You Can Trust the Bible!

Science has confirmed that many parts of the Bible are indeed true, but how about its characters? The quest for evidence when it comes to biblical characters continues, but several archaeological finds suggest that many of these people may have actually existed. From inscriptions to artefacts, as well as historical texts, all amount as conclusive evidence that many biblical characters lived.

The archaeological evidence that proved the existence of King David was not unearthed until 1993 in Israel. A piece of stone known as the Tel Dan stele dating from the 9th century BCE contained a reference to the “House of David."

There are a number of archaeological finds that confirm the existence of King Solomon, namely in ancient Israeli cities such as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. Six official clay seals found in 2014 also support the existence of the biblical king (and of his father, King David).

Multiple pieces of evidence that confirm the existence of King Hezekiah have been found. First, the Taylor Prism in the 1830s, where Assyrian King Sennacherib wrote about the failed siege of Jerusalem in 701 BCE. There was also an inscription found in 1880 in the Siloam Tunnel in Jerusalem.

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There is archaeological evidence that King Cyrus the founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire lived. In 1879, archaeologists discovered a clay cylinder from Babylon’s ruins dating back to 539 BCE. The cylinder contained a text praising Cyrus and his rule.

The Babylonian Chronicles, a series of clay tablets from 590 BCE, make reference to major Babylonian events, including King Nebuchadnezzar II’s capture of Jerusalem in 586 BCE.

There is also evidence that the Pharaoh Shi'shak who attacked Jerusalem (1 Kings 14:25–26) lived. This can be found in inscriptions inside Egypt’s Karnak Temple.

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The bones of the High Priest of Israel who played a role at the trial of Jesus are evidence of his existence. An ossuary bearing the words “Joseph son of Caiaphas” was found in 1990.

The Roman official proconsul Sergius Paulus of Cyprus. Inscriptions found in Paphos, on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, match the account found in Acts.

Evidence of the existence of the Roman governor who ordered Jesus’ execution was found in 1961. The “Pilate Stone” was found at Caesarea Maritima, an ancient Roman Judea city, containing a Latin inscription that made reference to “Pontius Pilate, Prefect of Judea.”

King Herod the Great of Judea left quite a legacy across Israel. His tomb was found in the 1800s in Herodium, a fortress near Bethlehem. He was also the man behind constructions such as Jerusalem’s Second Temple and the Antonia Fortress.

The name of Herod Antipas stamped across coins of Galilee and Perea attests to his existence as a ruler of the region.

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A basalt monument called the Mesha Stele was unearthed in Jordan in 1868. The stone’s inscriptions make reference to King Mesha of Moab’s victories against Israel’s King Ahab, as per 1 Kings. Ahab also left an ivory palace complex in Samaria behind, providing further proof of his existence.

King Jehoiakim, There are a number of archaeological finds that prove the existence of this King of Judah. These include the Babylonian Chronicles (clay tablets), as well as seals with King Jehoiakim’s name.

Proof that Hiram I, the Phoenician king of Tyre, lived was found in Sidon, Lebanon, in 1855. The Phoenician text in Eshmunazar II's sarcophagus makes reference to King Hiram of Tyre.

A seal stamp with the name “Nathan-Melech” from the 7th century BCE was discovered in the City of David archaeological site. In 2 Kings 23:11 we find reference to this man as one of King Josiah’s officials.

The Babylonian Chronicles detail King Zedekiah’s attempt to save Jerusalem from Nebuchadnezzar’s men. In addition, an unearthed clay tablet from Sippar makes reference to Zedekiah’s children among the exiles in Babylon.

The Neo-Assyrian king Sennacherib is mentioned on the Taylor Prism (an early cuneiform artifact). More specifically, it details his siege of Jerusalem in 701 BCE.

The Kurkh Monolith lists King Ahaz’s tribute to Tiglath-Pileser III. Royal seals also add to the veracity of the biblical character mentioned in 2 Kings 16 and 2 Chronicles 28.

Evidence that Governor Nehemiah lived can be found in the Elephantine Papyri. Archaeologists also found sections of walls rebuilt by Nehemiah under the streets of modern-day Jerusalem.

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Jewish historian Flavius Josephus wrote in ‘Antiquities of the Jews’ about the execution of James in 62 CE, which is a remarkable non-Christian piece of evidence that he existed.

There are historical accounts of John’s life in Irenaeus’ book ‘Against Heresies.’ Justin Martyr’s ‘Dialogue with Trypho’ also makes reference to “John, one of the Apostles of Christ” who lived in Ephesus.

The historian Eusebius’ book ‘Ecclesiastical History,’ also known as ‘Church History,’ mentions Andrew’s missionary work. His remains are believed to be held in the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Patras, Greece. Christian symbols discovered in Sinope and Nicea also support Andrew’s presence in the region.

In 62 CE, Jewish historian Josephus made a reference to “James, the brother of Jesus who is called Christ,” who was executed. He also mentioned "Jesus who was called Christ" as being a man who performed many powerful works!

a letter written by Roman governor Pliny the Younger to Emperor Trajan, where he makes reference to early Christians singing “hymns to Christ as to a god.”

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That the Bible is right about the histories of these men, should help to convince people who doubt it's truthfulness to recognise the ultimate integrity of the whole Bible!

The pictures on this page were chosen because many people feel that these events did not happen, they base their belief on the words of evolutionists and scientists who do not follow the evidence but have their own ideas based on no evidence at all! In contrast there are many scientists and former evolutionists who have studied mankind's origin and based on real evidence in our own DNA now hold to the fact that mankind of 'ALL RACES' can be traced back to an original pair. Also the evidence for a global flood is in the rocks and sediments all over the world, and world flood legends are found in almost every culture and race throughout the Earth!

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