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How Does the Arad Temple Compare to the Tabernacle?

See the Iron Age temple found at Arad and how it contrasts with Moses' centralized tabernacle system.

Timeline Focus: 750 BCE

✨The Surprising Reality

Inside a fortress at Tel Arad, archaeologists found a small temple with incense altars and a holy of holies.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: this parallel worship site may reflect disobedience to Deuteronomy's centralization laws.

📚What We Know

The temple dates to the 8th century BC and includes a tripartite layout. It shows local worship likely not sanctioned by biblical law. Map this to Deuteronomy and Hezekiah's reforms.

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Jump to 750 BC and see exactly how Israel worshiped off-script—discover what this reveals about divided loyalties.

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Tel Arad

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Tabernacle

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📖Biblical References

📜Deuteronomy 12:5–6📜2 Kings 18:22

Scripture references supporting this historical context

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