Biblical Ziklag: the Case for Khirbet er-Ra‘i

The identification of biblical Ziklag has plagued scholars for over 150 years. Fourteen potential sites have been identified, and there is yet to be a consensus. Based on geographical, archaeological, textual, and chronological considerations, it will be argued that Khirbet er-Ra‘i, the most recent...

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Main Author: Keimer, Kyle H. ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2023
In: Palestine exploration quarterly
Year: 2023, Volume: 155, Issue: 2, Pages: 115-134
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Josua 15 / Bible. Josua 19 / Bible. Samuel 1. / Negev
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HD Early Judaism
HH Archaeology
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Summary:The identification of biblical Ziklag has plagued scholars for over 150 years. Fourteen potential sites have been identified, and there is yet to be a consensus. Based on geographical, archaeological, textual, and chronological considerations, it will be argued that Khirbet er-Ra‘i, the most recent site proposed, is the best candidate for biblical Ziklag.
ISSN:1743-1301
Contains:Enthalten in: Palestine exploration quarterly
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/00310328.2022.2030182