The Tel Dan Stele
The Tel Dan Stele This engraved stone is the only archaeological evidence of King David to be discovered. It reads bytdwd , “House of David” (as in Isa 7:2 ). The stele dates to the mid-ninth century BC, and was found in Dan’s city wall in 1993. The wall was likely reconstructed by Israelites during the early seventh century BC, after their recapture of Dan from the Assyrians.