Picture 1- This is a replica of the horned alter they found at Beer Sheva. It fits the dimensions that Moses gave to Israel before they entered the Land. The horns on top were probably for tying the sacrifice to because they did live sacrifices.
Picture 2- I am standing next to a Roman Mile Marker. They were put along the routes to different cities and told you how far you had to go to the next city or how far away you were from the city you had just left. Every time a new Emperor came into power new mile markers had to be put up with the new name on it.
Picture 3- Bryan and I in front of a spring called at En Gedi. You can’t get a good sense from the picture but this is actually in a very very dry, hot, and dusty part of Israel so the spring looks wonderful! Somewhere in this area it’s also believed that David hid from Saul. We don’t know exactly where, but somewhere around here possibly.
Picture 4- Nahal Zin. Nahal is Hebrew for river bed (Wadi is the Arabic term). According to the Biblical text an event of some significance took place in the Nahal Zin. Whether this actually is the Biblical Nahal Zin we’re not sure, but it may be. We were able to climb through the Nahal Zin and up the cliff right where the picture is- there’s a path it’s really not too hard 🙂
Picture 5- an Ibex. These creatures live in the wilderness/desert area. They are amazing! To watch them walk DOWN the side of a cliff without any concern. It brought to life the passage in Habakkuk 3:19- “He makes my feet like hinds feet, and makes me walk on the high places…”
Enjoy…
LOVE the pics!!! (especially the one of you guys in front of the waterfall).
Did the Ibex actually let you guys get that close to it? The walk up / down the side of the hill in the dry wilderness must be an overwhelming trek. (I’d love to try it next time we’re there). Dad N
Wow! I actually have a free minute to write you! I didn’t post on the last one but I’m with Joel – history and Superman. Personal – all you do is study so there’s not much to tell. Love the pictures with Biblical application.
Dad – when are you going back to Israel???????????
I loved En Gedi. That was ONE place in Israel where one could KNOW that David and Saul had actually been. That waterfall brought back memories of our visit. (Jenna’s right. That is a great picture of you two. One for your Christmas card, Bryan.) It is so refreshing to look at in a dry and thirsty land. Keep up the history. We want to learn more.
MOM V
So, is the Biblically-significant even that took place at Nahal Zin the Canyon of the Crescent Moon like in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? Because it totally looks like it.
Great pics, great entry. Welcome back!
Picture #2, of the Roman mile marker, reminds me: do you guys know where the word “trivia” comes from? 🙂
Also, ye ne’er answered me question aboot whe’er ye fall in wi’ Rob Bell, or wi’ meself, on how ye feel aboot the Romans. (I brogued it because I’m multicultural just like you guys!)
Whoops sorry, Joel, it was an unintentional ignore I assure you 🙂
Close with the Crescent moon guess, yeah, right…
You’ve got my curiosity up- I have no clue where the word trivia comes from.
We would fall much closer in line with your thoughts than with Rob’s. The Romans weren’t the best people to live under, but the Jewish people didn’t make it easy on themselves either. Does that answer your question???