For centuries skeptics have dismissed the Bible as myth or legend, yet time and again the work of the archaeologist has unearthed evidence that affirms Scripture’s accuracy. From ancient coins to monumental structures, discoveries in Jerusalem continue to validate the Bible as not only a spiritual guide but also a precise historical record. The latest find near the Pool of Siloam, where Jesus healed a blind man, is another powerful reminder that God’s Word stands the test of time.
Archaeologists have uncovered a massive ancient dam in Jerusalem’s City of David, not far from the Pool of Siloam where Jesus healed a blind man, once again reinforcing the Bible’s reliability as both a historical and spiritual record.
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As reported by Fox News, “Archaeologists have discovered an ancient dam in Jerusalem’s City of David, not far from the body of water where Jesus famously healed a blind man.” The Gospel of John recounts this miracle, when Jesus told the man to wash in the Pool of Siloam and his sight was restored (John 9:10–11).
The newly discovered dam dates back nearly 2,800 years, built between 805 and 795 B.C. “The dam was designed to collect waters from the Gihon Spring as well as floodwaters flowing down the main valley of ancient Jerusalem,” excavation directors said in a statement. Fox News noted that it may have been constructed under the reign of either King Joash or King Amaziah.
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Researchers determined its age with unusual precision because of organic material embedded in its mortar. Measuring 39 feet high, 69 feet long and 26 feet wide, the structure is considered the largest dam ever discovered in Israel and the oldest in Jerusalem.
The City of David explained that the dam was a “creative solution to a climate crisis,” reflecting a period of severe drought in the land. Fox News reported, “All the [studied] data pointed to a period of low rainfall in the Land of Israel, interspersed with short and intense storms that could cause flooding. … It follows that the establishment of such large-scale water systems was a direct response to climate change and arid conditions.”
Israel Antiquities Authority Director Eli Escusido praised the find, calling it “one of the most impressive and significant First Temple-period remains in Jerusalem.” He added, “In recent years, Jerusalem has been revealed more than ever before, with all its periods, layers and cultures – and many surprises still await us.”
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The discovery, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is another confirmation that the Bible stands as an accurate record of real places, people and events. As archaeological work continues, God’s Word consistently proves itself not only as a book of faith but as the inerrant historical account of His dealings with humanity.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
