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    Ep. 119: What Does Ancient Astronomy Reveal About Joshua's Conquest?

    15/10/2026 | 4 mins.
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    In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the fascinating connections between Joshua's conquest, ancient astronomy, and the gods of the Amorites. Discover how the sun, moon, Venus, and the constellation Leo may connect to the biblical account, along with archaeological evidence from an ancient letter describing the advance of the Habiru. Join us as we uncover the historical context behind one of the Bible's most extraordinary events! Like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical history and archaeology.

    Chapters
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:20 - Joshua's Conquests and the Amorite Gods
    01:23 - The Solar Eclipse and the Lion of Judah
    02:20 - The Heavens Against the Amorite Kings
    03:07 - Joshua's Prayer and Ancient Archaeological Evidence

    Links
    SunlitStudios.com
    @TheBibleShowPodcast
    @UnderTheHoodFL

    Hashtags
    #UnderTheHood #BibleHistory #Joshua #BiblicalArchaeology #SolarEclipse #AncientHistory #Amorites #LionOfJudah #BibleStudy #SunlitStudios #OldTestament #BiblicalEvidence
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    Ep. 118: Did NASA Discover the Solar Eclipse That Explains Joshua’s Miracle?

    13/10/2026 | 3 mins.
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    Did Joshua really command the sun to stand still, or could an ancient solar eclipse explain this extraordinary biblical event? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the original Hebrew of Joshua 10, the geography of Gibeon and Aijalon, and NASA's historical eclipse records. Could a solar eclipse in 1406 BC offer a surprising connection to Joshua's battle against the Amorites? Join us as we uncover the fascinating intersection of Scripture, history, and astronomy! Like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical discoveries!

    Chapters
    00:22 - What Does the Original Hebrew Reveal?
    00:53 - Could an Eclipse Explain the Darkness?
    01:21 - NASA and Ancient Solar Eclipses
    01:42 - The Remarkable Eclipse of 1406 BC
    02:44 - An Unusual East-West Eclipse Path
    03:10 - Could NASA Confirm Joshua's Battle?

    Links
    SunlitStudios.com
    @TheBibleShowPodcast
    @UnderTheHoodFL

    Hashtags
    #UnderTheHood #SunlitStudios #Joshua10 #BibleHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #SolarEclipse #NASA #BibleMysteries #AncientIsrael #BibleEvidence #OldTestament #BibleStudy #BiblicalHistory
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    Ep. 117: Did Joshua Really Make the Sun Stand Still?

    08/10/2026 | 4 mins.
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    This episode explores Joshua 10 through geography, ancient culture, and Hebrew language, connecting the hailstorm at Beth Horon, the sun at Beth Shemesh, and the possibility that Joshua’s famous command describes an eclipse. See how these events may have challenged the gods worshiped by Israel’s enemies and reinforced the biblical account’s central claim: the Lord was fighting for Israel. Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bible history, archaeology, and cultural context.

    Chapters
    00:00 - Beth Horon and the Lord of the Clouds
    00:56 - God Tears Down the Ancient Idols
    01:23 - Beth Shemesh and the Sun God
    01:50 - Joshua Commands the Sun to Stand Still
    02:41 - Did the Earth Literally Stop Rotating?
    03:13 - What Does “Stand Still” Mean in Hebrew?
    03:29 - Could Joshua Be Describing an Eclipse?
    04:29 - Jericho and the Moon God

    Links
    SunlitStudios.com
    @TheBibleShowPodcast
    @UnderTheHoodFL

    Hashtags
    #Joshua #Joshua10 #Bible #BibleStudy #BiblicalHistory #BibleArchaeology #OldTestament #AncientIsrael #BibleGeography #BethHoron #BethShemesh #Jericho #BiblicalHebrew
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    Ep. 116: Do Ancient Records Confirm the Biblical Conquest of Canaan?

    06/10/2026 | 4 mins.
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    This episode explores the Amarna Letters and other historical evidence presented as supporting the biblical conquest of Canaan. Sam and Will examine the mysterious Habiru, ancient distress letters from Canaanite cities, archaeological claims about hundreds of new Israelite settlements, and later traditions surrounding Joshua’s conquest. Could these ancient records preserve evidence of the events described in the Bible? Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the Bible, history, and archaeology.

    Chapters
    00:00 - Moses, Pharaohs & Ancient Egypt
    00:32 - The Amarna Letters
    01:02 - Who Were the Habiru?
    01:42 - Jerusalem’s Warning to Pharaoh
    01:58 - Archaeological Evidence in Canaan
    02:49 - Refugees from Joshua’s Conquest
    03:22 - Alexander the Great & the Talmud

    Links
    SunlitStudios.com
    @TheBibleShowPodcast
    @UnderTheHoodFL

    Hashtags
    #Bible #BibleHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #AmarnaLetters #Habiru #Hebrews #Joshua #Moses #Exodus #Canaan #AncientEgypt #Akhenaten #PromisedLand #OldTestament
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    Ep. 115: Is There Evidence for Joshua’s Conquest?

    01/10/2026 | 5 mins.
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    Explore Joshua’s conquest of the Promised Land through the lens of biblical history and archaeology. This episode examines the proposed timeline around 1400 BC, Egypt’s influence over Canaan, and discoveries associated with Ai, Mount Ebal, the controversial Curse Tablet, and Hazor. How closely does the archaeological evidence align with the events described in Joshua? Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations exploring the Bible, history, and archaeology.

    Chapters
    00:00 - Who Were the People Joshua Conquered?
    01:26 - Dating Joshua’s Conquest
    02:09 - Archaeology and the City of Ai
    02:47 - Mount Ebal and the Curse Tablet
    04:16 - The Destruction of Hazor

    Links
    SunlitStudios.com
    @TheBibleShowPodcast
    @UnderTheHoodFL

    Hashtags
    #Bible #BibleHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #Archaeology #Joshua #BookOfJoshua #OldTestament #AncientIsrael #PromisedLand #MountEbal #Hazor #BibleStudy #AncientHistory
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About Under the Hood
Under the Hood is a thought-provoking biblical series that offers a fresh perspective on well-known stories from the Bible. Delving into each narrative, the series explores (1) the distinctive historical context of each story, (2) archaeological evidence supporting the events, and (3) the profound ways in which each story illuminates the gospel of Jesus Christ. Join Sam and Will as they guide you through captivating insights, dispel myths, and present compelling evidence of the Bible's historical reliability and spiritual significance.
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