In this video Prof. Cargill examines the Tel Dan, or “House of David” Inscription and reveals what it says, what it doesn’t say, gives its proper historical context, and explains why it’s important to biblical archaeology.
More about Dr. Robert R. Cargill, Associate Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Iowa: https://clas.uiowa.edu/classics/people/robert-cargill
and here: https://www.bobcargill.com
Contribute to the Friends of the IAA (Israel Antiquities Authority): https://www.friendsofiaa.org/take-action
Visit JewishHistory.com: https://jewishhistory.com/
Read more: Tel Dan Stele (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tel_Dan_stele
Biran, Avraham, and Joseph Naveh, “An Aramaic Stele from Tel Dan,” Israel Exploration Journal 43/2-3 (1993): 81–98.
Special thanks:
Bruce Zuckerman, West Semitic Research Project
Israel Antiquities Authority