Understanding the significant differences between Gezer and Hazor, helps us understand why Joshua conquered Hazor and burned it down and was not afraid of Egyptian influence. In a very interesting way, the burning of Hazor helps us determine exactly when the Exodus took place! A layer of ash found in Hazor and corresponding to the time of Joshua allows us to arrange all of biblical history – from the days of our Abraham, through the Exodus, the Temple, and up to the time of Alexander the Great!
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