Does Archaeology Support the Bible Record?

An article published in Biblical Archaeology Review stated that the existence of "at least 50" individuals mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures can now be confirmed by the findings of archaeologists.  Among these are 14 kings of Judah and Israel, including such well-known figures as David and Hezekiah, and the lesser-known Menahem and Pekah. The list also includes 5 Pharaohs and 19 kings of Assyria, Babyonia, Moab, Persia, and Syria. Monarchs are not the only ones to appear in both the Biblical and archaeological record, however. So do lesser figures, such as high priests , a scribe and other officials. 

For all those individuals, there is "a substantial amount of scholarly agreement" for a firm identification, states the article.  Of course, the Christian Greek Scriptures refer to many other historical figures, and there is archaeological  evidence to support  a number of them as well-such as Herod, Pontius Pilate, Tiberius, Caiaphas, and Sergius Paulus. 

Next time: THE BIBLE CHANGES LIVES -I Learned That Jehovah Is Merciful and Forgiving 

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015