References below concern PHYSICAL OBJECTS, not mythology.

Scholarly confirmation of Old Testament history relies on a combination of archaeological discoveries, regional inscriptions, and textual manuscripts. While some early narratives lack direct proof, the archaeological record strongly corroborates geopolitical events and figures starting from the Divided Monarchy, while ancient scrolls prove the text was meticulously preserved.

Key Confirmations in Archaeology

Kings and Kingdoms: The historical existence of specific Israelite, Judean, and neighboring kings mentioned in the text (such as Omri, Ahab, Hezekiah, and Manasseh) is well-documented in Assyrian, Babylonian, and Moabite records.

The Tel Dan Stele: Discovered in northern Israel, this 9th-century BC stone inscription explicitly mentions the "House of David".

The Mesha Stele: This artifact from the same era details conflicts between Moab and Israel, directly aligning with events recorded in 2 Kings.

The Ketef Hinnom Scrolls: Found near Jerusalem, these two small silver scrolls dating back to the 7th-century BC contain the oldest known fragments of biblical text, including the Priestly Blessing.

Babylonian Chronicles: Cuneiform tablets confirm the capture of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar and mention King Jehoiachin, aligning with the historical accounts in the Book of Kings and Jeremiah.

Kingdom of Ancient Israel validated beyond question. Royal seal of Jeroboam found.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shema_seal