The last year has brought with it a treasure trove of discoveries from the ancient world. From Jerusalem to Bahrain, antiquities continue to prove the Bible is a reliably accurate teller of ancient history.
Recently, a discovery in Egypt announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities revealed an ancient fort which is believed to be 3,200 years old, and which gives further confirmation as to who the reigning Pharaoh was when Moses led the Israelites out of bondage in the book of Exodus.
While the Bible does not specifically state who the monarch was that ruled of the Hebrews, historians widely believe it to be Rameses II.
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The site, called Tell Al-Abquain, was an outpost used by the ancient Egyptians and is made up of “a series of mudbrick architectural units, including military barracks for soldiers and storage rooms for weapons, food, and provisions from the New Kingdom era.
“In addition to the barracks, numerous artifacts and personal items belonging to soldiers were unearthed. [The] artifacts provide insight into the daily lives, religious beliefs, and military activities of the fort’s occupants,” the statement continued.
“These [findings] include weapons used in battle, hunting tools, personal adornments and hygiene items, such as ivory kohl applicators, carnelian and faience beads, scarabs and protective amulets.”
One of these ancient weapons, a bronze sword in incredible condition for its age, bore the engraved symbol of Ramses II, giving credence to the his being the ruler during the time of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt.
Time and again, archaeological discoveries prove the Bible accurate and true, such as the continued renovation of the Pools at Siloam. Pray that as the world continues to see the accuracy of the Bible verified, hearts will soften to the conviction of the Holy Spirit and accept God’s Word as true and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
