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Pool of Siloam
People were astonished, as they witnessed these miracles. Even today, as you stand next
to the waters of the Pool of Siloam, you can feel the excitement of the healing of the man
who was blind from birth.
Jesus spat upon the ground, made clay and put it on the eyes of the blind man. He told
him to go wash in the Pool of Siloam. And because of his faith his eyes were opened,
“Once I was blind, but now I can see.” (John 7:25)
The Pool of Siloam now lies outside the walls of Jerusalem, but back in the Old
Testament days of King Hezekiah, it was within the city walls. Anticipating a siege by
the Assyrians, King Hezekiah constructed a tunnel connecting the Pool of Siloam with
the underground spring of Gihon, which was outside the walls. This guaranteed
Jerusalem a water supply.
Hezekiah’s tunnel, 1,750 feet long, can be traversed by foot today. It is a remarkable
engineering feat, dating from about the year 725 B.C. We say remarkable because it was
dug by two crews of workmen starting at opposite ends – taking the winding course
illustrated on the map in the back of this booklet – and yet the workmen managed to meet
in the middle within four feet of each other. By listening to their voices, they were able
to complete the tunnel.
To commemorate this occasion, an inscription was carved into the rock wall. Written in
classical Hebrew, it remains one of the oldest Hebrew writings yet found, dating back to
the period prior to 700 B.C.
This tablet of Hezekiah, together with countless other artifacts discovered by
archeologists, provide us with confirmation of the accuracy of biblical history. Ancient
ruins silent for tho usands of years speak volumes, as they authenticate the inspired word
of God. As archeologists continue to confirm biblical history, our faith is strengthened,
and we therefore anticipate the certain fulfillment of all that God has promised.