During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn how "ruddy" David was chosen to be Israel’s second king, why there is confusion about Goliath’s height, what happened in a cave in En Gedi, and where the City of David is located.

Episode links:

Edward Burne-Jones, “David and Goliath” (1872), Vyner Memorial Window, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford: https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/cathedral/visiting

DSS 4Q51, Plate 1097, Frag 2: https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/explore-the-archive/image/B-484181

Gath’s discoveries: https://www.timesofisrael.com/colossal-ancient-structures-found-at-gath-may-explain-origin-of-story-of-goliath/

En Gedi Nature Reserve: https://en.parks.org.il/reserve-park/en-gedi-nature-reserve/

City of David: https://cityofdavid.org.il/en/

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