Four biblical kings (Israel, Judah, Edom, and Moab) face off in the Battle of Moab. The story has long been known to us because of the Second Book of Kings, but in the latter half of the nineteenth century, an archaeological treasure surfaced that provided another account of this battle. Explore an extraordinary discovery made in August 1868: the Mesha Stele; also known as the Moabite Stone. Recognized as one of the most significant archaeological finds related to the Hebrew Bible, the Mesha Stele dates back to the 9th Century BCE and has a direct correlation to the Bible, specifically 2 Kings 3. However, the full story behind its discovery and the events that followed remain largely unknown. This episode delves into the fascinating, lesser-known details of the Mesha Stele, revealing Moses Wilhelm Shapira’s involvement and how this discovery forms a crucial part of the Shapira Saga.

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