This is the biblical site of Kiriath-Jearim, where the Ark rested in the house of Obed Edom and brought blessing from the Lord before David took the Ark to Jerusalem. It is otherwise known as the hill next door. We walked there today and had a short study at the top of hill where the ark would have been. There is now a Catholic church there (just like every important spot in Israel :D )
This is off in another direction... toward the Mediterranean.
Another View....
The moshav is also home to some beatiful biblical gardens. There are many examples of what life in Bible times would have been like. There are several rows of grape vines growing on steppes down the slope, many olive trees, exaples of an olive press, a ritual bath, and a watchtower.
This is a mockup of a watchtower that would be used for keeping watch over a vineyard.
This is what an olive press would have been like.... hook a donkey up to the stick and let him walk in circles for a while, crushing your olives to get the oil out of them.
This was my personal favorite of the day. This is at the biblical gardens as well.
Well, I'm really tired because my body feels like I should have been asleep for the last 8 hours, but had to go to class and walk several miles instead. God is teaching me already that this trip is going to be all about relying on Him. He will give me the strength to get through.
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