The Continuity of the Cult at Bethel after Exile

In this paper, as I follow Oded Lipschits and Joseph Blenkinsopp’s argument regarding the continuity of cult at Bethel in post-exilic period, argue that polemics between Jerusalem reflect obvious dichotomy remainees returnees (golah) period. order to prove Bethel, first foremost, investigate identity delegations from Zech 7:2; light context 8:20-23, suggest is composed people city Bethel. By using derogatory idiomatic expressions about scribes belong community Yehud must have sought a resolution. other words, since their was based on Judah, they intentionally attempted denounce which represents Israel. examine scribes’ endeavors by investigating ambiguous position Benjaminites Bethel’s geographical position.