Is The Bible Reliable? (Part 2) Psalm 119:160 By David Dann

Is The Bible Reliable? Psalm 119:160 160 The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.

Can the Bible be right religiously & wrong historically? Is The Bible Reliable? Can the Bible be right religiously & wrong historically?

Is The Bible Reliable? Deuteronomy 32:4 4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.

Is The Bible Reliable? John 8:31-32 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

Is The Bible Reliable?

What does the evidence say? Is The Bible Reliable? What does the evidence say?

The Bible Is Supported By Archaeology & Secular History Is The Bible Reliable? The Bible Is Supported By Archaeology & Secular History

Is The Bible Reliable?

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History

Do the people, customs, and events fit in the proper time period? Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Do the people, customs, and events fit in the proper time period?

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History The Flood (Genesis 6-9)

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Ancient flood traditions are found among nearly every culture in the world. The Flood (Genesis 6-9)

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Ancient flood traditions are found among nearly every culture in the world. All agree on 3 key features: Universal destruction by water. An ark, or boat is the means of escape. A seed of mankind is preserved to continue the human race. The Flood (Genesis 6-9)

The Environment Of The Patriarchs Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History The Environment Of The Patriarchs

The Environment Of The Patriarchs Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Widespread famines afflicted the world of the patriarchs, causing them to migrate (Genesis 12:10-20; 42:1-4; 43:1-2). The Environment Of The Patriarchs

The Environment Of The Patriarchs Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Beni Hasan Wall Paintings of Asian Semitics in Egypt depict foreigners coming to Egypt during this time period. The Environment Of The Patriarchs

The Names Of The Patriarchs Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History The Names Of The Patriarchs

The Names Of The Patriarchs Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Ancient Assyrian & Babylonian texts confirm that the names of the patriarchs belong to the time period. The Names Of The Patriarchs

The Behavior Of Abraham Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History The Behavior Of Abraham

The Behavior Of Abraham Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Abraham’s concern over Sarah in Egypt (Genesis 12:11-13). The Behavior Of Abraham

The Behavior Of Abraham Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Abraham’s concern over Sarah in Egypt (Genesis 12:11-13). The ancient Babylonian Code of Hammurabi sheds light on Genesis 16:1-3. The Behavior Of Abraham

The Accounts Involving Isaac, Jacob, & Esau Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Nuzi Tablets The Accounts Involving Isaac, Jacob, & Esau

The Accounts Involving Isaac, Jacob, & Esau Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Esau’s birthright (Genesis 25:29-34). Nuzi Tablets The Accounts Involving Isaac, Jacob, & Esau

The Accounts Involving Isaac, Jacob, & Esau Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Esau’s birthright (Genesis 25:29-34). The Oral Blessing (Genesis 27:1-40). Nuzi Tablets The Accounts Involving Isaac, Jacob, & Esau

The Accounts Involving Isaac, Jacob, & Esau Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Esau’s birthright (Genesis 25:29-34). The Oral Blessing (Genesis 27:1-40). The Household Idols (Genesis 31:17-42). Nuzi Tablets The Accounts Involving Isaac, Jacob, & Esau

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History The Account Of Joseph

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Sold for 20 pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28). The Account Of Joseph

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Sold for 20 pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28). Rose to a prominent position in the Egyptian government (Genesis 41:39-41). The Account Of Joseph

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Thutmose III Egypt, Israel, & Moses

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Israelite complaint over needing straw to make brick (Exodus 5:6-13). Thutmose III Egypt, Israel, & Moses

General Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? General Confirmation Of O.T. History Israelite complaint over needing straw to make brick (Exodus 5:6-13). The census taken by Moses (Numbers 1-4). Thutmose III Egypt, Israel, & Moses

Is The Bible Reliable?

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History

Do the people, places, and events appear in other ancient records? Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Do the people, places, and events appear in other ancient records?

Old Testament Geography Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Old Testament Geography

Old Testament Geography Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Hazor (Joshua 11:1). Megiddo (Joshua 12:21). Jerusalem (Joshua 10:1). Lachish (Joshua 10:3). Dor (Joshua 11:2). Gaza (Genesis 10:19). Karnaim (Genesis 14:5). Canaan (Genesis 11:31). Ebla Tablets Old Testament Geography

Old Testament Geography Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Ur of Chaldees (Genesis 11:27-28; 12:1; Hebrews 11:9). Old Testament Geography

Old Testament Geography Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Haran (Genesis 11:31-32). Hebron (Genesis 23:2). Beersheba (Genesis 21:31). Shechem (Genesis 12:6). Laish (Judges 18:29). Nineveh (Genesis 10:11). Ekron (Joshua 13:3). Jericho (Joshua 2:1). Nineveh Old Testament Geography

Old Testament Geography Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Haran (Genesis 11:31-32). Hebron (Genesis 23:2). Beersheba (Genesis 21:31). Shechem (Genesis 12:6). Laish (Judges 18:29). Nineveh (Genesis 10:11). Ekron (Joshua 13:3). Jericho (Joshua 2:1). Jericho Old Testament Geography

Old Testament Geography Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Copper in Canaan (Deuteronomy 8:9). Old Testament Geography

Old Testament Geography Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Copper in Canaan (Deuteronomy 8:9). Solomon’s horse stables in Megiddo (1 Kings 9:19). Megiddo Horse Stables Old Testament Geography

Old Testament Geography Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Copper in Canaan (Deuteronomy 8:9). Solomon’s horse stables in Megiddo (1 Kings 9:19). Jeroboam’s idolatrous high place at Dan (1 Kings 12:26-31). “High Place” at Dan Old Testament Geography

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Merneptah Stele mentions Israel (13th century B.C.). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Merneptah Stele mentions Israel (13th century B.C.). Moabite Stone of Mesha refers to Israelite king Omri (1 Kings 16:16) and his son (1 Kings 21:25). Moabite Stone Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Assyrian king Shalmaneser III makes reference to Hazael’s usurpation of Ben- Hadad (2 Kings 8:15). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Assyrian king Shalmaneser III makes reference to Hazael’s usurpation of Ben- Hadad (2 Kings 8:15). Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III speaks of Jehu’s tribute to Assyria (2 Kings 9:1-10). Black Obelisk Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Records of Assyrian king Tiglath Pileser III mention Israelite kings Menahem, Pekah, and Hoshea (2 Kings 15:29- 30). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Records of Assyrian king Tiglath Pileser III mention Israelite kings Menahem, Pekah, and Hoshea (2 Kings 15:29- 30). Records of Sennacherib refer to Hezekiah’s tribute to Assyria (2 Kings 18:14-16). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Taylor Prism of Sennacherib harmonizes with Biblical account of his unsuccessful siege of Jerusalem (2 Kings 18; 19:35-36). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Hezekiah’s tunnel (2 Kings 20:20). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Hezekiah’s tunnel (2 Kings 20:20). Shebna’s tomb (Isaiah 22:15). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Hezekiah’s tunnel (2 Kings 20:20). Shebna’s tomb (Isaiah 22:15). Babylonian king Merodach-Baladan (2 Kings 20:12). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History The records of king Esarhaddon of Assyria agree with Biblical accounts (2 Kings 19:36-37; 2 Chronicles 33:10-11). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon (2 Kings 25). Nebuchadnezzar’s Palace Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon (2 Kings 25). The Babylonian Chronicle mentions Nebuchadnezzar’s removal of Jehoiachin as king of Judah (2 Kings 24:17). Babylonian Chronicle Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Seals inscribed with the names of Gemariah, king Jehoiakim’s scribe (Jeremiah 36:10), Baruch, who was Jeremiah’s scribe (36:4), Gedaliah the governor (40:5), and Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah (41:2) who assassinated him. Gemariah Gedaliah Baruch Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History The list of rations Babylonian king Evil- Merodach appointed for Jehoiachin while captive in Babylon (2 Kings 25:27-30). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History The Cyrus Cylinder confirms king Cyrus of Persia and his lenient stance toward captive nations (2 Chronicles 36:22-23; Ezra 1:1-4). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History The Behistun Rock confirms the reign of Darius the Great (Ezra 5-6). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History The Persian king Ahasuerus of the book of Esther has been identified in secular history as “Xerxes,” who was succeeded by his son, Artaxerxes (Neh. 2:1). Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History The Elephantine papyri confirm the existence of Sanballat of Samaria (Nehemiah 4:1). Elephantine Papyri Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History The Elephantine papyri confirm the existence of Sanballat of Samaria (Nehemiah 4:1). The Zenon papyri confirm the existence of Tobiah the Ammonite (Nehemiah 4:3). Zenon Papyri Old Testament People

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Old Testament Events

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History First century, A.D. Jewish historian Josephus wrote of evidence of destruction of Sodom & Gomorrah and stated that traces of the destroyed cities could still be seen in his day, while the first century A.D. Roman historian Tacitus speaks of these cities as having been “consumed by lightning” and also affirms that their ruins were visible in his day. Tacitus Old Testament Events

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Widespread worship of the pagan deities Baal (Judges 2:13), Dagon, and Ashtaroth (1 Samuel 31:10) in Canaan. Baal Old Testament Events Dagon Ashtaroth

Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Is The Bible Reliable? Specific Confirmation Of O.T. History Three phases of the Babylonian captivity of Judah (Daniel 1:1-6; Ezekiel 1:1-3; 2 Chronicles 36:15-21) have been confirmed through the “Bayblonian Chronicle,” the “Chronicles of the Chaldean Kings,” and the “Lachish Letters.” Babylonian Chronicle Lachish Letters Old Testament Events

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