Jezebel's Palace Unearthed
For some time the expedition sent out by Harvard College has been excavating among the ruins of ancient Samaria in Palestine, and news from there tells us that the palace of Jezebel, Ahab's queen, has been unearthed. The work has been under supervision of Prof. George Andrew Reisner. Five thousand objects of archeological interest have been brought to light, among which are the jewels, amulets, and charms which are described in the Bible as essentials of a queen's outfit. According to Turkish law all art treasures have to be left within the borders of that government; but Professor Reisner hopes that the sultan will present some of these relics to Harvard. It is interesting to know that this find corroborates some of the stories told of Jezebel in the Bible, and also establishes many facts about customs and habits of life in Bible times.—The Sabbath Recorder.