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Ekron, Land of Israel (Jerusalem, Israel)
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Iron Age IIC, 7th Century BCE
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The daughters of Zelophehad, of Manassite family—son of Hepher son of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh son of Joseph—came forward. The names of the daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah…
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Biblical Period
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The image on this coin is the front of a hybrid creature with the body of a winged feline (probably that of a lynx) and the head of a human. The head, crowned, has a beard and horns, representing a…
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Yehud, Land of Israel (Southern Israel, Israel)
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Persian Period, 4th Century BCE
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This coin from Yehud, the Persian name for the province of Judah, is larger and heavier than others like it. The helmeted and bearded male on the front is a deity who is usually, though not…
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Yehud, Land of Israel (Southern Israel, Israel)
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Persian Period, 4th Century BCE
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Gold of Ophir to/of Beth Horon. 30 shekels.
Translated by Anson F. Rainey from Shmuel Aḥituv’s Hebrew edition.
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Tel Qasila, Land of Israel (Tel Aviv, Israel)
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8th or Early 7th Century BCE
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Juice of black raisins.
Translated by Anson F. Rainey from Shmuel Aḥituv’s Hebrew edition.
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Lachish, Land of Israel (Tel Lakhish, Israel)
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7th–6th Century BCE
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Samaria ostracon (A Shipment of Wine), early 8th century BCE, from the ruins of a building near the royal palace. The text can be read here.
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Samaria, Land of Israel (Kaleh Qaţār-e Soflá, Iran)
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First Quarter of the 8th Century BCE
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From Jerusalem, this seal is made of bone. The fish image, a motif known only from Hebrew seals, suggests plenty and fertility (cf. Genesis 48:16) and may also allude to the life-giving nature of…
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Jerusalem, Land of Israel (Jerusalem, Israel)
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Iron Age IIB–IIC, 7th Century BCE
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This agate seal with an image of a rooster was found in a Roman-period tomb at Tell en-Nasbeh (Mizpah), but its script dates it to the late seventh or early sixth century BCE. The bottom register…
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Mizpah, Land of Israel (Tell en-Nasbeh, West Bank)
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Iron Age IIC, Late 7th–Early 6th Century BCE
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A large lion dominates this seal, appearing between the owner’s name (Shema) and his title (servant of Jeroboam). The lion’s jaws are open and its tail curves upward, making the animal appear larger…
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Meggido, Land of Israel (Tel Megiddo, Israel)
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Iron Age IIB, probably first Half of 8th Century BCE