Ai
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Modern Name
Et Tell
Country
Israel
Region
Samaria
Coordinates
31.9169, 35.2611
About
Ai is an ancient city mentioned in the Old Testament, located in the region of Samaria in modern-day Israel. Known today as Et Tell. It appears across 32 verses in Scripture.
History & Historical Arc
Ai — meaning "the ruin" in Hebrew — is one of the most narratively prominent cities in the book of Joshua. First mention…
Archaeological Notes
Ai's identification with Et-Tell (Arabic: "the ruin") near modern Deir Dibwan in the West Bank has been the dominant sch…