Historical Geography Gone Awry at Khirbet er-Raʿi : The Identifications of Ziklag and (Non-Biblical) Phathura/Pethor

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McKinny, Chris and Thomas, Zachary. (2022). Historical Geography Gone Awry at Khirbet er-Raʿi : The Identifications of Ziklag and (Non-Biblical) Phathura/Pethor. Israel Exploration Journal. 72(1), pp. 66-88.
AuthorsMcKinny, Chris and Thomas, Zachary
Abstract

Garfinkel, Ganor, and Keimer’s ongoing excavations at Khirbet er-Raʿi have revealed a significant Iron I settlement with Philistine pottery and a small Early Iron IIA settlement. In light of this, and their analysis of the biblical sources, Garfinkel and Ganor propose that Khirbet er-Raʿi matches the historical-geographical details for Ziklag. This paper will challenge this identification and suggest a possible alternative ancient name for Khirbet er-Raʿi in light of the writings of Eusebius and existing Arabic toponyms in the vicinity.

Keywordsarchaeology; Ziklag; Khirbet er-Raʿi
Year01 Jan 2022
JournalIsrael Exploration Journal
Journal citation72 (1), pp. 66-88
PublisherIsrael Exploration Society
ISSN0021-2059
Web address (URL)https://www.jstor.org/stable/27196182
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