In Old Testament times, Gath was among the five cities ruled by the Philistines, with the other four being Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, and Ekron. (ref:... Read More
Ashdod is an ancient city in the land of Canaan. The ruins of Ashdod are situated on the coastal plains of southwestern Israel, 35 kilometers... Read More
Before David captured the City of David, the region had been known by names including Jerusalem, Jebusite (Josh 15:8), Salem (Gen 14:18), the fortress of... Read More
Adullam was an ancient Canaanite city located in the western foothills of Judah known as Shephelah. In 20th century B.C. during the patriarchal age, there... Read More
Though a small town (Micah 5:2), Bethlehem is frequently mentioned in Scripture and considered one of the sacred places to both Jews and Christians. Jacob’s... Read More
Beersheba (Be’er Sheva)is located south of Israel in the northern part of the Negev Desert. Negev carries the meanings of “south” and “dry”; in the... Read More
The place Gezer, later known as Tel Gezer, means “steep” and “a portion.” Today Gezer lies within the border of Israel near Lamula, desolate land... Read More