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