An Order Concerning Rations

Late 7th–Early 6th Century BCE

To Elyashib: And now, give to the Kittim 1 bath and 3 hin of wine and write the date. And from the surplus of the best flour you shall load 1 kor (?) to make bread for them. From the wine of the amphorae you shall give.

Translated by

Anson F.

Rainey

from Shmuel Aḥituv’s Hebrew edition.

Please login or register for free access to Posen Library

Already have an account?

Engage with this Source

About Letters from Arad

The Arad letters (ostraca) were discovered in the remains of the Judahite fort at Arad, in the Negev. Most of them are from the late seventh–early sixth centuries BCE. Many were addressed to an officer named Elyashib, instructing him to provide rations to the Kittiyim (Kittians), who were probably mercenaries from Cyp rus serving the king of Judah (for Elyashib’s seals, see Seals and Seal Impressions). Other letters contain greetings or instructions regarding supplies. They also mention tithes and several priestly and Levitical families known from the Bible, such as Pashhur and the Sons of Qorah (Korah). These letters provide an impression of the provincial administration of the kingdom of Judah.

Details

An Order Concerning Rations

Engage with this Source

Language:

Places:

Categories:

Subjects:

You may also like

An Order Concerning Rations

Engage with this Source

Language:

Places:

Categories:

Subjects:

You may also like

Idol Manufacturing

Testament (Manheim)

Ayn naye kornayk (A New Chronicle)