Nabataeans and the Magi Wise Men visiting Jesus | Avdat

[@denispol79]

Hi Rhoda and Sergio! I made a small web-research regarding this ancient Greek inscriptions on 6:35 and 7:14 These are tomb inscriptions (epitaphs) From what I can understand the name of the buried dignitary is Germanos Alexandro (2nd -4th line) And on the second inscription the name is Zacharia Seracin The menora flanked by crosses appears on many of the epitaph stones inscriptions of that period of 400-600 AD.

[@arelidelong1188]

Thank you soooooo much for the transition, that is so cool. Great information. Blessings!!!

[@paulorientetheluffaranch]

Wonderful Dennis! Thanks so much for researching this. We've been wanting to know what the inscriptions say..

[@molldogone8250]

Kudos, Thank you for your efforts. God bless.

[@stonesfolly]

Thank you 🙏

[@jackgalico3559]

@@stonesfolly : Am very curious to know, from where your last name originated. The reason is, because my last name is Galico. Maybe is some kind of connection there. I wish you can answer my question. Shalom be to you. Todah rabah.

[@teemo8870]

I sometimes wonder what Sergio would do without Rhoda... she is so helpful and perfect for him. They are a joy to watch. May God give them many many years of happiness 💕

[@rampartranger7749]

Thank you, I like that you hold speculations gently, too many people running around Israel taking themselves too seriously, grandly asserting their views, “I know, listen to me!” There is very very much we don’t know about many things. But this we know: Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose on the third day and will come again for those that put their trust in Him. -Colorado, USA

[@lauriemclean1131]

Well said, rampart ranger.

[@evierice2230]

Amen!!! Texas, USA

[@abullard8409]

Exactly that we know. I would say when we believers get to heaven we can ask all those unanswered questions. I will be like Mary sitting at his feet listening for eternity

[@jackgalico3559]

@@abullard8409 : Me too.

[@judyberends4586]

Amen

[@PamyChavez]

Hello Sergio and Rhoda 😊 Praise God for your channel🙌🙌🙌I’m learning a lot about Israel 😍 Thank you so much. Shalom from the Philippines

[@carolinecoman]

Your shows are fantastic! Love them!

[@Fire_And_Iron]

Mabuhay!

[@marksnider8914]

Rock fish

[@animalloverphilippines4467]

Tama kabayan

[@bipinkonakanchi]

The greek @6:32 says: the blessed germanos, son of alexander lived 17 years and 7 months and passed away not married the 9th of the month of Dios. Indiction 14, year 445

[@slowscape]

Thank you! Any idea on the other inscription?

[@evierice2230]

Wow!!!! Thank you!!! God is good!!! Hugs from Texas, USA

[@positivecritic5077]

You malayalee?

[@fadibahoura7012]

What an amazing land, every place you go to the ruins and rocks are crying out.

[@rootedinjoy8821]

Thank you dear Rhoda and Sergio...and whoever films for you! I live in California and have longed to visit the land of our Saviour. Your videos allow me to visit! I so much appreciate your work! May God richly bless you! 💞✝️🕎💙

[@judyberends4586]

I am from So.California ,a widow and love your trip there. Thank you for sharing.God bless everyone .🙏❤😇

[@nancyM1313]

Thank you for SHARING🌞

[@travelamma2779]

Such a beautiful and historic place. Thank you for not only showing the Nabataean ruins, but also linking in the Petra footage. I really appreciate the study and care you put into showing us the most important landscape in the Kingdom, from ages past and also today.

[@nancyferguson2750]

So interesting! We are in the book of Isaiah at my church and I want my pastor to see this! Your theory of the 3 kings sent chills up my spine as it explains the fulfilling of that prophecy! I love this one!♡♡ Thanks you too! Stay healthy! Blessings!

[@raydel5732]

Sergio , pray about getting your State tour guide license . -- I will love to take my 3rd trip to His Land with you as our guide and Charlie bring to light the Scriptures in the location where it all happened --Love ya --Ray Sussex NJ USA

[@nokm2006]

Can we join you? We had our 1st tour there last June. But Sergio and Rhoda go to amazing places!!

[@Darrel_Owen]

That's funny, I was also thinking they should start a tour business, if they get bored with videos. I know the vids take a lot of work, but the schedule is flexible. With tours, there's that COMMITMENT. But I'd love to do a tour with them as my guides. Wouldn't be boring, that's for sure.

[@paulorientetheluffaranch]

That's a great idea. I bet Charlie would be up for it.

[@CarlaTaber]

We would love to join that tour, too!

[@adamnjaniehughes8437]

We LOVE Sergio and Rhoda also. They are such a beautiful couple and they visit such amazing places to increase our faith. We too have said many times that when we visit Israel we would love to have them as tour guides. I think that you are onto something. :)

[@jonnats07]

Great video, guys! My wife and I love watching your videos while we drink a cup of tea here in England. I met your friend Yossi at the Nazareth Village last November; his tour was the highlight of our whole trip and our whole tour took the time that evening to pray for him as he continues to shares the Gospel there. I thought I recognised him, and then I realised it was from your videos. I took a little Greek in Bible college and the second line and first three letters of the next line say "KARIOSGERMANOS" or "blessed Germanos," which must have been the person's name. It does look a bit like a eulogy tombstone. The menorah surrounded by two crosses makes me think he must have been a Messianic Jew!

[@swepea6558]

perakole How would u know that Messianic Jews do excite then and today

[@MadHatterDJ-]

@@swepea6558 They definitely exist today we’ve had them visit our church and share wonderful testimonies. There are numerous Jewish teachers who have come to Christianity and are helping to develop study Bibles with their unique perspectives. As for back then, archaeology is producing evidence that indicates it.

[@staicytreesatommy7771]

Thank you Sergio and Rhoda for all the wonderful teachings about Israel ..You guys are amazing ...God bless .....Love from India...

[@RGrantJones]

These videos are great. For the inscription at the 6:30 mark, I translate the first sentence as, "The blessed Germanus [son of] Alexander lived seventeen years and seven months, and he died unmarried." I'm no expert, so take that with a grain of salt. The next part puzzles me. It appears to mention the month Dios, the ninth indiction (which would have run from about 432 to 446 A.D.), and the year, so it likely gives the date. But I haven't cracked it yet.

[@slowscape]

R. Grant Jones another commenter has a very similar translation, I think you did well, thank you! Any idea on the other?

[@RGrantJones]

@@slowscape - I can't tell what the first six characters mean. From there, it says, "The blessed Zacharias of Erasinos, in the tenth [day] of the month Panemos, the 14th indiction, on the Lord's Day, in the third hour of the night ..." From there, it becomes more difficult. It mentions "the third of the Sabbath" (I think) -- perhaps the third day of the week -- the month Panemos again, and the twelfth indiction. There is a parenthetical statement "Behold, those who oppose mercy", numerals I don't understand, and the words "Give him rest." It closes with "with your saints. Amen." It's a puzzle.

[@jlouutube65]

Loved the tie in to the Isaiah scripture...amazing stuff! Thankyou!!

[@preciousnejerika5074]

Israel is my dreams to visit in God's will.. 🙏🏻❤💕💞

[@Fire_And_Iron]

Also my dream.

[@farmer9180]

@@Fire_And_Iron me and my wife went last year it was an incredible experience hope you will be able To go. My only regret is I didn’t watch all the videos on u tube concerning Israel I have learned so much since we went.

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

Me too!

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

Let’s pray for each other, that God will make a way for us to go if it is His will.

[@serpent645]

I happen to read Greek. The inscription says: "Boy oh boy, in a couple of thousand years, Sergio is going to go nuts trying to figure out what's written here!" No need to thank me. Lord Bless you both.

[@OkKo-ux2xv]

Lol

[@arelidelong1188]

😂🤣

[@paulorientetheluffaranch]

Hahaha. Good one.

[@mikezen2052]

A little further in Isaiah may explain what happened; Isaiah 60:12 For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted. Based on what they left behind, they may have been rich and felt they have no need for God to provide for them or help Gods people. Just a thought. Thanks for your video's, they are amazing.

[@EQOAnostalgia]

It's very possible. Given some of the images and what iv'e heard about them, and what they connect to.

[@s.leemccauley7302]

Or they were martyred because of their faith in him. Christian's were sought out and killed a lot around that time.

[@heard3879]

That was a great video, and the idea of a cross-shaped baptismal is so cool! And that was a delightful, hilarious blooper at the end! The 14th of February is Valentine's Day, the day of love, and it's lovely to see how this couple loves each other and loves the Lord!

[@reneeroberts6438]

As always Sergio and Rhoda, thank you from Texas! You always encourage me to research even further because you make your videos so interesting! Hope you will let us know the translation from Greek. God bless you both!

[@evierice2230]

Renee, go look above! A couple people translated some of it! how wonderful;! hugs from San Augustine, Texas!

[@francisdoss8642]

Dear adorable Rhoda & Sergio, seems like a mysterious group, the Nabataeans...! Avdat's a great place indeed on this trip with you'll...Deu borem korum (used as Thank you but means May God Bless you) in Konkani...Stay Blessed folks...Amen.

[@martinandleesmith9609]

You two precious people make this so interesting. Thank you lots. Shalom.

[@user-xh9pn6fo7s]

Hello Sergio and Rhoda!! Love watching your videos from India. Would really love to come and meet you someday when everything is better. God bless you guys! :)

[@gritharanmunisamy2722]

The three wise men, they must be indian who knows jataka. Only indians count date of birth through jataka. 9 planet circus the sun. Only indian use this.

[@sandraswift3489]

It's not we see them soon in heavenxxx

[@injesusholyname]

I find u both the best of Gods creation, loving , kind, joyful and full of learning in Jesus holy name, AMEN:)

[@johnnyboy262]

Sergio & Rhoda, I just want to THANK YOU for Blessing "ME" and others I am sure, with these informational historical videos of Jerusalem, surrounding areas and a peek even into your personal lives. It truly has been a blessing to me as you take me to places that I have heard, and read, of throughout my Christian life and will probably never get an opportunity to visit. I am 59 years old and because of this Covid-19 Lockdown, though I work as least five days a week at Welch's, yes the Juice and Jelly place, I have been searching for good Biblical Informational youtubes. Well, I ran into yours, or God lead me to it, and have been blessed by each video starting from the beginning. I am just over half way going through all your videos. You truly help make the Biblical Stories more Vivid as you describe who, what, when and where and through video, I get to see what is looks like now, and can start to imagine of how it could have looked then. Thank You Again ! God's Blessing on You, Rhoda and Family !

[@FeliciaPeppers]

ThNk you for making this content, I love the holy land but have to save up to afford a visit so in the meantime these videos help me still see the amazing views the lord created ♡

[@kimriseul_02]

I’m really waiting for the new ep! I love this. God bless 🙆🏻‍♀️ love from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@chevy6299]

I see God is still blessing the two of you.

[@tomkingsfin]

i really love how you make documentations and presentations.. God bless Sergio and Rhoda and do more videos...

[@mariahodge6242]

Thank you, I love your videos. When I showed my daughter your channel, I said “ let me show you my children! “I love you two. Maranatha!!!

[@aaronlopez3585]

Every time I think you guys can't possibly offer even more amazing content, you go beyond. The cinematography the use of shadows creating a more dramatic scene capturing the viewers attention, WOW!! Keep up the great work of evangelism with a unique gift from above. Thanks and God bless you.

[@z.a.r.777]

I missed you so much. I'm so happy to see you both healthy and safe. I would love to come and see the Holy land, God willing. I'm a 65 years old woman and I love you two like my own. God bless you both

[@feeberizer]

I discovered your channel just recently. I'm really enjoying seeing these places I've only read about. Thank you and stay safe during your travels!

[@MsAtieno]

From Kenya with love... Its my dream to visit Israel one day and experience see and touch all have seen from the bible... Thank you for your videos

[@catxbunny3460]

Hope you have a amazing week Sergio and Rhoda! GOD bless you

[@marshaweisberg7396]

Love your journeys thru Israel. I have been many times up until 11 years ago. Thank you for exploring all the new archeological discoveries and sites. Am Yisrael Chai. With great respect from Ohio, USA

[@chirho777]

I always enjoy your Awesome videos! There wasn't any public transportation so when the wise men finally reached from afar Jesus He was a toddler! I recently saw my 2nd vision of the rapture so we will soon meet the Lord in the air! Shalom from Tucson, Az 😇

[@jackman6256]

The two of you show us places in holy land some of us will never get to see in person I for one is very thankful it brings The word to life thank you very much

[@ابوجميلالوردي]

WELCOME TO THE 👑 KINGDOM OF 🇯🇴 JORDAN LAND OF THE HOLY RIVER⭐

[@susanp102]

I have become addicted to ur channel, so informative, wish they were longer. I do want to mention that Ishmael was Abraham's first son, not his grandson. Keep up the good work, I love how much U 2 show that U are still in love after 10 years of marriage, wonderful and refreshing in this day and age of hate.

[@warneachothereverydayheb.3406]

This was so cool. Miss you two! Look forward to seeing you someday when our YHWY comes.

[@alphamegaradio]

Thank you for this video. I have been actively sharing your videos on social media, to help raise awareness of the Bible's stunning accuracy, and of the rich history of Israel and the surrounding nations. The things that Israel has been able to accomplish with the land since it was regathered from among the nations is a miracle in itself! God Bless and Shalom

[@starflower2583]

This is amazing, until now I never noticed that the wisemen though so famous, are so mysterious.

[@Darrel_Owen]

Dear Sergio and Rhoda, I've watched all of your videos now. Please make more. Love, Darrel

[@l-bird]

Fascinating to say the least. Truly, thank you and God bless you both.

[@gergelymikulas6208]

Thank you for the video! Once you mentioned Shivta - I tought to myself why did you not include Shivta and Mamsit also? They are similarly spectacular and historic. Nabateans also went down to the Ramon crater and had a caravan serai there. I was waiting to hear the fact that they were arabs mentioned. I learned from a documentary that their downfall was the rearranging of trade routes by the early Muslims.

[@davidhook487]

Absolutely great videos you two! Please keep the videos coming! I love watching them here in America and you make the Holy Land come alive! You are a blessing!

[@janbrinkman4552]

WOW! ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO! YOU GUYS ARE SUPER! MAY GOD BLESS!

[@OkKo-ux2xv]

Wow! Learned something new thank you I thought they only had Petra. Keep up the great work you two so much appreciated 🤗

[@dmcdaniel2009]

Thanks you two! God bless you both for your hearts and for sharing the joy !

[@diannerussell9963]

Thank u so much for all your videos ❤️ looking forward to seeing more fr Israel, Rhoda&Sergio u too r very blessed to be there &to share with everyone, May God bless&keep u both&your family's in His Loving care please keep your videos coming&give Fifi a 😘💋 love u both🙏💖🐯

[@billykellum]

So happy I get to watch live. ❤️👍

[@nancywilliams7997]

I have always wanted to go to Israel. You guys are so blessed. Love the show and hope I will meet you two someday.

[@6zz]

Nabataeans are ancient northern arab tribe they were an international traders, they came from Hijazi region there's mountains in Madain Saleh/Hegra have the same Nabataeans style that in petra and it was the southern capital city of the Nabataean Kingdom.

[@samishaniyy]

it's actually the opposite, they came to the Hejaz from the north.

[@moataz989]

@@samishaniyy nobody believes the natives just got energetic and built something new all of a sudden. They probably came from the east during the Achaemenid invasions. There were many arabic-speaking people who had lived in the east (eg Hajar) for a long time.

[@janeyoshida2554]

Praise God in your life Bro.Sergio and Sis.Rhoda,God bless to both of you

[@leslielutz1874]

The view from that location is really beautiful I agree.

[@carolberubee]

So well done! Rhoda is so smart. Thanks for the history lesson. Maybe God used them to build Petra so the Remnant of Israel will be able to flee there.

[@injesusholyname]

You both are great story tellers for u are a team created by God in Jesus holy name, AMEN:) The world and I thank u:)

[@bethuelkiprono6139]

Dear Sergio and Rhoda good job. you are giving me more insight of the Bible stories. biggup from kenya🇰🇪

[@steve.57]

Now I've got to investigate the Nabateans. See what you did! Great show as always. great that you can get out and about now. Finally.

[@CheleWillow]

Brilliant video! Thank you so much for bringing your adventures to our homes. I miss Israel so very much and being able to see it through your eyes is wonderful. Blessings

[@dirtycurty2782]

Thank you so very much for your videos....I absolutely love any information about Israel during His time....again, thank you so much from someone in Arkansas, USA

[@user-dg5vx8li8f]

But the Nabataeans are Arabs, not Israelis

[@familiaStratulat]

Dear Sergio and Rhoda, We are a young family who very much appreciate your videos. We are so thankfull for the priceless information you share with us. We think that you do a awsome job and we want to increase your faith by telling you that God spoke to us one day trough you. We are planning a trip in Israel and maybe, who knows, we can meet. That would be blessing. We pray for you and we wish you all the best, guys! Hugs and love from our family! 🤗

[@bluevoliet4559]

How exciting!!! So much history. You guys can go back what? 4--5 thousand years? Man and get to walk where our Savior walked too!!! So cool!!! Totally awesome! Loved the shot where Rhoda was sitting there inside that temple? Cool really good video. Enjoyed so much I'm gonna watch again. Love & peace from the USA.

[@scottdarling1519]

Great video!..and thanks for Not doing a live feed, glad you went back to editing your adventures...Shalom ;)

[@carolynedgar1090]

These are getting better and better all the time, but always good to begin with❣️

[@DanielSmith-xj1gs]

This one is great. I am slowly viewing them all, Thanks for making them.

[@paulorientetheluffaranch]

This is amazing! Reminds me of some of the ruins in Italy. Really enjoyed the video. Saved this one on our playlist for sites to see in Israel.

[@stancadaniela1861]

Be blessed in the Name of Lord!!!

[@John-pn7bh]

Thanks for these videos. I'm Canadian and doubt I'll ever get the opportunity to come there so very much appreciate the tour of history.

[@musiclover148]

It looks as though you had it to yourselves! It's nice that there are some places off the beaten path where you can take a self-guided tour. Thank you, Sergio, Rhoda and Yossi.

[@YvonneO]

I am in Michigan USA 😊 just accidentally (maybe not)found your channel. Thank you for showing places I didn't know about and will never get to see. You both are a lovely couple and you narrate very well. I like your accent Sergio. I'm subscribed and hooked on ancient Israel 👍✌️☝️👋

[@preciouswisdom6149]

Here in the Philippines we celebrate Christmas as early as September and it concludes on January 6 which is the three kings (Magi or Wise Men).

[@pravalika186]

Wow Sergio & Rhoda I am very happy to see Israel through ur videos I am from India & never thought i would see Israel in detailed. May god bless u n I am thankful to god .

[@michaelwallace4298]

I was doing research for a book and came across these guys - Love them!

[@bennabiermoci3065]

Awesome guys! Haha! you got me with ,"Its the 15th of April thing!! Shalom my friends.

[@jacquelyndixon2788]

My birthday is April 15th🤗 Watching this again at a different day, but videos from you two are always a gift! The Lord bless and keep you both.

[@demetriusmadison354]

Another Sergio & Rhoda production, I'm so excite!!!

[@martapatterson8896]

Thank you for taking me with you. I feel I am there. Wonderful.

[@tulipidol]

You’re both blessed and I learnt many things from you about the Israel and thanks for making videos and God always keep you safe and sounds

[@jehennermunoz7555]

Hola, qué interesante video. Me impresiona mucho todas las historias que contiene en su tierra Israel. Justo el día de hoy estaba terminando el libro del profeta Isaías y leía las palabras que aquí se citaron, pero pasaba desapercibido el punto aquí tocado. Es emocionante sumergirse en la historia de la narrativa bíblia. Gracias por el trabajo que han venido haciendo. Dios les bendiga.

[@joetumlad24]

To God be the Glory! In Jesus Christ! Thank you for sharing this time travel. Greetings From Davao City, Philippines ❤🇵🇭👍

[@Savagekitten77]

That was neat I saw things in there I’ve never seen on any documentary I’ve watched about the Nabataeans. Thank you for your work. It’s really cool to see through your lense what I cannot see for myself.

[@lizysolanki3857]

Thanks so much Sergio and Rhoda for this video. Reminds me of my trip to Petra and Timna Park! and love you fearless Rhoda!

[@Skriften]

Love the videos you share. Personally I find your work very satisfying (and with music and editing... very good work). I hope you continue to publish what you explore, learn and see. Good work. Well done. Thanks for sharing! God bless!

[@schoentucker6921]

Awesome!! I was in Israel in 85 and 86, 2 summers with Dr Brian at Trl Dan and Herbrew Union College. I miss Israel. Its wonderful (yophi) to get to see it through your KZbin channel. Thank you! Thank you! Maybe some day you can go to Tel Dan. they had done a lot of excavation after I left and there is a museum. I found the Proto Aeolic capital there. It was in secondary use. Which proved Dan was a royal city at one point :) Shalom

[@farmer9180]

Watching your videos is the next best thing to being there. Would love to be able to visit again.

[@bernicedutoit]

This was so fun to watch!

[@greystormbird]

I was there in March 2016. It was amazing! Also visited Petra in 2014. Thanks for sharing all your travels and knowledge with us! I love your videos.

[@Gemma-lg7lf]

Totally agree with Ray Del, Sergio and Rhoda get your tour guide licenses. And this was sooooo good, is it possible you two may thinking about making a documentary of Israel? Loved this so much especially that you found possible explanation of origins of the wise men in Isaiah...good job! Awesome!!!

[@brianellissr7800]

Thanks A lot Sergio&Rhonda!!

[@GLANCEVLOGS]

Thanks for sharing .Love this video as always Sergio

[@chandapetit9175]

Good job u guys! Loved it.... Thank you again...

[@jontooke846]

I love the channel you bring the bible alive

[@tonyaautrey1882]

I love going on journeys with you all😁God Bless and keep on Rockin' 😉 I am from NM ... How very blessed you all are!! One day I will walk where Jesus walked!!

[@narimannabulsi1862]

Such an amazing place and amazing history! Makes me wonder how they lived in those times! Thank you for this exciting trip! 🤩

[@jm2spapa]

I ran across your channela few days ago. Watchaed the vid of the valley there David Killed the Giantand have since whatched several more, >Thank you for sharing your journeys. The vids are well made and the content is very interesting. LThank you. Best wishes!

[@2ferTwins]

Hello! Your production value on this is incredible! So fun to see your video and these sights today. I am wondering what music you used at minute 9:34? Thank you!

[@richardandreao1332]

Nabatean King Aretas is mentioned in the bible in 2 Corinthians 11:32 (when the governor of Damascas tried to apprehend Paul). I collect ancient biblical coins, and found information on King Aretas researching the history of a coin I own. Aretas was the father-in-law of Herod Antipas who divorced his wife (Aretas’ daughter) to marry his sister-in-law Herodias (Philip’s wife) which John the Baptist criticized and for which he was murdered.

[@easybabidi998]

so amazing you guys! thanks for the tours and watching all your videos makes me feels like ive already been there myself.

[@buthc1]

What a great video! Thank you from Colorado, USA so enjoy and learn from each show.

[@maryannec55]

Just after the 9:11 mark there was a mountain that looked "burned" and also a spot that looks like 'water' flowed down it onto the ground below into a gully on the right... know any more about this place?