Archaeologists confirm the existence of the biblical kingdom of the Edomites
A new archaeological discovery has taken even the Catholic Church itself by surprise. From now on, it can be scientifically proven that the kingdom of the Edomites existed, as it is embodied in the Genesis of the Bible.
The Old Testament details an Edomite kingdom prior to the 10th century BC, further asserting about "the kings who reigned in Edom before any Israelite king reigned." Archaeologists followed up some clues about this account and after years of research have discovered evidence of its existence.
The study affirms that there were no nomadic tribes, but a centralized organization with hierarchies had been established. In addition, after studying the different types of copper that existed in the area and finding very similar techniques in their manufacture, it was found that the region shared the same customs and characteristics.
Our results show that it happened earlier than previously thought and in accordance with the biblical description (...) The efficiency of the copper industry in the region was increasing. The Edomites developed precise work protocols that allowed them to produce a large quantity with a minimum of energy. Ben-Yosef from Tel Aviv University (Israel).
The study impacts the theological community by changing behavior over what was believed to be an area made up of various tribes. In addition, he recalled that the Egyptians were copper importers, so they were interested in any innovation with this material.
Our new finds contradict the opinion of many archaeologists that the Arava was populated by a loose alliance of tribes and are consistent with the biblical story that there was an Edomite kingdom here (...) A flourishing copper industry in the Arava can only be attributed to centralized and hierarchical politics, and this could fit the biblical description of the Edomite kingdom. Ben-Yosef from Tel Aviv University (Israel).
