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These excavations provide valuable insights into the historical and cultural settings of the Bible, offering a tangible connection to the events and people described in the Scriptures.<br><br><b>Biblical Significance</b><br><br>Archaeological digs have played a crucial role in affirming the historical reliability of the Bible. By uncovering ancient cities, inscriptions, and everyday items, archaeologists have been able to corroborate various biblical accounts, enhancing our understanding of the world in which biblical events took place.<br><br><b>Key Archaeological Sites</b><br><br>1. <b>Jericho</b>: One of the most famous archaeological sites, Jericho is often associated with the biblical account of its walls falling after the Israelites marched around the city (Joshua 6). Excavations have revealed evidence of a collapsed wall, which some scholars argue aligns with the biblical narrative.<br><br>2. <b>Hazor</b>: Mentioned in the conquest narratives of Joshua, Hazor was a significant Canaanite city. Archaeological digs have uncovered layers of destruction that some attribute to the Israelite conquest (<a href="/joshua/11-10.htm">Joshua 11:10-11</a>).<br><br>3. <b>Megiddo</b>: Known for its strategic location and historical battles, Megiddo is referenced in several biblical passages (e.g., <a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15</a>). Excavations have revealed fortifications and stables, providing insight into the city's importance during the reigns of Solomon and other kings.<br><br>4. <b>City of David</b>: Located in Jerusalem, the City of David is an area rich in archaeological finds, including structures from the time of King David and Solomon. Discoveries such as the Siloam Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam have direct biblical connections (<a href="/2_samuel/5-7.htm">2 Samuel 5:7-9</a>; <a href="/john/9-7.htm">John 9:7</a>).<br><br>5. <b>Qumran</b>: Near the Dead Sea, Qumran is the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. These scrolls include some of the oldest known manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible, providing critical insights into the text's transmission and the religious practices of the time.<br><br><b>Impact on Biblical Interpretation</b><br><br>Archaeological digs have significantly impacted biblical interpretation by providing context and clarity to the Scriptures. For instance, the discovery of ancient Near Eastern law codes has shed light on the legal practices mentioned in the Pentateuch. Similarly, findings related to ancient trade routes and political alliances have helped scholars understand the geopolitical landscape during the times of the patriarchs, judges, and kings.<br><br><b>Challenges and Considerations</b><br><br>While archaeological digs offer valuable information, they also present challenges. The interpretation of findings can vary, and not all discoveries neatly align with biblical accounts. Additionally, the dating of artifacts and structures can be contentious, leading to debates among scholars. Despite these challenges, archaeology remains a vital tool in biblical studies, continually contributing to our understanding of the Bible's historical context.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>· <a href="/joshua/6-20.htm">Joshua 6:20</a> : "So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it."<br>· <a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15</a> : "This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon conscripted to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer."<br>· <a href="/2_samuel/5-7.htm">2 Samuel 5:7-9</a> : "Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). On that day he said, 'Whoever wants to strike down the Jebusites must reach the water shaft to reach those 'lame and blind' who are despised by David.' That is why it is said, 'The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.' So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built up the area around it, from the supporting terraces inward."<br>· <a href="/john/9-7.htm">John 9:7</a> : "Then He told him, 'Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam' (which means Sent). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing."<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2658.htm"><span class="l">2658. chaphar -- to dig, search for</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to dig, search for NASB Word Usage 76,500* (1), dig (2), <b>digs</b> (1),<br> dug (11), hollowed (1), look around (1), paws (1), sank (1), search (3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2658.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3738a.htm"><span class="l">3738a. karah -- to dig</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. root Definition to dig NASB Word Usage cut (1), <b>digs</b> (3), dug<br> (9), opened (1). 3738, 3738a. karah. 3738b . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3738a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/the_life_of_david/vii_the_exilecontinued.htm"><span class="l">The Exile --Continued.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> into the traps dug for them: "He has dug a hole and hollowed it out, and he falls<br> into the pitfall he is making." The crumbling soil in which he <b>digs</b> makes his <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/vii the exilecontinued.htm</font><p><a href="/library/boethius/the_consolation_of_philosophy/book_v_here_she_made.htm"><span class="l">Book V Here She Made an End and was for Turning the Course of Her <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> with one intention, but something else, other than was intended, results from certain<br> causes, that is called chance: as, for instance, if a man <b>digs</b> the ground <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../boethius/the consolation of philosophy/book v here she made.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watson/a_divine_cordial/effectual_calling.htm"><span class="l">Effectual Calling</span></a> <br><b>...</b> call. If he say, Go, he goes: the deluded sinner is like the slave that<br> <b>digs</b> in the mine, hews in the quarry, or tugs at the oar. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a divine cordial/effectual calling.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_gospel_of_pseudo-matthew/introduction.htm"><span class="l">Introduction</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He who <b>digs</b> in ground where he knows that there is gold, [1615] does not instantly<br> snatch at whatever the uptorn trench may pour forth; but, before the stroke <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the gospel of pseudo-matthew/introduction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnot/the_parables_of_our_lord/xi_the_wicked_husbandmen.htm"><span class="l">The Wicked Husbandmen.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In due time, accordingly, he constructs a fence around the field to keep out<br> depredators, whether men or beasts; <b>digs</b> a vat for receiving the juice, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arnot/the parables of our lord/xi the wicked husbandmen.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/mother_stories_from_the_new_testament/seeking_for_hidden_treasure.htm"><span class="l">Seeking for Hidden Treasure.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> particular field. So he <b>digs</b> away patiently in various places until, at<br> last, he finds out that what he heard is quite true. He <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/mother stories from the new testament/seeking for hidden treasure.htm</font><p><a href="/library/calvin/of_prayer--a_perpetual_exercise_of_faith/chapter_2_to_prayer_then.htm"><span class="l">To Prayer, Then, are we Indebted for Penetrating to those Riches <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> nothing is set before us as an object of expectation from the Lord which we are<br> not enjoined to ask of Him in prayer, so true it is that prayer <b>digs</b> up those <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 2 to prayer then.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/how_to_live_a_holy_life/who_are_the_wise.htm"><span class="l">Who are the Wise?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A man who erects his house upon the sand can build at less cost than he who <b>digs</b><br> deep and lays his foundation upon the rock, but at the very time when the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/who are the wise.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/whats_wrong_with_the_world/chapter_6_but_it_is.htm"><span class="l">But it is for this Especial Reason that Such an Explanation is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> pleasure, therefore, is to possess conditions, but also to be partly possessed by<br> them; to be half-controlled by the flute he plays or by the field he <b>digs</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 6 but it is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_4_1858/pauls_sermon_before_felix.htm"><span class="l">Paul's Sermon Before Felix</span></a> <br><b>...</b> which he can do it; but if he be a gifted man, it sets his whole soul on fire, brings<br> out all his powers, develops everything that lies hidden, <b>digs</b> up every <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/pauls sermon before felix.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/digs.htm"><span class="l"><b>Digs</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Digs</b> (4 Occurrences). Exodus 21:33 "If a man opens a pit, or if a man <b>digs</b> a pit<br> and doesn't cover it, and a bull or a donkey falls into it, (WEB NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/digs.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mole.htm"><span class="l">Mole (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> While the mole <b>digs</b> with its powerful and peculiarly shaped front feet, the<br> mole-rat <b>digs</b> with its nose, its feet being normal in shape. See LIZARD. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mole.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dignity.htm"><span class="l">Dignity (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dignity.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pit.htm"><span class="l">Pit (110 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 21:33 "If a man opens a pit, or if a man <b>digs</b> a pit and doesn't cover it,<br> and a bull or a donkey falls into it, (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pit.htm - 41k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/uncovers.htm"><span class="l">Uncovers (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Uncovers (5 Occurrences). Exodus 21:33 "If a man opens a pit, or if a man <b>digs</b> a<br> pit and doesn't cover it, and a bull or a donkey falls into it, (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/uncovers.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/opens.htm"><span class="l">Opens (30 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 21:33 "If a man opens a pit, or if a man <b>digs</b> a pit and doesn't<br> cover it, and a bull or a donkey falls into it, (WEB NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/opens.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fails.htm"><span class="l">Fails (35 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> For our money fails." (WEB). Exodus 21:33 "If a man opens a pit, or if a man <b>digs</b><br> a pit and doesn't cover it, and a bull or a donkey falls into it, (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fails.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/torrent.htm"><span class="l">Torrent (49 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Luke 6:48 He is like a man building a house, who <b>digs</b> and goes deep, and lays the<br> foundation on the rock; and when a flood comes, the torrent bursts upon that <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/torrent.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rolls.htm"><span class="l">Rolls (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV DBY WBS). Proverbs 26:27 Whoever <b>digs</b> a pit shall fall into it. Whoever<br> rolls a stone, it will come back on him. (WEB NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rolls.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dihon.htm"><span class="l">Dihon (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dihon.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-archaeology.html">What are some exciting discoveries in biblical archaeology? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Haman-the-Agagite.html">Who was Haman the Agagite? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Elijah.html">Who was Elijah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/digs.htm">Digs: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Digs (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/21-33.htm">Exodus 21:33</a></span><br />"If a man opens a pit, or if a man <span class="boldtext">digs</span> a pit and doesn't cover it, and a bull or a donkey falls into it,<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/16-27.htm">Proverbs 16:27</a></span><br />An ungodly man diggeth up evil, and in his lips there is as a burning fire.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a></span><br />Whoever <span class="boldtext">digs</span> a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-8.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:8</a></span><br />He who <span class="boldtext">digs</span> a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. <br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/digs.htm">Digs</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dike.htm">Dike</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/digs.htm">Digs (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/brook.htm">Brook (75 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/d/dignity_in_labor.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Dignity in Labor"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Dignity in Labor" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/d/dihon.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Dihon"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Dihon" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>