Picture of the Week

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Gath: Goliath’s Hometown

Gath was a town with multiple claims to fame.

Asiatic Lion

This is the type of lion that roamed ancient Israel, clashing with famous figures such as Samson (Judges 14:5) and David (1 Sam 17:34-36).

The Valley of Elah: Site of a Famous Showdown

The Valley of Elah, part way between Bethlehem and the Mediterranean Sea, hosted one of history’s most renowned showdowns.

Mount Gerizim

This temple likely rivalled the one in Jerusalem for several hundred years, before Jews destroyed it around 110 BC.

Where on Earth is This?

At first glance, you may think this picture was snapped in Egypt. There are camels, there are pyramids, and the Nile River is not far away.

King Solomon’s Gezer Gate

Remains of King Solomon’s gate at Gezer can be seen to this day.

Mount of Beatitudes

According to tradition, this slice of greenery is where Jesus delivered his famed Sermon on the Mount

Goats: Providers of Milk and Hair

Goats were ideally suited to the arid conditions of southern Judah, and were prized both for their milk and their hair!

The View Elijah Would (Not) Have Seen From Mt Carmel

When Elijah was twiddling his thumbs on Mount Carmel – waiting for the Baal prophets to finish their ranting (1 Kings 18:25-26) – perhaps he stood in the vicinity of this photo and absorbed the view.

Babylon’s Processional Way

This extravagantly-decorated wall lined the edge of the ‘Processional Way’, a main road in the ancient city of Babylon.