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What Do the Samaria Ivories Tell Us About Israel's Royal Wealth?

Explore carved ivory fragments from Samaria—rich with artistry, trade evidence, and biblical echoes.

Timeline Focus: 850 BCE

✨The Surprising Reality

Archaeologists at Samaria uncovered delicately carved ivories—likely from furniture in King Ahab's palace.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: these fragments confirm biblical claims of luxury, trade, and foreign influence in Omri's dynasty.

📚What We Know

The ivories feature Egyptian and Phoenician motifs and high craftsmanship. They align with 1 Kings' account of royal wealth and alliances. Artifact overlays help match motifs with biblical contexts.

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Jump to 850 BC and see exactly what adorned Israel's palace—discover how opulence shaped spiritual compromise.

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📖Biblical References

📜1 Kings 22:39📜Amos 6:4

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