Discover the ancient inscription that supports the Bible's use of God's name and the phrase 'Jehovah of armies' in daily life during Bible times. Learn about the significance of the find and what it reveals about the religious practices of the Israelites and Judahites in 700-600 BCE.
BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY: The Canaanite city of Acco
AACCO (Äʹ kō) or ACCHO (KJV) Place-name for famous Mediterranean seaport north of Mount Carmel. Territory was assigned to tribe of Asher, but they could not conquer it (Judg. 1:31). The Greeks renamed Acco, Ptolemaïs. On his third missionary voyage, Paul spent one day in Ptolemaïs (Acts 21:7). The city has a long history documented... Continue Reading →