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Histories of the Holy Land Podcast

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim

The Histories of the Holy Land Podcast has the guts to survey the most provocative historical narrative in the world. Israel and Palestine is a land of immense religious significance. Everyone has an opinion on it. But what is the true story of this beautiful but contested country? From the dinosaurs to the hi-tech era, we will chronologically survey the history of the land. The podcast will provide the only complete and factual narrative out there. So, join us.

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57 - Graves of the Sea People

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2025/11/11

Send us a text Ever heard of a graveyard where the coffins are shaped like humans—some lifelike, others downright bizarre? In this episode, we dig into the secrets of the Philistines at Beit Shean: a crossroads of kings, conquerors, and cultures. It’s biblical drama, ancient mysteries, and archaeological surprises—buried, literally, in the dirt of the Holy Land. Support the show

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56 - Were The Philistines Migrants or Invaders?

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2025/10/21

Send us a text The first portrayal of the Philistines can be seen in the reliefs of the Medinet Habu monument. It shows their warriors, but also their women and children on ox-carts. They came to conquer, but also to live. They fought and contributed culturally, bringing their influences from the Aegean. But were they just a bunch of foreign invaders, or were they migrants integrating into the local culture? Support the show

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55 - The Philistines

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2025/09/10

Send us a text In this episode, we bring the Philistines into the story. Unfortunately, we do not have rich texts that they wrote about themselves. So we have to rely on the Bible for our understanding of the Philistines. But who were they, and how accurately are they portrayed in the biblical stories? We introduce these important players to our story. Support the show

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54 – Josiah and the Book of Deuteronomy

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2025/05/19

Send us a text A lost scroll. A boy king. And a revolution that remade a nation. But was Deuteronomy really ancient law—or a bold new manifesto, crafted to legitimize power? In this episode, we look beyond the legend to ask: Was Josiah’s great reform inspired by divine revelation, or was it a brilliant act of political theater? Join us as we question the story behind Deuteronomy and explore how one mysterious book could upend everything a kingdom thought it knew. Support the show

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53 - The Story of Manasseh: The Evil King Who Saved...

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2025/04/14

Send us a text History remembers King Manasseh as Judah's most wicked ruler, but archaeological evidence tells a different story. For 55 years, he kept his tiny kingdom alive through shrewd diplomacy and careful governance, transforming defeat into survival. While his father Hezekiah's rebellion against Assyria had devastated the kingdom, Manasseh took a pragmatic approach - restoring local shrines, rebuilding trade networks, and turning Judah into a valuable buffer state between Assyria and ...

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52 - Hezekiah's Last Stand

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2025/03/15

Send us a text In 701 BCE, a small kingdom faced the most powerful empire in the world. One king, against all odds, prepared Jerusalem for an impossible defense. Fortified walls, secret water tunnels, and an unexpected divine intervention—this is the gripping true story of how Hezekiah survived Sennacherib's brutal invasion. Support the show

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51 - The Reforms of Hezekiah

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2025/02/18

Send us a text At just 25, Hezekiah inherited a kingdom under massive pressure from the mighty Assyrian Empire. But instead of cowering, he launched a bold religious and political revolution that would alter the course of Jewish history. How did he navigate treacherous geopolitical waters while transforming temple worship? What made him both a strategic political player and a deeply spiritual leader? Support the show

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50 – Judah Before the Reforms of Hezekiah

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2025/02/07

Send us a text The reforms of Hezekiah would revolutionize the Israelite religion and make it genuinely monotheistic for the first time. They also made the Temple in Jerusalem truly central for the first time. What led to that and what did the religion of Judah look like before those far reaching reforms started? "Ask Me Anything": What Do You Want From God?Welcome to Ask Me Anything, the podcast where we give you biblical answers to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support th...

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49 - The Destruction of Israel

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2025/01/22

Send us a textThe kingdom of Israel was destroyed and its elites exiled throughout the Assyrian empire. The prophets Hosea and Amos had warned that the sins and inequality of Israel would lead to its downfall. But was that the real reason? We also look at what happened to the Israelites after they were expelled and what happened to those who were left behind. Support the show

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48 - The Assyrian Threat to Israel

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2024/12/12

Send us a textAssyria assembled the most fearsome military machine ever seen. And it now was ready to turn its might on Israel, after defeating Damascus. It appears that Judah asked it to set sights on the kingdom of Israel, which now faced a threat unlike any it had seen before. Support the show

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47 - The Kingdom of Israel At Its Peak

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2024/11/12

Send us a textWe look at the evidence outside the bible to see what life in the Kingdom of Israel was like at the peak of its power. Who were its enemies and allies? What kind of culture and religion did it have? How did the poor and regular people live? Support the show

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46 - The Fall of the House of Omri

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2024/10/21

Send us a textThe last ruler in the name of the house of the Omrides was Queen Athaliah. She was utterly demonized in the Book of Kings. But a lot of that appears to be an attempt to cover up for Jehu, a psychopath who killed all the heirs to Omri and King David as part of a military coup. We have the real story of an event that broke the alliance between Israel and Judah and spurred on the destruction of both Israelite kingdoms. Ask Me Anything | EP. 4 "Faith + Politics"The podcast wher...

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45 - Was Ahab A Hero Or A Villain?

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2024/09/10

Send us a textThe House of Omri, especially Ahab, are among the most reviled characters in the book of Kings and the Tanach as a whole. The story of what he, and his horrific wife, did to Navot is legendary. But is it true? And does that scandal represent his entire legacy? We investigate. Support the show

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44 - How Israel and Judah Split

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2024/08/27

Send us a Text Message.The Book of Kings tells us how Israel tragically split after Solomon's death. But what is the reason? The stories of Jeroboam the first king of a separate Israel, and Rehoboam, the first king of Judah are instructive and fascinating. We analyze the narrative in the book and find the motivation behind the scribes who wrote it. We also look at what we can learn about religious worship at this time from the text and archaeology. Was polytheism practiced widely, or was soci...

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43 - The Splendor of Solomon and His Temple

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2024/07/01

Send us a Text Message.The days of Solomon are described as a golden age for a powerful and united Israel. However, some archaeologists doubt that and believe the stories are completely made up. We look at the stories of the Queen of Sheba, the splendor of the temple, and Solomon's marriage to Pharaoh's daughter for clues. Heartfelt Praise: Embracing the Lord’s Love with Deborah Thayer McLain"Heartfelt Praise: Embracing the Lord’s Love with Deborah Thayer McLain" is a solo...Listen on: A...

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42 – The Scandalous Court of King David

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2024/06/02

The stories of decadence and intrigue in David's court are legendary: how he lusted and schemed to win Bathsheba, how his son Amnon raped his daughter Tamar. Not to mention the rebellion of the handsome Absalom against his father. But is there any truth to these stories? What were the interests of those who wrote them? Support the Show.

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41- The Real Story of King Saul

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2024/05/16

Saul is a great her in the bible but is vastly eclipsed by David. However, we delve into the text and the historical evidence to find the real Saul. We find that he was a great hero, possibly betrayed by David. We also look into what we can learn about the relations between the tribes of Judah and Benjamin from this story, and what the motives of the scribes were in writing this narrative. Support the Show.

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40 - How Did Israel Become A Monarchy

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2024/05/02

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39 - Where Are the Twelve Tribes of Israel Today?

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2024/04/07

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38 - The Role of Religion in Uniting The Twelve...

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2024/03/18

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