Episodes

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July 28, 2022

8.48 The Levite’s Concubine & Gibeah

This forty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the first part of the story of the Levite’s concubine. I also dive into the history of the city of Gibeah, which would later be the first capital of the United Kingdom of Israel under King Saul. Listen and let me know what you think.
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July 28, 2022

8.48 The Levite’s Concubine & Gibeah

This forty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the first part of the story of the Levite’s concubine. I also dive into the history of the city of Gibeah, which would later be the first capital of the United Kingdom of Israel under King Saul. Listen and let me know what you think.
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July 22, 2022

8.47 Mahaneh-dan, Gershom, Mizpahs

This forty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place Mahaneh-dan, literally the camp of Dan. I also go over what’s known about Moses’ son Gershom and the concept of a mizpah. A real pile of rocks, a stack really. Listen and let me know what you think.
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July 22, 2022

8.47 Mahaneh-dan, Gershom, Mizpahs

This forty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place Mahaneh-dan, literally the camp of Dan. I also go over what’s known about Moses’ son Gershom and the concept of a mizpah. A real pile of rocks, a stack really. Listen and let me know what you think.
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July 14, 2022

8.46 Laish turns to Dan, Beth-Rehob

This forty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the potentially Sidonian city of Laish, which was conquered by the Israelites and renamed Dan. Close by was the city of Beth-Rehob. Listen and let me know what you think.
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July 14, 2022

8.46 Laish turns to Dan, Beth-Rehob

This forty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the potentially Sidonian city of Laish, which was conquered by the Israelites and renamed Dan. Close by was the city of Beth-Rehob. Listen and let me know what you think.
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July 7, 2022

8.45 Dan’s Migration, Micah & His Idol

This forty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, Micah and his idol. This is the precursor to the migration of the tribe of Dan from southern to northern Israel. Listen and let me know what you think.
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July 7, 2022

8.45 Dan’s Migration, Micah & His Idol

This forty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, Micah and his idol. This is the precursor to the migration of the tribe of Dan from southern to northern Israel. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 30, 2022

8.44 Samson’s Foxes, Rock of Etam, Lehi, En-Hakkore, Valley of Sorek

This forty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Rock of Etam, along with the places of Lehi, En-Hakkore, and the Valley of Sorek. I also touch on the 20th century Israeli fighting force known as Samson’s Foxes. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 30, 2022

8.44 Samson’s Foxes, Rock of Etam, Lehi, En-Hakkore, Valley of Sorek

This forty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Rock of Etam, along with the places of Lehi, En-Hakkore, and the Valley of Sorek. I also touch on the 20th century Israeli fighting force known as Samson’s Foxes. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 23, 2022

8.43 Timnah & Barbary Lions

This forty-third episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place of Timnah, where Samson met his wife. I also review the now (probably) extinct Barbary Lion, they type of lion likely killed by Samson. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 23, 2022

8.43 Timnah & Barbary Lions

This forty-third episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place of Timnah, where Samson met his wife. I also review the now (probably) extinct Barbary Lion, they type of lion likely killed by Samson. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 16, 2022

8.42 Pirathon, Samson’s Parents (Manoah), Zorah, Estoal

This forty-second episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Pirathon, Zorah, and Estoal. I also review the little known about Samson’s parents, his father Manoah, and his mother, who may have been named either Hazzelelponi or Zelelponith. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 16, 2022

8.42 Pirathon, Samson’s Parents (Manoah), Zorah, Estoal

This forty-second episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Pirathon, Zorah, and Estoal. I also review the little known about Samson’s parents, his father Manoah, and his mother, who may have been named either Hazzelelponi or Zelelponith. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 9, 2022

8.41 Tekufot, Minnith, Abel-Cheramim, Shibboleths

This forty-first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Minnith and Abel-Cheramim, the Hebrew festival of Tekufot, and the cultural implications of sibboleths. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 9, 2022

8.41 Tekufot, Minnith, Abel-Cheramim, Shibboleths

This forty-first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Minnith and Abel-Cheramim, the Hebrew festival of Tekufot, and the cultural implications of sibboleths. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 2, 2022

8.40 Chemosh and Jephthah’s Daughter

This fortieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Canaanite deity Chemosh and Jephthah’s daughter, sometimes named as Seila. Listen and let me know what you think.
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June 2, 2022

8.40 Chemosh and Jephthah’s Daughter

This fortieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Canaanite deity Chemosh and Jephthah’s daughter, sometimes named as Seila. Listen and let me know what you think.
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May 27, 2022

8.39 The Land of Tob, Mizpah

This thirty-nineth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover two places mentioned in the text, the land of Tob and Mizpah. Listen and let me know what you think.
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May 27, 2022

8.39 The Land of Tob, Mizpah

This thirty-nineth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover two places mentioned in the text, the land of Tob and Mizpah. Listen and let me know what you think.
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May 19, 2022

8.38 The place and thing that was Shamir, Kamon, Havoth-Jair

This thirty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Shamir, Kamon and Havoth-Jair. I also discuss what’s known about concept of a shamir, allegedly used by King Solomon in the construction of the first temple. Listen and let me know what you think.
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May 19, 2022

8.38 The place and thing that was Shamir, Kamon, Havoth-Jair

This thirty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Shamir, Kamon and Havoth-Jair. I also discuss what’s known about concept of a shamir, allegedly used by King Solomon in the construction of the first temple. Listen and let me know what you think.
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May 12, 2022

8.37 Tower of Shechem, Mt. Zalmon, Thebez

This thirty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Mt. Zalmon and Thebez. I also discuss what’s known about the Tower of Shechem along with historic towers in general. Listen and let me know what you think.
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May 12, 2022

8.37 Tower of Shechem, Mt. Zalmon, Thebez

This thirty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Mt. Zalmon and Thebez. I also discuss what’s known about the Tower of Shechem along with historic towers in general. Listen and let me know what you think.