by M. G. Easton and Matt Wright | 3 Sep 2024 | 1-2 Kings, Old Testament
This article is based on M. G. Easton, “Kings, the books of,” Illustrated Bible Dictionary (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1893), 408-09. It has been edited for conciseness, clarity and readability in the interests of modern readers. Additional notes are by Matt...
by Matt Wright | 31 Aug 2024 | Bible Places, Mesopotamia
The archaeological site at Uruk. Photo: SAC Andy Holmes (RAF)/MOD. Uruk was a famous metropolis in biblical times. Located in present-day southern Iraq, it was among the earliest post-flood settlements (Gen 10:10).1 According to the Sumerian King List,2 it was the...
