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Wealthy Israelite House

Illustration of a Wealthy Israelite Home...

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Ancient Women Traveling

Illustration of Women Traveling in Ancient Times...

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Ancient Oil Vases

Oil was stored in earthenware vessels (Heb. Asak). They were deep and narrow, with the narrowest part at the bottom. They had no handles and were usually inserted into a stone or wooden stand, or simply placed into holes in the ground. The top was capped with wood or some soft material....

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Vassal States

Certain nations were allowed to keep their own kings, these were called vassal states. These included Moab (east of the Dead Sea ) and Edom (south of the Dead Sea), and the Damascus territory (far in the northeast). Zobah was most likely included as well but this in not conclusive. There was also a territory even farther north called Hamath which a...

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David - Smith's Bible Dictionary

David: (well-beloved), the son of Jesse. His life may be divided into three portions: 1. His youth before his introduction to the court of Saul; 2. His relations with Saul; 3. His reign. 1. The early life of David contains in many important respects the antecedents of his future career. It appears that David was the youngest son, probably the y...

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Holy Land Christian & Jewish Gifts - The Jerusalem Gift Shop

The Jerusalem Gift Shop, Religious Christian - Jewish Gifts from the Holy Land. Handmade by Israeli Artists, shipped directly from Jerusalem. Thank you for your support during these troubled times here in Jerusalem. God Bless you...

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Ancient Lattice Windows

The lattice window looked very much like a fisherman's net, and was used in warm middle eastern countries. It was formed of reticulated work, and highly ornamental. They also had hinges which allowed them to be open or shut. On very hot days then sun is kept out while the air is let in through the trellis openings....

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Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) (103 - 76 BC)

Coins relating to the Hasmonean Princes: Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) (103 - 76 BC) AE Lepton Hendin 471, SGCv2 6092 14 mm. 1.28 gm. Die position=n/a reverse Obverse: Anchor within circle. BA[sigma]I[lambda]E[omega][sigma] A[lambda]E[csi]AN[delta]POY. Reverse: Wheel with eight ray-like spokes; Aramaic inscription. [Israel] [Coin Collectin...

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Marcus Ambibulus (9 - 12 AD)

Coins relating to the Roman Procurators :Marcus Ambibulus (9 - 12 AD) AE Prutah 9 AD Hendin 636, SGIC 5607 17 mm. 1.86 gm. Die position=12h Procurator under Augustus obverse Obverse: Ear of barley; KAICAPOC. Reverse: Eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates; date in field L[lambda][theta] (year 39).[Israel] [Coin Collecting]...

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Jewish War Coin

Coins relating to the Jewish War : Anonymous (year 3) AE Prutah 68/69 AD Hendin 664, SGIC 5640 17 mm. 2.90 gm. Die position=12h reverse Obverse: Amphora with broad rim, two handles and decorated lid. Hebrew legend. Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch. Hebrew legend. [Israel] [Coin Collecting]...

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