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David the Fugitive: Running from King Saul
Walking in the Footsteps of David and Saul – A Journey Through the Judean Wilderness The tour follows the dramatic biblical story of King Saul’s pursuit of young David, moving through some of the most atmospheric landscapes of the Judean lowlands and desert fringe. Our journey highlights several key sites connected to David’s escape, while mentioning additional locations from the narrative for context. The places are not presented in chronological order as the events occurred
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Dec 6, 20252 min read


The Samson Trail: Exploring the Legendary Sites of Israel
The story of Samson, one of the most iconic figures in the Bible, comes to life along a trail that spans the Sorek Valley and surrounding regions of Israel. From his miraculous birth to his legendary feats, you can trace Samson’s journey across ancient landscapes that are still breathtaking today. Zorah – Birthplace of Samson Zorah, also spelled Tzora, is the site where an angel announced Samson’s birth to Manoah and his wife (Judges 13:2–25). Today, visitors can enjoy: Sceni
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Dec 6, 20252 min read


David and Absalom Rebellion
One of the most dramatic stories in the Bible is also one of the best-preserved ancient escape routes in the country. You can literally walk in King David’s barefoot steps from the City of David to the Jordan River, feeling the very same slopes he climbed while weeping. Here is the full story with the exact locations as they appear in the Book of Samuel and as you can visit them today. 1. The View from the Summit of the Mount of Olives, City of David – Where It All Began (2
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Dec 1, 20253 min read


Concubine at Gibeah
Few biblical stories shake the reader as deeply as the tale of the Concubine at Gibeah (Judges 19–21). It is a harsh, painful narrative that marks the moral low point of the period of the Judges: “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” I set out for Giv’at Shaul—the site identified by many with ancient Gibeah—to see what the landscape looks like today, the very ground on which one of the most dramatic chapters of the Bible un
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Nov 18, 20252 min read


The Samson Trail
The Samson Trail: Exploring the Legendary Sites of Israel The story of Samson, one of the most iconic figures in the Bible, comes to life along a trail that spans the Sorek Valley and surrounding regions of Israel. From his miraculous birth to his legendary feats, you can trace Samson’s journey across ancient landscapes that are still breathtaking today. Zorah – Birthplace of Samson Zorah, also spelled Tzora, is the site where an angel announced Samson’s birth to Manoah and h
drorkatzman
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Following the Journey of the Ark of the Covenant (picture from Shiloh)
We will take you in the foot step of the Ark of the Covenant The Ark was taken from Shiloh to asist the war with the Philistines Captured by the Philistines – Battle of Ebenezer 1 Samuel 4:1–11 The Israelites went out to fight against the Philistines… The Philistines deployed their forces to meet Israel, and Israel was defeated … The ark of God was captured , and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. 7 Months in Philistine Cities – Plagues & Panic Ashdod Dagon fa
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Nov 15, 20252 min read


Nebi Samuel National Park
Nabi Samuel Park is a fascinating combination of antiquities, agricultural terraced landscapes, mountain spring, and orchards. At the heart of the site is a large building from the Crusader period, containing the tomb of the prophet Samuel The tomb of the prophet Samuel The battel of king David oficers (Yoav) against the officers of King Soul (Avner) Ruins of a settlement from Second Temple times The remains of a Crusader fortress and building Spring and remnants of mountain
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Nov 5, 20253 min read
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