Searching for a King: Israel's United Kingdom
Season 1
Jeremy Dehut and Barry Britnell travel to Israel to explore the land, speak with archaeologists and historians, and look at the evidence for the biblical account of the first kings of Israel.
Where to Watch Season 1
5 Episodes
- Archeology & the BibleE1
Archeology & the BibleThe Bible comes to life as Jeremy Dehut and Barry Britnell talk with archeologist, Scott Stripling about his excavation of the ancient city of Shiloh. Go inside the expansive warehouse of the Israel Antiquities Authority and explore the crusader ruins of the Philistine city of Ashdod. Finally go high above the landscape on an aerial tour showing why the nation of Israel was continuously locked in conflict and war with their rivals by the sea. - King Saul, David & GoliathE2
King Saul, David & GoliathLost to time, Jeremy Dehut and Barry Britnell talk about the ancient city of Gilgal and the significance it played in Saul’s downfall. Known around the world as one of the greatest battles of all time, you can visit the valley where David conquered a giant named Goliath despite overwhelming odds. From the valley floor travel up a rocky pass via 4x4 Jeep to see the valley from a different vantage point and explore the ancient fortress of Quirbet Kieafa. - David Runs For His LifeE3
David Runs For His LifeExplore a cave where David could have hidden from Saul while on the run for his life. Surprises around every corner capture the truth, in a very short passage from the Bible, as Jeremy Dehut and Barry Britnell go deeper into the dark abyss and into their search of Israel’s United Kingdom. Visit the arid wilderness of Ein Gedi and see why David picked such a remote location to hide. Finally travel with the team as they venture deep into the West Bank to the city of Hebron, David’s first capital. - David, A Man After God’s HeartE4
David, A Man After God’s HeartGo to the origin of Jerusalem and see exactly how the Bible describes that David’s men were able to capture the Jebusite stronghold and make it Israel’s capital city. See artifacts of war and gain a perspective of the walls of Jerusalem that would have allowed David to peer down on Bathsheba, leading to a sin that will follow him for the rest of his life. Finally go to the Gihon Spring and stand in the location where Solomon would have been anointed successor to David. - The Golden Age of IsraelE5
The Golden Age of IsraelJeremy Dehut and Barry Britnell visit the labs of the Temple Mount Sifting Project and talk with renowned archaeologist Dr. Gabriel Barkay about his work digging through rubble discarded from the temple mount during a political crime back in the 1990’s. See some of the discoveries his team has made that point to a temple and city during the time of Solomon. Explore the ancient community of Qumran as Jeremy and Barry talk about the written word and an amazing discovery made at that site which reinforces the validity of God word.