King Saul and his son, Jonathan, died in battle with the Philistines and their bodies were hung on the city walls of Beth Shean before being covertly removed by the Israelites for a proper burial.
This amazing archaeological site includes a beautifully columned mosaic walkway, a well-preserved theater and a bathhouse with great signage. Many in our group climbed to the top of the tel (archaeological mound) for a wide-sweeping view from the top. The mound is the location of Beth Shean mentioned in the Old Testament. The ruins in front of the mound are from the first century. This was the only city of the Decapolis west of the Jordan.
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