More than a gate! The Jerusalem Files: Solomonic Gates

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Our modern ideas of gates are simple barriers to separate property, but gates served as much more in Old Testament times. City gates were very important points of communication, government, justice, and marketplaces. Biblical descriptions of these gates indicate that they were fairly large structures. Solomon is recorded rebuilding the gates of Jerusalem, Megiddo, Hazor, and Gezer. Archaeologists have found these gates, examined their structures, and gathered significant insights on their designs. Listen in to find out how these gates confirm the Biblical record and why you can trust God’s Word, even in the small details.

CREDITS:
• Photograph of Dr. Eliat Mazar by Alexander Schick via Biblical Archaeology Society: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/remembering-eilat-mazar/
• Akkadian Tablet Fragment:
o Photo by Eliat Mazar via Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, https://armstronginstitute.org/626-ophel-excavation-2009-ndash-2010
o Photo by Ouria Tadmor for the Estate of Dr.Eilat Mazar via the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, https://armstronginstitute.org/53-discoveries-of-eilat-mazar-the-ophel
• Eilat Mazar by the Ophel Gate via Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, https://armstronginstitute.org/626-ophel-excavation-2009-ndash-2010
• Original art on photographed archaeological park plaques and signs managed by Israel Nature and Parks Authority: https://en.parks.org.il/
• Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5

MORE RESOURCES:
• Blueprint of the Solomonic Gates: https://armstronginstitute.org/visuals/819-solomons-blueprint

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