The Well of Abraham: Tradition vs Archaeology

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  • Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
  • In this video, we embark on a journey to solve the mystery of the ancient well believed to be dug by Abraham himself. With competing claims from another tourist site just miles away, we had to dig deep to uncover the truth. But what we found at Tel Beersheba left us absolutely stunned! With the help of a 19th-century explorer's book, we reveal more evidence that points to the true location of Beersheba. Buckle up and join us on this thrilling adventure as we explore this ancient land and unravel the secrets of Abraham's Well.
    Special Thanks to:
    * Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavor for the interview
    * Israel Nature and Parks Authority
    * Abraham's Well International Visitor Center
    References:
    Photo courtesy of American Colony - Matson Archive/US Library of Congress
    Robinson, George L. “The Wells of Beersheba.” The Biblical World, vol. 17, no. 4, 1901, pp. 247-55. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3136871. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.
    Palestine Exploration Fund Quarterly Statement 1875
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    bibletruthpublishers.com/land...
    www.athensjournals.gr/history...
    vilnay.kinneret.ac.il/wp-cont...
    www.penn.museum/documents/pub...
    www.baslibrary.org/biblical-a...
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    Wikipedia
    Google Maps and Google Earth
    BAS Library and BAR Archaeological Review
    00:00 Intro
    01:40 Tel Beersheva
    07:04 The Ancient Well
    10:27 Going Underground
    12:58 Finding Water
    18:38 The Well of Abraham
    22:52 The Inscription
    25:05 The Research
    28:44 The Epilogue
    English Closed Captions created by Terri Adams. Looking for English Captions of your own? Contact Terri at I.Create.Captions@gmail.com

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  • @loripavlu9323
    @loripavlu9323 Рік тому +1603

    A vote for a part 2 from me. Thanks for taking us along with you.

  • @loweeization
    @loweeization Рік тому +93

    The most impressive thing in this whole video is when Sergio, referring to the Bedouin, "how can we help these people?" Definitely the mind of Christ to His praise and His glory. Great work. Thank you..

  • @alexbrigden4587
    @alexbrigden4587 Рік тому +138

    I would love to learn more about Abraham and the 7 wells. God has given you both the opportunity to do this work and to touch all of our hearts and minds. So my vote is “Yes, Please do this for all of us”. Thanks for everything that you do.

    • @verlanephilicien3144
      @verlanephilicien3144 7 місяців тому +2

      The lord know Abraham Izaac and jacob,please stay Here
      The lord will comes to see we
      The lord give we my salvation

    • @colleenpeterson7247
      @colleenpeterson7247 6 місяців тому +1

      Amen 🙏

    • @MultiLuisasantos
      @MultiLuisasantos 5 місяців тому +2

      If you read the Bible, there is a part in New testament, when Jesus ask for water to a woman in the famous Abraham well.... Maybe there's a clue of the true local....

    • @cryptixdaemon7236
      @cryptixdaemon7236 3 місяці тому +1

      Are you referring to the Samaran woman? ​@@MultiLuisasantos

  • @H3RMXS
    @H3RMXS Рік тому +124

    Wow this was very WELL produced. The suspenseful narration, the quality of the video, the angles of the shots, the editing and highlight of information, the sound effects, the choice of the music playing in the background, your commentaries... this is almost like a documentary. I mean it's rare to see that much a high quality content on a UA-cam Channel. You have done it beautifully.

  • @michaelmcgill-nt3ku
    @michaelmcgill-nt3ku Рік тому +374

    I’ll likely never get to see Israel in this life because I am 66 and disabled. We could conceivably save the money to do it, but not being able to walk very well would limit my exploring. I say all this to let you know what an incredible blessing you guys are to us! We get to see it through your eyes and exploring with your young legs, energy, etc. Your videos are always very interesting and we use them along with our Bible study and a few other sites to paint the pictures in our minds. Mostly me, to be honest because my wife watches mostly Spanish language Christian videos. She has been an American citizen for about six years. I also speak Spanish. It is hard for her to process English in some accents, but you guys are very clear. I think in the millenium we could live there or visit often (Yeshua will rule from Jerusalem and we should all hope to be very close to Him at all times). Of course we don’t know the details! Thanks for your help in knowing Israel and may God richly bless you!

    • @mindythompson8291
      @mindythompson8291 Рік тому +16

      Nice comment. I could do the walking but could never afford to go so this is a blessing!

    • @michaeldaigle418
      @michaeldaigle418 Рік тому

      900000099999999==r/=

    • @michaeldaigle418
      @michaeldaigle418 Рік тому

      9th of of am still dredged to 9pm ⁹999d9ddd9d

    • @arnyarny77
      @arnyarny77 Рік тому +8

      id love to go to Iran and visit a fire temple (Zoroastrian) but that will not happen oh well!

    • @eduardosalas3714
      @eduardosalas3714 Рік тому +2

      Amen! Brother.

  • @Janer-52
    @Janer-52 Рік тому +78

    I've never been to Israel, and at an advanced age doubt I will make it. Yet, every one of your videos makes my heart long for that country. The beauty, the history, the knowledge that my Savior was born, walked, died and rose there. Thank you so much for bringing well made, delightful videos for us to discover Israel. God bless you.

    • @elizabethlejika3812
      @elizabethlejika3812 Рік тому +2

      Well said, same with me.

    • @michelewalburn4376
      @michelewalburn4376 Рік тому +6

      I'm 52, terrified of flying, but I'm going to get passed that, and I'm going to go to Israel someday.
      I pray that you get to also.

    • @pollysigulim5210
      @pollysigulim5210 Рік тому +3

      Isn't it wonderful that we have others who are willing to do all the hard work for us.?

    • @pollysigulim5210
      @pollysigulim5210 Рік тому +3

      And post their videos for us to watch.

    • @generaclesdey4622
      @generaclesdey4622 Рік тому +5

      The average lifespan of Israelis is high & people of advanced age are abundant. Remember that to get to most sites you can skip the camels & ride in an air-conditioned car with a guide. Most sites have accomodations for the elderly & handicapped. Faith will keep you safe and strong. Touching the stones is very different than just dreaming about them.

  • @LLBullrider
    @LLBullrider Рік тому +30

    Yes! Part 2! You both were a lot of fun to tag along with on such an amazing journey! And God bless you, too!!

  • @justinpark1614
    @justinpark1614 Рік тому +37

    Looking forward to Part 2! You two are a real joy to watch and have served as our pre-Israel tour guides! So many places we want to go and food we want to taste thanks to you! :)

  • @zacharymullins2854
    @zacharymullins2854 Рік тому +68

    What I love most about my first time watching these two is that they both show enormous passion for history, hard working and pays attention to research, very informative but above all else they have the wonderful ability to say the words “I don’t know.” And then keep searching. Bravo you two!

  • @Ilovejim7
    @Ilovejim7 Рік тому +46

    I was in Israel in 2006. I loved every beautiful moment of my trip!
    I will never read the Bible in the same way.
    I love your videos because they take me back to see everything I saw and experienced.
    God bless you on your amazing journeys!
    Thank you for sharing your adventures!

    • @michelewalburn4376
      @michelewalburn4376 Рік тому +2

      I want to visit. I want that experience you have when you read the bible.
      My soul longs for this place.

    • @Ilovejim7
      @Ilovejim7 Рік тому

      @@michelewalburn4376 I hope you get that opportunity! It's so worth it

    • @ajlancaster7316
      @ajlancaster7316 Рік тому +1

      I was there 3 years ago, and like you, I will never read the Bible the same way. Walking those streets and taking a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee made the Bible come alive for me.

    • @Ilovejim7
      @Ilovejim7 Рік тому

      @@ajlancaster7316 yes!!!

  • @raquelansley2610
    @raquelansley2610 Рік тому +14

    Yes please. Part 2 to go back would be amazing. Thankyou both for taking us along the ride with you's and sharing this beautiful knowledge

  • @loispaul327
    @loispaul327 Рік тому +10

    Hubby and I enjoy these tours of Israel. We're voting for part 2!

  • @Ohmy1956
    @Ohmy1956 Рік тому +95

    It would be awesome to physically see the sights in the Bible in person like you two do.
    Seeing them through your eyes is a huge blessing for me, and I thank you for sharing and encourage you to continue.
    Thank you so much

  • @jstrum55
    @jstrum55 Рік тому +136

    What a blessing it has been to watch you two grow in you video ministry. Thank you so much for your work to produce these videos and share your knowledge of Israel with us. Blessings my friends

  • @evonyevony
    @evonyevony Рік тому +22

    I decided to hit the subscribe button once you honored those archaeologist that dedicated their life to this research. Thank you so much for creating a thorough and enthusiastic research video on this biblical and Muslim history. Love you two’s vigor and light in y’all’s eyes!

    • @Whatguywhat
      @Whatguywhat Рік тому

      It hurts my heart and Yahawah’s heart to see you cleave to Esau my sister realize who you are and hone your knowledge of who everyone else is

    • @teewoods4886
      @teewoods4886 3 місяці тому

      Them archeologist be lying , this is probably the closest your going to get , on the truth where we started, who everyone is , GOD'S Journey ❤️

  • @williamlogan1273
    @williamlogan1273 Рік тому +1

    HELLO my Brother and Sister. Greetings in the Name above all Names, MESSIAH YESHUA. This is my first experience of seeing ISRAEL with you. Thanks so much, you've shown me a new perspective of the land of our birth. I look forward to seeing you so much more in the future, L-rd willing.

  • @veritygail
    @veritygail Рік тому +139

    The Land and the Book. Such a beautiful book. I have the 1883 edition. I sell books online but this one is a keeper. Thank you for bringing Israel and archeology to me here in Australia. The battle of Beersheba of WW1 was just such a miracle in its self. I read 800 Horsemen by Stringer years ago. So proud our men of Australia were used by God that day. God Bless you and your families.

    • @angelashort1331
      @angelashort1331 Рік тому +15

      Infantry from nz helped too , My husband's father was a rifleman , and rode a horse into battle 1917 . I think , he spent time in Jerusalem , in hospital , with pneumonia . Earnest Ebenezer Short was his name , , This is a great story and our BLESSING , FATHER ABRAHAM HAS MANY SONS , HALLELUJAH , !

    • @sandrajohnson9926
      @sandrajohnson9926 Рік тому +1

      @@angelashort1331 Ebenezer means God is my help.

    • @charitytanel8107
      @charitytanel8107 Рік тому +2

      👋🏻Verity, I've read the 800 horsemen, too. We have amazing history, tyed to Jesus. Praying for the salvation of souls in our country 🙏🏼

  • @LtrishaMartina
    @LtrishaMartina Рік тому +48

    AHHHHH !! New video ! WOO WOO . Missed you guys. It’s breath of fresh air knowing people that love giving us the visual of the Bible !! God bless you guys!

    • @Psychiatrick
      @Psychiatrick Рік тому

      Abraham ... Cave of the Patriarchs ... Hebron ... DNA ... mRNA ...

  • @stephanieradecki472
    @stephanieradecki472 Рік тому +4

    Yes please! Both Gary and I would love for you to continue your journey! We have missed watching your videos, keep them coming. They have been very helpful and interesting! 🙏 blessings to you both.

  • @audreycalvori1702
    @audreycalvori1702 Рік тому +12

    Thank you for the hard work both of you have done looking for Abraham's well. It must be a daunting task but exhilarating. Please don't leave us hanging but bring on part 2. Thanks.

  • @B-rian30
    @B-rian30 Рік тому +176

    I don’t think we can understand the amount of time it took to research and put this together in it’s entirety. Thank you! This is wonderful

    • @flipflopski2951
      @flipflopski2951 Рік тому +4

      Not enough time to find any real evidence though it seems.

    • @surrealpsalms
      @surrealpsalms Рік тому +2

      @@flipflopski2951 can you go a single day without telling people that you’re an atheist? Or does it boost your arrogant ego?

    • @flipflopski2951
      @flipflopski2951 Рік тому +2

      @@surrealpsalms Thanks for admitting that you will believe anything as long as it fits your narrative.

    • @Blurb777
      @Blurb777 Рік тому +2

      @@flipflopski2951 What a charming soul you are! You must be a member of Mensa.
      P.S. - And you will disbelieve anything as long as it fits your narrative - no matter any research or proof to the contrary. You might well have been of those who opposed Copernicus`s heliocentric theory, if you lived in his day, because of no previous proof. You know, to fit your narrative that the earth is the center of the universe. You are so transparent!

    • @Blurb777
      @Blurb777 Рік тому

      @@flipflopski2951 You try it, then - you seem so brilliant! I'm sure we could all learn from your expansive cerebral agility. Please go ahead and teach everyone, including the renown archeologists, how it`s done. We`ll wait.

  • @seabellebabe
    @seabellebabe Рік тому +126

    I also vote for a Part II. The feeling to discover these wells must be overwhelming and to watch you guys do this brought tears to my eyes. God is good! Thank you

    • @pascalinachisala565
      @pascalinachisala565 Рік тому

      Peoples of that time were gigantic

    • @joyjasline3428
      @joyjasline3428 10 місяців тому

      ​@@pascalinachisala565Praise the Lord Jesus Christ.
      Amazing n Blessed ❤❤🙏🙏🏻❤❤

  • @davidch880
    @davidch880 Рік тому +5

    I think a part 2 in this case is required. The 7 wells concept would be interesting to follow up on. Thanks so much for all the work you and Rhoda do, Sergio. Keep up the good work, bro. God bless.

  • @turtlelmt7
    @turtlelmt7 Рік тому +5

    Please return and create a second part! This was incredibly interesting! Thank you for taking us along!!

  • @kimhorton7404
    @kimhorton7404 Рік тому +86

    The thing that amazes me is that ancient people were able to excavate such deep wells and tunnels without the tools and macheines we have today. Just fascinating!

    • @williamkao5747
      @williamkao5747 Рік тому

      Give you and your family 5-10 years to dig a hole, it can be very deep too.

    • @duchessnanciann9592
      @duchessnanciann9592 Рік тому +6

      That's the first question that crossed my mind, how were the ancients able to dig so deep???

    • @markwildt5728
      @markwildt5728 Рік тому +18

      @@duchessnanciann9592 the same way they were able to build so high. Only archeologists and evolutionists want you to believe mankind has always been primitive until recently.

    • @vonmaceronetheheretic191
      @vonmaceronetheheretic191 Рік тому +5

      @@markwildt5728 no they dont.

    • @markwildt5728
      @markwildt5728 Рік тому +9

      @@vonmaceronetheheretic191 I assure you they do. It doesn't take much more than crackin' open any old science or history book to see this for yourself. I'm curious why you say the don't?

  • @CRYOTEK888
    @CRYOTEK888 Рік тому +42

    Definitely waiting for Part 2.: The search for the seven wells of Abraham. This makes the journey for the search of the well of Abraham more interesting and mind awakening. Could even impact our knowledge and understanding of the biblical and archeological history of Israel. Go for it! 👍😊🇮🇱

  • @davidcox1033
    @davidcox1033 Рік тому

    Yes, thank you for bringing alive the ancient cities and places I may never be able to see during my lifetime. Please continue your travels and videos of Israel. You are blessed to have the youth and will to bring these videos to all Christians and God loving peoples of the world.

  • @hayleinoelprice5480
    @hayleinoelprice5480 Рік тому +7

    I would love to see a part two. This was so fascinating 🤩🤩🤩

  • @Ifoolproof
    @Ifoolproof Рік тому +44

    Excellent! Thank you so much for your investigation and video. I visited the well at Tel Beer Sheva in 2008, such a wonderful experience. I hope you can discover all seven of the wells on the map! God bless you in Jesus name!❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @jeremiemcclean1635
    @jeremiemcclean1635 Рік тому +51

    Super appreciate how much you two stepped up the production. The effort doesn’t go unnoticed, bring on part two 💯

  • @grandmagrace9453
    @grandmagrace9453 18 днів тому

    Abraham Was a nomadic tent dweller- They packed their stuff up and took it with them everywhere they went. It does seem absurd that college educated archaeologists would expect to find archaeological evidence for that in a CITY.. Thank you.
    For your content.
    You guys are great!

  • @Eesc-qy2bx
    @Eesc-qy2bx 4 місяці тому

    I have been watching your videos for the past five years. This is an excellent presentation on Beer-Sheva and it’s archaeology. It is not the typical tourist show and tell. You present to your viewers facts with supporting documentation. Thank you - looking forward to your future videos.

  • @millie1963.
    @millie1963. Рік тому +64

    Part two please! Love your videos and they are never too long..the time goes by so quickly..thank you for your personal time and devotion spent on making these videos.. ❤

  • @NuclearMango.
    @NuclearMango. Рік тому +82

    I live and visit Israel vicariously through both you through these videos. I can't come look for the 7 wells; so you two *definitely* must go back. Through your travels, we will be with you. Thank you so much for all you do. God bless! ❤❤

    • @smilingjack7622
      @smilingjack7622 Рік тому +3

      which god? tyr ( tuesday ) odin ( wednesday ) thor ( thursday ) freya ( friday ) saturn ( saturday ) sol invictus ( you know dec 25th and sunday )?
      Maybe any of the Sumerian gods from over 7000 years ago?? One of which created a giant flood to punish his people?? Now where have we heard that one before?? Maybe any of the gods worshiped by nearly 2 BILLION people including the PM of England? Shiva ganesha and brahma just for starters. You really should go with your god bless you or clarify which god.

  • @MumzyTube
    @MumzyTube Рік тому +2

    That river was no doubt much purer in Abraham's time. How blessed you are to be able to undertake this journey. God bless

  • @faithworks217
    @faithworks217 Рік тому +2

    I have been enjoying your videos. I like the way you produce them: choice of music, sound effects, photography, and computer simulations, as well as your narration, interviews, and comments. Excellent! I also love the way you interact as husband and wife, best friends. Rhoda must have been specially chosen by God to share your adventures, Sergio.

  • @sandrachan7521
    @sandrachan7521 Рік тому +36

    Thank you Sergio & Rhoda for pouring months of painstaking research. I was just at Tel Beersheba about 2 months ago and to hear this amount of info was such a blessing!

  • @cindypollard7972
    @cindypollard7972 Рік тому +39

    I love your study, your research, your questions. Location. Biblical texts. Exploration. Location.
    I feel like I'm exploring a long with you. I'm not disappointed in the ending. We must stick to the Scriptures and then validate Archeology. I love all of this study & search.
    Location is key. Bible is key. Keep praying and don't give up. You're one of the sincere seekers. I love you guys! God bless you!

  • @gabriellejones6451
    @gabriellejones6451 6 місяців тому +1

    My son and I love these videos! We started watching when he was 3 and we’re hooked!!
    He wanted to leave a comment:
    “I love your videos.”

  • @Sistaagnes
    @Sistaagnes Рік тому +3

    Yes! Go back,! This is exciting and informative and I 😘 ve what you do❤️You help give more understanding to the Bible, you paint a picture, love it ❤❤❤❤

  • @kr6484
    @kr6484 Рік тому +25

    I vote for part 2! I've always LOVED Biblical archaeology and I'm always checking back on your channel to see if you have any new videos up! God bless!

  • @markrobinson5511
    @markrobinson5511 Рік тому +54

    I live in Texas, and I would like to point out just how lucky you are to be able to walk the same paths as Abraham, King David, Moses, and all of them. I would love to go to those places.

    • @jeanwebber4046
      @jeanwebber4046 Рік тому

      Me to I will ever only see in pictures tv and internet I'm to old now good luck I hope you can go

    • @shostakovich99
      @shostakovich99 Рік тому

      I *have* been to Israel, but you don't have to travel to have enough sense to respect the conclusion of historians that Abraham, like the rest of the books of Genesis and Exodus, is totally fictional.

    • @patrickkaunda1406
      @patrickkaunda1406 Рік тому

      And yet u have Europeans bashing Jews about their existence in Israel

  • @elishevaquick6650
    @elishevaquick6650 Рік тому

    WOW THIS IS SO INTRIGUING and YES a part 2 WILL be awesome to watch also. Thank you kindly xxx

  • @brianrockett7301
    @brianrockett7301 Рік тому

    Sergio n Rhoda
    What a Blessing you've been to all that watch. I felt as if I was right there with the two of you !!! You Both r very Special !!! Part 2 for Sure

  • @freeto9139
    @freeto9139 Рік тому +14

    I can feel the sun on my skin and smell the warm air, as I see you walking in sandals and cover the distance between these ancient sites. What lovely memories!
    Wish we had time for a dip in the Dead Sea ... Oh how refreshing. So good to see you both again 🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @pollysigulim5210
      @pollysigulim5210 Рік тому +1

      Been there..done that...
      But a dip in the Dead Sea is anything but "refreshing "....
      But is fun to visit anyway.

    • @vanivor
      @vanivor 24 дні тому

      Refreshing is definitely not how I'd describe the dip, burning, itchy would be my description,

    • @freeto9139
      @freeto9139 23 дні тому

      ​@@pollysigulim5210well to each there own. I enjoyed floating in the Dead Sea very much (the mud, and more). My skin loved it, too!
      Went back a couple of years later and stayed at a large hotel with an underground spa ... The pool was filtered water from the dead sea; and that was excellent, too!
      I'd swim thirty minutes there, shower off and hit the above ground pool. Back and forth for a half hour in each place most of the early part of the day. My skin glowed for weeks afterwards and I felt energized in a way I cannot remember feeling since childhood.
      So, maybe you should experiment a little to find your sweet spots ... just saying 🧐

  • @shepherdsvoice3245
    @shepherdsvoice3245 Рік тому +13

    Shalom beautiful couple, Sergio and Rhoda! So awesome to see you post! Always love your adventures!
    May you both have a blessed day in Yeshua Hamashiach, Jesus the Christ's mighty name!

  • @janhendrikviljoen3870
    @janhendrikviljoen3870 Рік тому

    Bless you my friend and Rhona
    This was AMAZING
    May you find the well of Abraham.
    So excited for you two. Much respect and love. Amen h

  • @michaelharmon7052
    @michaelharmon7052 Рік тому +2

    I love y'all's content. I never miss an episode. Good bless and keep you both.

  • @Naturalite88_
    @Naturalite88_ Рік тому +21

    So excited to see you guys are back🤗

  • @CrichBaptist
    @CrichBaptist Рік тому +27

    Sergio and Rhoda, So very impressive, and well worth waiting for. Part 2 is a must! I have to agree with everyone else who has commented on the amount of time and commitment it evidently took to compile all this, from deciding on the project, to the dedicated research, phone calls, driving to sites, followed by many hours, if not days of reading and analysis. Then there is the putting of it all together, deciding what to include or leave out. Many hours, if not days and weeks of work. We all owe you our sincere thanks and total appreciation. May the Lord guide you, bless you, and keep you safe in all that you do. Again, thank you!

  • @peterredoblado3197
    @peterredoblado3197 Рік тому +3

    Yes another vote for Part 2 from me. You’re doing an awesome guys thank you 🙏🏼

  • @BiornBear
    @BiornBear 6 годин тому +1

    I’m actually MORE confused than when you started 😂, but this is SO interesting I pray you do another one

  • @caroladavis5382
    @caroladavis5382 Рік тому +11

    It's wonderful to see the two of you again. You've been missed. Thank you doesn't express the appreciation for all the amazing videos and the time that was spent preparing them. I would love to see a part 2. May the G-d of Avraham, Yitz'chak and Yak'akov bless you.

  • @sandrapotgieter7488
    @sandrapotgieter7488 Рік тому +16

    You go where tours don't and discuss the biblical history, so great!! Great to sea your video's...thank you..

    • @veritygail
      @veritygail Рік тому +3

      Exhibition Bible has other great archeology videos as well if you want to see more great quality like this Sandra.

  • @hikerx9366
    @hikerx9366 Рік тому +3

    Sounds like a great next few videos Sergio, I'm looking forward to it. You guys are a great couple and boy would it be great to see all those places you guys check out. God Bless the both of you for doing his work. ✝🙏📿

  • @johnrogers9207
    @johnrogers9207 2 місяці тому

    If you have not already done it, Id love to see a part 2 . Thank you both for doing these videos. I hope that you and your families are safe and doing well.

  • @tracywick7632
    @tracywick7632 Рік тому +72

    Thanks for the new video. The quality of your videos is noticeably increased and you've obviously been working hard at it. We viewers appreciate you very much, obviously, noting the increased number of subscribers. That said, that isn't the reason we are drawn to your channel. Rather, we enjoy your "fellowship", your enthusiasm that matches ours, the thrill of finding evidences of the ancient Scriptures. You make us feel like we are right there beside you, seeing these ancient wonders and praising God with you. And your videos are just down right fun! Again, thanks, keep up the good work!

  • @chel_cgc
    @chel_cgc Рік тому +10

    Blessings from Manila, Philippines! 🇵🇭

  • @niurkahernandez9709
    @niurkahernandez9709 Рік тому +3

    Please do a 2nd part! I LOVE watching your videos it’s such a blessing to me ♥️ May our Lord and Savior continue to bless you both! Oh and FYI I personally do NOT mind AT all the “long videos” 😁

  • @roncantrell7238
    @roncantrell7238 11 місяців тому +1

    I vote for part 2 as well. I find you guys and your work so exciting. What a thrill it would be st step through the bible as you do. May God bless and guide you both.

  • @irenemeno3585
    @irenemeno3585 Рік тому +28

    Sergio & Rhoda my favorite discovery duo at it again!!! Your love and commitment to knowing about these matters comes with desire, pleasure and seems easy to us which confirms a lot that you both are exactly where God wants you and can use you. Such a joy to watch these and share your excitement knowing these are more and more affirmations that our Bible is true and yes, the best is yet to come. Would love to see more discoveries of those wells.

  • @antiquedori
    @antiquedori Рік тому +6

    That was a wonderful video. I vote Yes go back and find the other wells 😊❤️❤️❤️

  • @michaelrichards669
    @michaelrichards669 Рік тому +1

    I came too watch your most recent video... but came across this story of Abraham first. Thank Youuuu (both) the two of you put so much energy into your videos. I study parts of the Bible weekly. So videos like yours(both of you) helps me remember the information plus if I ever get a chance to visit Israel, Syria, or that region. I can add some places to see to my list. Thank You

  • @surfcruzer
    @surfcruzer Рік тому +2

    You guys r doing a wonderful service and a great job.

  • @moboz
    @moboz Рік тому +7

    Didn't realise how much I had missed you guys till this new one popped up. Miss Charlie as well ;) you absolutely have my vote for part 2, fascinating exploration xx

  • @taniamiller807
    @taniamiller807 Рік тому +6

    Yes ! Yes please go back and find the 7 wells!! Thank you for posting this very interesting video of Abrahams well. Love watching all your videos can’t wait to go to Israel one day! God bless you both! ❤️🙏

  • @lovnlite-ft9vx
    @lovnlite-ft9vx Рік тому

    Your video blessed my heart! I was there in 2009 and fell in love with isreal and the beautiful biblical history. I praise God we will live ther one day WITH our Lord and even Abraham .... Yes, definitely go back!!!

  • @mauriciorousselon5261
    @mauriciorousselon5261 Рік тому +2

    Go for it! Part 2 is a must, please! Great work!

  • @purrrfect6032
    @purrrfect6032 Рік тому +9

    S & R thank you so much for this. Very fascinating! Yes, please part 2. God's blessings to you both. Shalom 🙏❤👑🇮🇱🇮🇱 from 🇺🇸

  • @SarahCrow-ut8kh
    @SarahCrow-ut8kh Рік тому +13

    Love this I think you should go find the 7 wells. This was great! Thank you!

  • @gmariet1391
    @gmariet1391 Рік тому

    I was just watching Appian media Inroads podcast WHERE YOU WERE Interviewed . I LOVED HEARING HOW YOU CAME TO HAVE A YOU TUBE CHANNEL ❣️. WHAT A BLESSING YOU ARE FOR NE AND OTHERS . THANK YOU !♥️🌿🕊️😊🙏

  • @lm3153
    @lm3153 Рік тому +2

    Love you guys , I am so happy to see new material. Yes ,I wish for a second part. Love the Calendar, is my second year buying it. God bless.

  • @karenswartz8280
    @karenswartz8280 Рік тому +8

    By all means go back for part 2! I’ve been waiting for this video for so long, and you did not disappoint! Blessings to you and your work!

  • @danivarius
    @danivarius 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely astounding and utterly thrilling. You should do part two for definite! Amen.

  • @joyjohnson1000
    @joyjohnson1000 7 місяців тому +1

    You both are so amazing.. Appreciable hard work. Watching most of the videos.. Full of knowledge.. Helping to increase our faith. Stay Healthy and Keep giving the amazing knowledge. Stay Blessed !!

  • @mariasoto7046
    @mariasoto7046 Рік тому +18

    Bevakacha! Yes please if you can do a part II of the Seven Wells of Be'er Sheba! I love history, was blessed to visited 4 months ago Marat HaMacPelah, Jesse & Ruth Kever BzH!! Todah Rabah for everything you do, and Shavua Tov from WA State!!

  • @lisaduhn184
    @lisaduhn184 Рік тому +3

    What a blessing to be able to walk the paths of these people in the Bible. Being in those places for sure would keep your faith at a high. The Bible is all around you. Thank you for sharing these places and your faith. You both are such a blessing to us. Lisa, from Orange County, California

  • @paullegler36
    @paullegler36 Рік тому

    What a wonderful discussion, and ultimately a wonderful perspective on what you found and didn’t find. Thank you.

  • @donaldnord2895
    @donaldnord2895 Рік тому

    Wonderful! This is very exciting!.....please continue your future research and bless us all in your discoveries! The Lord Bless You!

  • @XspeedXracerX
    @XspeedXracerX Рік тому +31

    Thank you for taking us all on this very interesting journey! Would definitely like to see more content like this! Blessings to you both!

  • @elizabethross6111
    @elizabethross6111 Рік тому +37

    Part 2, please! Also, if Abraham had dug a well that remained after he had moved on, wouldn’t it stand to reason that a village or even a city would pop up around or nearby? What a cool video. Thank you.

    • @ninjaphobos
      @ninjaphobos Рік тому

      Agreed. And also reasonable for the later city to be moved up on top of the hill to be more defensible in more hazardous times and for those people to dig a more accessible well and water storage system within their walls. As the archaeologists said, the oldest city on Tel el Seba/Tel el Be'er-sheba was from Iron I. That one was probably the city with rock walls and, then, later shored up with bricks. Then, the city was destroyed in Iron IIb (looked that up on Wikipedia) and the whole area was then occupied by nomadic Bedouins until the Old City of modern Beersheba was founded by the Ottoman Turks in the early 20th century (also Wikipedia). And where did they put their city? Around the pair of wells at the bottom of the hill that the Bedouins claimed were Abraham's wells, not the well up on the ruins of the ancient walled city.
      So, what is a logical narrative? Abraham *did* dig wells in this area. His family shepherds in the area for a few generations until suddenly the site became essentially unoccupied for large swaths of early biblical history This actually makes *perfect* sense biblically because the Bible says that Jacob (Abraham's grandson) and his family left the area because of a famine and went to Egypt. At that time, no one from the remaining Canaanite groups would have bothered to use it as more than a watering post for livestock as the area was uninhabitable at the time. Later, when Israel forms as a nation, they come to the site, but are under near constant threat of attack from the Philistines, so they build a walled city up on top of the highest hill nearest to the original wells. This city is built up on the tell takes on the name Beersheba for ~500 years until the Neo-Assyrians destroy everything in the 700s BC. The place remains unoccupied because there weren't enough Israelites to come back and rebuild it.
      Everything makes sense if you step back and look at what archaeological record you might expect given the biblical record. The Bible does not mention *constant* inhabitation from 2000 - 700 BC. It mentions about 50-100 years of habitation from 2000 - 1900 BC, then a 400-year sojourn in Egypt. Moses is said to have lived somewhere between 1600 and 1300 BC (there is a lot of debate). The Exodus would be followed by a 40-year sojourn in Sinai, and then a return to the general area by between 1500 - 1200 BC (depending on how you date Moses). The1300 BC date put on the Iron I city on the Tel el Be'er-sheba is essentially right on time wrt the Exodus timeline and emergence of Israel in the area.

  • @robertrhodessr3664
    @robertrhodessr3664 Рік тому +3

    Wow! This is an awesome video that reflects all the hard work not just be you guys(plentiful in its own right!) But it also gives a glimpse at the enormity of past archeologists work. Amazing! Thank you so much. We would love to see further exploration of the 7 wells of Abraham, but we know that is a very strenuous task to undertake! Prayers for you and your ministry!

  • @fearnotiamwiththee
    @fearnotiamwiththee 8 місяців тому

    Amazing. Beautiful couple, God is for you both. I sense His wonder and His love on this project and on your lives. I pray that you are blessed and strengthened. Amen

  • @kimhorton7404
    @kimhorton7404 Рік тому +57

    I’ve missed you guys! So wonderful to have you back! Amazing and so much fun to learn about these ancient places and people. I’ve been to Israel 3 times, between 2003 and 2008. I miss it and it’s fun to see you guys travel around and remember certain places I’ve been and explore new places thru your videos. It’s truly an amazing and beautiful and ancient country! The birthplace of Jesus and all the patriarchs. Keep these coming! Love to you both!

  • @patricialovelady2461
    @patricialovelady2461 Рік тому +5

    Thank you. Yes, please a Part 2!

  • @robbythegrapes
    @robbythegrapes Рік тому +2

    Just come back from my 1st visit to Israel. I looked everywhere we went in hopes of seeing you guys! Thanks for your videos that helped me prepare for my 10 day trip! Sure would have loved to have bumped in to you both! Love you guys!

    • @SnR
      @SnR  Рік тому +1

      Hi Robert!! Oh I wish we knew, we would have come out to say hello! If you get a chance to visit Israel again, please let us know by contacting us at contact@snrisrael.com and if time permits, we would be able to meet!

  • @emiliayonekokumata7167
    @emiliayonekokumata7167 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for all amazing videos showing the Biblical places! Cheers from Brazil!

  • @leosrule5691
    @leosrule5691 Рік тому +6

    I found this to be a most excellent and unbiased investigation report.
    Very interesting.
    Thank you for presenting it.
    In fact, without your 3 months of research, i would never have known about the decades of research by others !!
    It shows how important people like you are to the generation of today in learning about history.

  • @alicesikkema1079
    @alicesikkema1079 Рік тому +8

    You are so so very blessed to have natural and open access to the promised land. Seriously blessed. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for doing what you do and bringing Israel to us. It's probably the closest I will ever get to seeing God's chosen Biblical land and if it's through your eyes, that's ok too. Showers of Blessings to you both. 🙏🇨🇦🙏

  • @judystinson8080
    @judystinson8080 Рік тому

    yes, please do part 2 on the well of Abraham. And know that i dearly love your videos and love you as well.

  • @rafaelmercado6210
    @rafaelmercado6210 7 місяців тому +1

    Am excited to watch your next report/film. Exceptionally educational and facts laden.

  • @sharlenereimer9550
    @sharlenereimer9550 Рік тому +10

    Thank you so much for showing old discoveries in new ways and also giving us a different perspective that often tours don't give. I was in Israel in 2017 and watching you explore areas I've been brings back such wonderful memories. But we couldn't see everything in 2 weeks so I really appreciate you covering areas that I never thought I'd get to see. THank you so much. The bible sure comes alive now! Bless you and your ministry.

  • @Elijah-pf9gi
    @Elijah-pf9gi Рік тому +20

    First off, I'm blessed and grateful that you guys have uploaded another video. A part two would indeed be interesting! Just remember to always keep safe on all your guys' expeditions. Sometimes I get worried for you guys whenever you go to places nobody really goes to. But all your choice! Kudos to your thousands of pages and months of research! It's incredible. I feel very grateful to watch a video with a couple exploring places where not many others have been before. I mean, seven wells that seemingly only one researcher in the early 20th century uncovered... and a modern 21st century couple finding it? Sounds amazing.
    A lesson this video taught me today was that, sometimes, there is no definitive answer to a question. You can spend your life burying your head in books and trying to find an answer, yet to no avail. It is God who knows and keeps all things and so, we should lay and rest easy in Him.
    But nonetheless, it doesn't mean that there is not an answer out there. One may have just not dug deep enough yet...
    May the Father Almighty bless you always. Definitely looking forward to another video

    • @Jenifer_G
      @Jenifer_G Рік тому

      Thanks for your video, please understand it is hard to concentrate on what you are saying with annoying music drowning out what you are saying. No music much easiet to study it. AUSTRALIA

  • @MitchellJames_Snowl
    @MitchellJames_Snowl Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the video. I absolutely love this history. I'll never get to travel to places like that. I wish so much that I could. So so fascinating.

  • @teinelona7
    @teinelona7 Рік тому

    Enjoyed the video and can't wait for Part 2! Thank you for your joy and work!!

  • @lance9249
    @lance9249 Рік тому +23

    The amount of work you two put into your videos thank you for showing us this amazing land and its history.

  • @findingshalom
    @findingshalom Рік тому +25

    Yes! A part 2 would be awesome!
    My hubby and I absolutely love your videos. Thank you for the hard work you put into them.
    God bless! And Shalom!
    -Jay and Christa (from Idaho)

    • @and4all706
      @and4all706 Рік тому

      Gotta love the codependent people who have to talk for someone else. A screen name is for one person.

  • @elizabeththomas8746
    @elizabeththomas8746 Рік тому

    Great video, and thanks for sharing. If your heart compels with a deep desire, then may you be blessed to go for part 2.

  • @rickrossouw2175
    @rickrossouw2175 Рік тому

    Can't wait for part 2. Wish you all the strength.

  • @GB0915
    @GB0915 Рік тому +3

    I vote for part two. Seven wells is very intriguing. You've captured our attention.