Join Ran Silberman at the overlooked but historically rich archaeological site of Izbet Sartah, just 20 minutes from Tel Aviv. While few have heard of it, this quiet hilltop may be the true location of biblical Eben-Ezer, the battlefield where the Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines—an event that must have led to a crisis of faith among the Israelites.

In this video, Ran explores the biblical context of 1 Samuel 4, the archaeological findings at the site, and the discovery of a small piece of pottery—the Izbet Sartah Ostracon—which could be the earliest evidence of Hebrew writing in the Land of Israel.

Could this forgotten site reshape what we know about the origins of writing, faith, and identity in ancient Israel? Follow along as we uncover layers of history buried just beneath the surface.