program, guest host Christopher Eames continues his series examining that question, in light of archaeological and textual evidence, with the second division of the Hebrew Bible—the Prophets.
The Antiquity of the Scriptures: The Prophets - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/11/26/the…-the-prophets/
For the first part in the series—the Torah—see here: watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/11/05/web…-is-the-torah/
watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/11/05/the…res-the-torah/
A day before the 40th anniversary of Anwar Sadat’s fateful speech before the Knesset, host Brent Nagtegaal analyzes the growing Saudi-Israeli relationship in the context of a future peace deal. Will Israel have peace with the Saudis as they have it with the Egyptians?
“A Bright Light in Diplomatic History” - watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/11/13/a-b…matic-history/
The King of the South - watchjerusalem.co.il/kos/
The Way of Peace Restored Momentarily - watchjerusalem.co.il/wprm/
Saudi actions over the past two weeks indicate that the kingdom has had enough of Iran’s domination of the Middle East. Now, the Saudis are asking the rest of the world, are you with them or us? On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal, looks at whether this is the beginning of the prophesied break between Iran and the Europeans.
Iran—King of the Middle East - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/11/12/ira…e-middle-east/
King of the South - watchjerusalem.co.il/kos/
Forbes – How Iran is losing Europe - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/11/12/how…losing-europe/
Webcast: Just How Ancient Is The Torah? - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/11/05/web…-is-the-torah/
Just when was the Bible written? On the one hand, there are the traditionalists who claim it was written just when it says; on the other, there are the minimalists, who claim it was written hundreds, if not a thousand years, later. Can we know? On today’s program, guest host Christopher Eames examines that question, in light of archaeological and textual evidence, with the very first books of the Bible—the Torah. We also take a brief look at last week’s 100-year anniversaries of the miraculous Battle of Beersheba and the Balfour Declaration—and discuss their prophetic significance.
"The Antiquity of the Scriptures: The Torah" - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/11/05/the…res-the-torah/
On October 24, a large feature entitled, “Is the Bible a True Story?” ran in Haaretz—one of Israel’s largest newspapers. Instead of using the opportunity to discuss how biblical history is being unearthed, the author chose to discredit archaeologists who dare claim the Bible is an accurate source of history. On today's program, host Brent Nagtegaal takes the Haaretz piece and reveals what was missing from the discussion.
Haaretz’s Hit Job on the Bible -watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/10/27/haa…-on-the-bible/
Newsletter - watchjerusalem.co.il/newsletter/
Earlier this week, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corp Quds Force commander Qassam Suleimani headed to Kurdistan and struck a deal which resulted in the complete withdrawal of Kurdish forces from the area surrounding Kirkuk, back towards Kurdistan. By breaking up the united Kurdish front, Iran has removed the only obstacle that stood in its way from completely dominating Iraq. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the significance of Iran’s role as it relates to biblical prophecy.
Iran is Dictating Iraqi Policy in Kurdistan - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/10/22/ira…-in-kurdistan/
King of the South - watchjerusalem.co.il/kos/
Iran’s Very Good Week by Caroline Glick - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/10/20/ira…ery-good-week/
The Fall of Kirkuk: An IRGC Production by Jonathan Spyer - jonathanspyer.com/2017/10/19/the-f…irgc-production/
Bible Prophecy and the Hamas Plan to Wrest Power from Fatah
For the past six months, Hamas has cleaned up its image to make it appear as a credible player in Palestinian politics. This week, Hamas announced it was ready to hand over administrative control of the Gaza Strip to its rival Fatah. We can be sure Hamas won’t hand over control for nothing in return - so what is Hamas up to? On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at why Hamas’s current gambit may be successful where other attempts have failed.
On today’s program, archaeologist Christopher Eames discusses the life and times of the Biblical hero Nehemiah in the context of recent archaeological discoveries in the Middle East. Host Brent Nagtegaal also recounts the discovery of Nehemiah’s wall in 2007 of which he was a part.
Nehemiah: A Man and a Miracle Wall - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/09/16/neh…-miracle-wall/
Watch Jerusalem Weekly Update: watchjerusalem.co.il/newsletter/
On Thursday, Israel conducted an outlandish attack on a Syrian chemical weapons facility. On today’s program, we discuss what the attack means in terms of Israel’s growing isolation as well as the world's acceptance of Assad's rule. Then, we discuss the recent discovery of the numerous seal impressions in the ancient city of David from 2700 to 2600 years ago. These impressions have interesting names on them that indicate a critical alignment with the powerful biblical event during the time of King Hezekiah.
Where is the Praise for Israel’s Attack on Assad’s Chemical Weapons Facility? -watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/09/10/whe…pons-facility/
Ancient Seals Discovery—Israelite Refugees? - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/09/07/anc…ite-refugees2/
Jerusalem in Prophecy - watchjerusalem.co.il/jip/
On the heels of the Great American Eclipse, we look back at ancient Babylonian knowledge of astronomy, predictions of eclipses, and their mathematical system that was, in some respects, “superior” to our own. We also look into the key role that Abraham played in these fields of Babylonian science (as reported by numerous ancient historians)—and how his discovery of the true God through science led to his expulsion from Babylonia and journey into Canaan.
Our Awesome Universe Potential -www.thetrumpet.com/literature/book…d_booklets/1105
Just how much can the Bible be used in archaeological research and that research still be deemed scientific? On today’s program, we briefly discuss the cross section of the Bible and modern-day archaeological research. We also talk with archaeologist and author Christopher Eames about the Genesis account of creation and the astounding number of ancient civilizations with similar stories.
Using the Bible as Her Guide - watchjerusalem.co.il/2011/01/05/usi…-as-her-guide/
The Genesis Account of Creation: Just a Bible Story? - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/08/23/the…a-bible-story/
While the United States waits for the Great American Eclipse, we reflect on an important eclipse that took place 2800 years ago which allows us to give absolute dates to events in the Bible. On today’s program, Host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the ancient eclipse and its ability to help us discern the modern identity of ancient Israel.
United States and Britain in Prophecy - watchjerusalem.co.il/usbp/
A Solar Eclipse and Old Testament Chronology – Dr. Carl Rasmussen - holylandphotos.wordpress.com/2017/08/17…hronology/
Hezekiah: a Story, a King, a Legacy - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/05/31/hez…king-a-legacy/
Some say King David is nothing more than a fictional character. Others say he may have existed but certainly not as the Bible describes. How can you know? On today’s program, archaeologist Christopher Eames goes through the evidence of King David and the surrounding culture of his day.
David: The True Story of History’s Most Legendary King -
watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/08/13/dav…egendary-king/
The names of at least 11 biblical figures who featured in and around Elisha’s life have been discovered through archaeological investigation. Listen to today's interview with archaeologist and author Christopher Eames to learn about how closely the bible matches the secular history relating to Israel's prophet.
Elisha: The Prophet, The Legend, The History - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/07/20/eli…d-the-history/
On Thursday, Tablet Magazine headlined a provocative piece asking the question whether Iran was involved in the recent flare up on the Temple Mount between Israel and the Arabs. On today’s program, Brent Nagtegaal analyzes the merits of that argument and looks at the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement in the context of Iran’s goal of using the Temple Mount to unite radical Islam.
The Arab March Towards Full Control Over the Temple Mount - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/07/26/the…-temple-mount/
Tablet: Was Iran Behind the Recent Violence on the Temple Mount? - www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-…nce-temple-mount
Jerusalem in Prophecy - watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/
The response from Arab leaders regarding Israel’s installations of metal detectors at the entrances to the Temple Mount enclosure in Jerusalem has been stunning. Calling Israel’s security measures a ploy to take over the Al-Aqsa mosque, as some have done, is dangerously fallacious and has already resulted in deaths of innocent civilians. On today’s program, Jerusalem resident Brent Nagtegaal discusses the serious ramifications to the Palestinian leadership’s longstanding campaign of lies against Israel and how it will lead to an Arab takeover of the Temple Mount.
Jerusalem Violence Triggers the Coming of the Messiah - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/07/06/jer…f-the-messiah/
On Temple Mount, Israel long since made its fundamental compromise - www.timesofisrael.com/on-temple-moun…al-compromise/
While analysts are busy keeping track of Iran’s gains across Iraq and Syria, Iran is looking to exploit the Qatar crisis to further its goals in the southern Mediterranean and Red Sea passage way.
On today’s show, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses why Iran’s strategy in the south will be more important for Iran’s dominance in the region in fulfillment of biblical prophecy.
Follow the link to request the King of the South - watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/
On today’s show, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the recent discovery of a winery just outside the ancient city of Jezreel which attests to the accuracy of the Biblical story of Ahab’s attempt to acquire the land from Naboth. He also explores the 2000-year-old port city of Caesarea, and specifically the make-up of the concrete used in the breakwater.
Jeremiah: The True Story of the “Weeping Prophet” - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/07/02/jer…eping-prophet/
The Story of Naboth’s Vineyard and the Ancient Winery in Jezreel - thetorah.com/the-story-of-nabot…winery-in-jezreel/
Scientists explain ancient Rome's long-lasting concrete - www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-40494248
Old Caesarea Diving Center – Building methods and unique characteristics - www.caesarea-diving.com/en/page.asp?id=76
On today’s program, host Christopher Eames covers the story of the prophet Jeremiah’s life, and the numerous archaeological discoveries that concur his writings. He also discusses a discovery made at “Solomon’s Mines” in Eilat, where scientists have revealed beautifully dyed fabrics used around the time of King Solomon.
Jeremiah: The True Story of the "Weeping Prophet": watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/07/02/jer…eping-prophet/
Link: www.timesofisrael.com/what-color-blu…ence-tells-us/
Uncovering the Bible's Buried Civilizations: The Babylonians -watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/06/23/unc…e-babylonians/
On today's program host Brent Nagtegaal talks to archaeologist Christopher Eames about the 1500 year history of both Babylon and the Neo-Babylonian empire as it relates to the history covered in the Bible.
The Bible's Buried Civilization: The Babylonians - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/06/23/unc…e-babylonians/
The Tower of Babel: Just a Bible Story? - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/06/09/the…a-bible-story/
On today's show, archaeologist Brent Nagtegaal discusses the recent excavations at Machaerus, Herod the Great's Jordanian's fortressed famed for the killing of John the Baptist. He also discusses the chance discovery of 2600-year-old inscription on the backside of a potshard.
Archaeologists Find Monumental Mikveh at King Herod's Palace in Jordan - www.haaretz.com/archaeology/1.795720
Revolutionary technology reveals dazzling ‘hidden’ text on biblical-era shard - www.timesofisrael.com/revolutionary-…cal-era-shard/
Iranian Militias Reach Syrian Border - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/06/12/ira…syrian-border/
King of the South - watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/
Some believe that the Bible is a fictional book, perhaps with only a few names and cities that have been validated through archaeology. This is simply untrue. Hundreds of biblically significant artifacts have been found throughout the last century and an half—and particularly in the last few decades. Many dozens of biblical figures—kings, pharaohs, officials, prophets—have been substantiated through archaeology. Not only does archaeology validate snippets of the Bible, but more accurately, entire stories. Such is the case with King Hezekiah—one of Judah’s greatest rulers. On Today’s program, Host Brent Nagtegaal interview archaeologist Christopher Eames about the connections between King Hezekiah’s life and connected artifacts from three nations.
The Shiloh Excavations: Week One, Season One -www.biblearchaeology.org/post/2017/05…son-One.aspx
Associates of Bible Research Facebook page - www.facebook.com/biblearchaeology/
The last time President Obama arrived in Saudi Arabia there was no fanfare whatsoever and the king didn’t even show up to greet him. This Saturday, in his first foreign trip, President Trump arrived in Riyadh with all the pomp and celebration fit for a king. Soon thereafter, he received the highest Medal of Honor that can be bestowed by the king on a foreigner. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the significance of Mr. Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, as well as the air of nervousness pervading Israel before his arrival on Monday.
Will Trump Push Israel Too Far in Search of Peace: watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/05/19/wil…arch-of-peace/
Last week, Isi Leibler wrote an article for the Jerusalem Post detailing nine of challenges facing Israel. However rather than being worried for Israel's future, he wrote that “we have never been so self-reliant or as powerful as we are today, and in as optimal a position to defend ourselves.” On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal focuses on dangerous implications Israel’s newfound power and self-reliance for the future of the Jewish State.
CANDIDLY SPEAKING: NINE CHALLENGES CONFRONTING ISRAEL -www.jpost.com/Opinion/Candidly-S…ting-Israel-490247
Jerusalem in Prophecy - watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/
his past week, Israel celebrated her 69th Independence Day. At the same time, UNESCO passed another resolution condemning the nation. On today’s program, host Christopher Eames discusses the resolution, summarizes the Independence Day celebrations, and looks at an interesting natural event that occurred 2,800 years ago, as discovered recently by archaeologists.
Jerusalem in Prophecy - watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/
www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-of-m…ied-palestine/
www.haaretz.com/archaeology/1.782460
This past week, German’s Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel decided to go ahead with meeting with an anti-Israeli NGO, instead of meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The decision to snub the prime minister comes at a time when anti-Israel sentiment is on the rise inside Germany. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal argues that over the past decade, Merkel’s positive personal stance toward the Jews has largely hidden the anti-Israel views of the German public; views that are now coming to the surface as Merkel’s rule looks to be coming to an end.
"In a restless Germany, a new generation tires of the shame for Nazi crimes" - news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/r…or-nazi-crimes
United States and Britain in Prophecy and Jerusalem in Prophecy - watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/
Last week, several statements from the United States Administration declared that its policy toward Iran was under review. After eight years of cozying up to Iran by the Obama administration, a hardened policy that acknowledges Tehran’s role as the leading cause of Middle East instability is a refreshing change. However, will the United States be able to limit and roll back Iran’s gains across the region? On today’s show, Host Brent Nagtegaal, argues that even with the policy change, Mr. Trump will not be able to halt Iran’s rise.
In response to the Palm Sunday’s attacks on Egypt’s Coptic Christians, Mathieu Bock-Côté asked in La Figaro whether the issue of Middle Eastern Christians would wake up European civilization to its core identity. On Today’s program, Host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the attack on the Copts in light of the mass migration of Christians out of the Middle East and asks whether we have reached a tipping point where Europe will finally come to their defense.
When The West Lets Christianity Die In Its Cradle - www.worldcrunch.com/opinion-analysi…e-in-its-cradle
The Last Crusade - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/04/07/the-last-crusade/
Holy War Is Becoming Reality in Egypt - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/04/13/hol…lity-in-egypt/
Russia has become the first country in the world to recognize any part of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. A statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry released on Thursday reads, “We reaffirm our commitment to the UN-approved principles for a Palestinian-Israeli settlement, which include the status of east Jerusalem as the capital of the future Palestinian state. At the same time, we must state that in this context we view west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.” While many Israelis see the move as a positive one, on today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal argues that Russia recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is a dangerous precedent.
Moscow surprisingly says that West Jerusalem is Israel's capital - www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politi…els-capital-486336
2017—All Eyes on Jerusalem - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/01/08/201…-on-jerusalem/
Jerusalem in Prophecy - watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/
This week former United States Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro wrote a piece for Bloomberg View entitled, “All signals point once again to war in Gaza.” On today’s program, Middle East correspondent Brent Nagtegaal takes Shapiro’s article and looks at both the Lebanese front and the Syrian Golan Heights as other looming hotspots. He argues that Israel is being besieged by ever increasing threats surrounding the nation.
They were ancient Israel’s eastern neighbors, dwelling in the plains of Jordan. At times their oppressors, and at other times subservient to the Israelites, these people were connected on a very physical level with the Israelites, sharing a common ancestor—Abraham’s father, Terah. They were the Moabites. On today’s program, Watch Jerusalem archaeology writer Christopher Eames discusses the history of Moabites as well as one of the most important discoveries in Biblical archaeology – the Mesha Stele.
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Civilizations: The Moabites - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/03/20/unc…-the-moabites/
Was Balaam From the Bible Real - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/02/24/was…he-bible-real/
Uncovering the Bible’s Buries Cities: Tel Jericho - watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/12/12/unc…ities-jericho/
Despite United State's President Trump's pro-Israel rhetoric, he looks to be following in the failures of previous administrations by pushing a peace deal between Israel and the PLO. On today's program Jerusalem host Brent Nagtegaal discusses last week's visit to Israel by Mr. Trump's negotiator in light of a biblical prophecy that condemns this latest push for peace.
Israel's Deadly "Wound" By Gerald Flurry - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/03/19/isr…-deadly-wound/
"Know Thine Enemy" By Caroline Glick -
www.jpost.com/Opinion/Column-One…thine-enemy-484430
A Yemeni Coast Guard vessel exploded on Friday, hitting a naval mine planted in the Bab el-Mandab Strait by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia. The placing of mines in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is the latest in a host of signs that Iran is implementing a strategy to control shipping through this critical sea lane. On today's program, Brent Nagtegaal discusses Iran's game changing moves in the strait and how it fits into Bible Prophecy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before the U.S. Congress - www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pOs99OZN1g
Iran Ups Ante With Naval Mines in Critical Sea Choke Point - watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/03/12/ira…ea-chokepoint/
King of the South by Gerald Flurry - watchjerusalem.co.il/wp-content/upl…-the-south.pdf
MEMRI: Iran's Support For The Houthi Rebellion In Yemen -www.imra.org.il/story.php3?id=67043
Who are the modern descendants of the ancient Israelites? History confirms this ancient people did exist and lived in area known as Israel today. Today, the state of Israel lives again, but are the Jews in the Middle East the Israelites? On today's show, host Brent Nagtegaal looks into that question. He also reports on the discovery of an ancient Assyrian Palace uncovered by the Islamic State.
Islamic State looting uncovers ancient palace beneath Jonah’s Tomb: www.timesofisrael.com/islamic-state-…h-jonahs-tomb/
Critics claim that Daniel’s book is like a historical novel. Is Daniel simply a work of fiction? On today's program host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the question of Daniel's authenticity as the most simple way to either prove or disprove the Bible's authority.
Critics claim that Daniel’s book is like a historical novel. Is Daniel simply a work of fiction? On today's program host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the question of Daniel's authenticity as the most simple way to either prove or disprove the Bible's authority.
Hebrew carvings on column lend weight to Galilee village’s Jewish past:
www.timesofisrael.com/hebrew-carving…s-jewish-past/
History and Prophecy of the Middle East: watchjerusalem.co.il/wp-content/upl…iddle-east.pdf
New Light on the Book of Daniel from the Dead Sea Scrolls: www.biblearchaeology.org/post/2012/07…Scrolls.aspx
Understanding Daniel the Prophet:
watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/02/26/und…l-the-prophet/
On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with United States President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time. Mr. Netanyahu was all almost giddy with excitement at the favor he seems to be receiving from Mr. Trump. And yet, as host Brent Nagtegaal covers in this program, there are many reasons to believe the Israel-American alliance will fray further under a Trump administration.
www.politico.com/magazine/story/2…hu-israel-214769
www.thetrumpet.com/literature/44/t…ain-in-prophecy
watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/08/19/bre…e-brotherhood/
Masada, Kirjath Jearim and the discovery of a new Dead Sea Scroll cave; just three of the stories covered on today’s program as archaeologist Brent Nagtegaal updates you on the latest from Israel.
HU press release new.huji.ac.il/en/article/33424
It is perhaps the most famous city in the world. A city known as the “closest to heaven,” the “center of the Earth,” the holiest place on the planet. Its name means “city of peace,” but this location ranks as one of the most warred-over, bloodied pieces of land: Jerusalem. On today's show, host Brent Nagtegaal talks to archaeologist Christopher Eames about his series on the Bible's Buried Cities which culminated with a study of Jerusalem.
watchjerusalem.co.il/2017/02/05/unc…ies-jerusalem/
After King Saul’s death, Israel and Judah were divided for seven long years. However, once the northern tribes of Israel finally anointed David as their King, David immediately set about to unify that nation around a new capital city – Jerusalem. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at why David chose Jerusalem, and its connection with the promised kingly line through David’s son Solomon.
"Real Liberals Must Shun Palestinian Colonialism" by Melanie Phillips www.jpost.com/Opinion/Real-liber…colonialism-477616
The United States and Britain in Prophecy - www.thetrumpet.com/literature/44/t…ain-in-prophecy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reaching out to the Iranian people in an effort rekindle an historic relationship going back millennia; a relationship that the Islamic regime in Iran would like to undermine. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at Mr. Netanyahu’s video in light of the history recorded in the book of Jeremiah where he prophesied the fall of Babylon, rise of Persia and return of the Jews to Judah.
watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/12/04/the…reatest-kings/
The Temple of King Solomon had an innumerable number of brass vessels and objects used in its service. But where did the copper come from to make the brass? Two excavations - one in Jordan and one in Israel believe they have uncovered the answer. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the discovery of a 10th century B.C.E. fortification in the Arabah valley that archaeologist’s claim is evidence to the Edomite copper industry. He also looks at the biblical relationship between the Edomites and Israelites as well as prophecies for Edom today.
Livescience: “Sophisticated Defense System Discovered at Biblical-Era Mining Camp” - http://www.livescience.com/57494-fortification-found-israel-mining-camp.html
King Solomon’s Mines documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuqkxlW4CHY
theTrumpet.com: “East, West or Neither? - https://www.thetrumpet.com/article/8717.20.139.0/middle-east/turkey/east-west-or-neither
WatchJerusalem – “Turkey Will Betray Israel” https://watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/03/28/turkeys-will-betray-israel/
On today’s program host Brent Nagtegaal looks back at the top discoveries in biblical archaeology over the past year as well the history of the menorah in light of this week’s discovery of a 2000-year-old engraving in a cave wall in southern Israel. But first, he looks at today’s terrorist attack as but a potential precursor to a much more violent Jerusalem in 2017.
There are many storylines from the recent United Nations Security Council resolution against Israel. However, the one least discussed and yet most important relates to the future unity of Jerusalem. On today's program Brent Nagtegaal looks at the resolution in regards to the immediate future of Jerusalem as the united capital of Israel.
America’s ‘Shameful Ambush’ of Israel at the UN - watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/12/28/ame…ael-at-the-un/
UNESCO Wants to Stop Archaeology in Ancient Jerusalem - watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/11/01/une…ent-jerusalem/
Jerusalem in Prophecy- request for free. watchjerusalem.co.il/literature/
JERUSALEM - On Friday, President Obama allowed an anti-Israel UN Security Council resolution to pass, breaking from decades-old precedent set by previous American administrations. On today's show Host Brent Nagtegaal looks at some of the possible outcomes of the vote, as well the darker motivations behind President Obama’s actions.
Earlier this year a palatial building dating to the era of King Solomon 3000 years ago was discovered in the royal city of Gezer. On the second half of today’s show host Brent Nagtegaal talks to part-time Jerusalem archaeologist Christopher Eames about his recent visit to Gezer as well as an article detailing its Biblical history.
What Inspires President Obama's Relationship with Israel -watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/12/01/wha…p-with-israel/
Half of Jerusalem to Fall - watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/06/28/hal…salem-to-fall/
5 years ago, Watch Jerusalem editor in chief Gerald Flurry wrote an illuminating piece entitled “How the Syrian Crisis Will End.” Five years later, with the evacuation underway of the rebels from Aleppo, the last major Syrian city under their rule, some commentators are calling this the beginning of the end of the Syrian Civil war.
But are we really at the end of the Syrian Civil War? On Today’s program, we will look back at that article by Gerald Flurry, as it presages some dramatic shifts still to take place on the Syrian battle front. In doing so, we will reveal a major player in Syria’s future that is still yet to join the fray in a substantial way.
“How the Syrian Crisis Will End” https://www.thetrumpet.com/article/9737.20.147.0/middle-east/syria/how-the-syrian-crisis-will-end
“Meet Europe’s Favorite Genocidal Warlord”
https://www.thetrumpet.com/article/14132.2.0.0/middle-east/meet-europes-favorite-genocidal-warlord
The iconic story of young David’s epic encounter with Goliath has captured imaginations for millennia. The classic underdog narrative resonates with all people as they face insurmountable odds—their figurative giants. But is the history of David and Goliath, as well as the history of their respective nations, only figurative, or is the history as the Bible describes a literal account of what took place?
On today's program, host Brent Nagtegaal takes a look at two cities that have everything to do with those two men; Gath and Khirbet Qeiyafa.
Gath Excavation Blog:
gath.wordpress.com/
Bible Lands Museum Application: www.blmj.org/en/template/default.aspx?catId=2
Based on events in the past week, NOW Media based in Lebanon ran an analysis piece titled “The Iranian Empire Is Back." On today’s program we explore what led writer Hussain Abdul Hussain to make that claim, as well as how the Bible explains Iran’s current strategy in the Middle East in detail.
For the second half of today’s show, we look back at the some of the earliest roots of the Iranian empire, specifically the reign of King Cyrus, and see why Iran's current leaders would rather belittle some of that history.
"The Startling Truth About One of History's Greatest Kings"
watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/12/04/the…reatest-kings/
"The Iranian Empire is Back" - now.mmedia.me/lb/en/commentaryan…ian-empire-is-back
"The Islamic Awakening: Iran’s Grand Narrative of the Arab Uprisings" -
www.brandeis.edu/crown/publications/meb/MEB71.pdf
There are a dwindling few archaeologists in Israel that believe the Bible's rightful use in archaeology. They use the Bible, its history and geography, to actually guide them to both make their discoveries and help identify their discoveries. They acknowledge the Bible as the best source of history for the land of Israel that exists. However, there is also substantial cast of Israeli archaeologists who are unimpressed with the Bible as a historically accurate document.
Today's program looks at the one of the most heated arenas in this fight - the historicity of King David and Solomon.
Video: Seal of biblical King Hezekiah found in Jerusalem - watchjerusalem.co.il/2015/12/02/sea…-in-jerusalem/
King Solomon-era Palace Found in Biblical Gezer: www.haaretz.com/jewish/archaeology/1.739358
On the same day UNESCO resolved to ignore Jewish history on the Temple Mount, the Israeli Antiquities Authority announced the discovery of a 2700 year old document found along the Dead Sea that mentions Jerusalem in ancient Hebrew script. Now, the Israeli government has announced an expedition to recover more of these documents along the Dead Sea.
IAA video of Jerusalem fragment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d65KN7f0BEY
En-Gedi Scroll Virtually Unwrapped: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07EsQgu9k0g
Israel wants to stop archaeology in ancient Jerusalem :watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/11/01/une…ent-jerusalem/
watchjerusalem.co.il/2016/09/28/x-r…-modern-bible/