Looters Destroyed

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Looters Destroyed

When Herods guards attempt to ransack the tomb of King David, flames burst out of his coffin and destroy two of them

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Attempt Burst Coffin Destroy Destroyed Flames Guards Herods Palestine Tomb Looters Ransack

EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking historical image captures the moment when Herod's guards, in an attempt to ransack the tomb of King David, met with an unexpected and devastating fate. The year is circa 70 AD, and the location is believed to be in Palestine. The guards, driven by the orders of King Herod, had hoped to find valuable treasures or relics within the tomb of the revered biblical king. As they approached the tomb, they were met with an eerie silence. With torches in hand, they began to pry open the heavy stone door. But as they reached for the coffin of King David, something extraordinary happened. Flames burst out of the coffin, engulfing two of the guards in a fiery inferno. The other guards, startled and terrified, quickly retreated, abandoning their comrades and their mission. The origins of this event are shrouded in mystery, with some scholars suggesting that it may have been a divine intervention, while others believe it could have been the result of natural gas or other flammable substances within the tomb. Regardless of the cause, this event became a significant part of the historical record, serving as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the past and the power of the unknown. This image, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of intrigue, power struggles, and the unknown. The flames that burst forth from King David's tomb continue to fascinate and intrigue historians and scholars, adding to the rich tapestry of history and the enduring legacy of the ancient world.

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