The Israel Stele provides the earliest extra-biblical evidence of Israel’s presence in Canaan, confirming the truth of the biblical record.
The Israel Stele of Merneptah — c. 1400–1350 B.C.E.
Aijalon and the Aijalon Valley
Aijalon, a fortified city in Israel’s Shephelah, was central in Joshua’s conquest, Saul’s victories, and Judah’s struggles under Ahaz.
