In this episode, Dr. Paul Weaver explores the **ancient** **Assyrian empire**, focusing on the **bible history** and the **Ancient Khorsabad** and the Palace of Sargon II (father of Sennacherib), unearthed by Paul Emile Bata in 1843. Discoveries of **ancient inscriptions** and archaeological finds support the biblical accounts of this period, and an individual name Sargon (Isaiah 20:1) reinforcing the historicity and reliability of **sacred scriptures**.Takeaways-The discovery of Sargon II's palace was monumental.-Sargon II's palace contained over 200 rooms and 30 courtyards. -The Lamassu statues are a feat of ancient artistry.-Sargon II's inscriptions confirm biblical accounts.-The Bible mentions Sargon only once in Isaiah.-Critics doubted Sargon's existence before the discovery.-The archaeological record supports the biblical narrative.-Sargon II's actions explain Jewish-Samaritan hostility.00:00 - Introduction00:54 - The Discovery of Sargon II's Ancient Palace01:40 - Description of the Palace Reliefs and Lamassu02:09 - Sargon II's Annals 02:54 - Sargon II's Relief03:12 - Additional Discoveries Confirming Sargon II's Existance03:57 - The Biblical Significance of these Discoveries05:14 - Conclusion

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