For me, I find the speculation/confirmation of historical events and/or characters in the bible to be non-compelling when trying to validate the religious beliefs that the bible promotes.
It's like saying:
In the year 2001, terrorists crashed two planes into the twin towers in new york. All hail Smarty the Ultra-God!!!
It's like saying:
In the year 2001, terrorists crashed two planes into the twin towers in new york. All hail Smarty the Ultra-God!!!