History Bump
"After the Exodus from Egypt — probably in the Thirteenth Century BCE but perhaps earlier — the Children of Israel settled in the land of Canaan."
IMO the Exodus began in 1628BC during the explosion of the island of Thera, the island was populated by Minoians (The Sea People) an advanced people.
The Minoian survivors of the explosion made their way to the Gaza area and established a 'beachhead' while the Jews were wandering around in the desert following the plume ('Staff by day' torch by night') of the erupting Thera.
Once the Jews arrived in Israel they were totally dependent on the Philistines (The Sea People) for all their metal works, even metal repairs.
During periods of conflict between the Jews and the Philistines, the Philistines would with-hold all metal works and supplies to the Jews. ( I assume that the Minoians were eventually assimilated into the surrounding population...and yes I do know that Minoian is mis-spelled). Also, I think there have been a number of different groups of people (at different times and places) who have been known as 'The Sea People.'
"After the Exodus from Egypt — probably in the Thirteenth Century BCE but perhaps earlier — the Children of Israel settled in the land of Canaan."
IMO the Exodus began in 1628BC during the explosion of the island of Thera, the island was populated by Minoians (The Sea People) an advanced people.
The Minoian survivors (soon to be called the Philistines) of the explosion made their way to the Gaza area and established a 'beachhead' while the Jews were wandering around in the desert following the plume ('Staff by day' torch by night') of the erupting Thera.
Once the Jews arrived in Israel they were totally dependent on the Philistines (The Sea People) for all their metal works, even metal repairs.
During periods of conflict between the Jews and the Philistines, the Philistines would with-hold all metal works and supplies to the Jews. ( I assume that the Minoians were eventually assimilated into the surrounding population...and yes I do know that Minoian is mis-spelled). Also, I think there have been a number of different groups of people (at different times and places) who have been known as 'The Sea People.'