Beth Shemesh is an Israelite site located 12 mi. west of Jerusalem in the Sorek Valley where it exits from the Hill Country of Judah into the Shephelah.
The tribe of Dan settled in this area and the main activities of Samson took place here (Judges 13–16).
Sorek Valley looking west from Beth Shemesh
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Shmuel Brown has a very interesting/informative post about the intrigues, via Iran, entitled “Introducing Fallow Deer” [to Israel]. This is an amazing story!
Photograph by Shmuel Browns
Shmuel Browns is an Israeli Tour Guide/Photographer and also has an online store, “Designed in Israel,” where Calendars, Cards, T-Shirts, and Tote Bags featuring his photography can be purchased.
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Beth Shemesh is an Israelite site located 12 mi. west of Jerusalem in the Sorek Valley where it exits from the Hill Country of Judah into the Shephelah.
The tribe of Dan settled in this area and the main activities of Samson took place here (Judges 13–16).
Sorek Valley looking west from Beth Shemesh
Posted in Places in Israel
Tagged Beth Shemesh, Israel, Samson, Sites, Sorek, Soreq, Valley
Paved Road to Jotapata
On July 11 I was in the field teaching a group of students from the Jerusalem University College who were studying “Jesus and His Times.” I wanted to take them to Jotapata to help them understand Josephus and the First Jewish Revolt, but it was close to the end of the day and remembering last year’s hour walk into the site, and 100 degree F temperatures, I thought we would just view it from above. Much to my delight I found that a new paved road had been built to the site! So instead of an hour walk in, we just drove to the foot of the mound and began exploring Jotapata.
