First Temple

His rise, his cruelty, and his downfall. How the Babylonian emperor shaped Jewish history and met his end

A wealthy farmer turned prophet, Amos called out injustice and idolatry across nations, offering a timeless vision of repentance, righteousness, and redemption.

A rare First Temple-era document, mentioning the words 'to Ishmael you shall send...', has been returned to Israel following an intelligence operation.

A tiny stone weight inscribed with ancient Hebrew lettering was discovered during excavations near the City of David. Weights like this were used for half-shekel contributions by the Israelites.

Discover why this majestic animal symbolizes power, courage, and faith