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859 BCE–824 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
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This ivory openwork inlay from Samaria depicts a figure enthroned on a cushioned chair, perhaps at a banquet, with an attendant standing behind. Royal banquet scenes, common in ancient Near Eastern…
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Samaria, Land of Israel (Samaria, Israel)
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Iron Age IIA–IIB, 9th–8th Century BCE
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539 BCE
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Belonging to Shema servant of Jeroboam.
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Megiddo, Land of Israel (Tel Megiddo, Israel)
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First Half of 8th Century BCE
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I am Mesha son of Chemoshyat king of Moab, the Di-bonite. My father reigned over Moab thirty years and I reigned after my father.
And I built this high place for Chemosh in the “citadel,” a high place…
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ca. 835 BCE
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I mobilized the kings of Hatti and “Beyond-the-River”: Baal, king of Tyre; Manasseh, king of Judah; Kaus-gabri, king of Edom; Mutsuri, king of Moab; Tsilli-Bel, king of Gaza; Mitinti, king of Ashkelon…
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673–672 BCE
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½ (panu) to Jehoiachin, king of Ju[dah]
2 ½ qu to the five sons of the king of Judah
4 qu to 8 Judeans, ½ [qu each]
1 ½ qu to three carpenters from Arvad, ½ qu each
½ panu 1 ½ qu to eight carpenters…
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Babylon, Babylonian Empire (Babylon, Iraq)
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592 BCE
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Your son, Yehukal, sends his blessings for the welfare of Gedalyahu son of Elyair and for the welfare of your house. I bless you to YHWH. And now, behold my lord has done [ . . . ] May YHWH recompense…
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Arad, Land of Israel (Tel ‘Arad, Israel)
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Late 7th–Early 6h Century BCE
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The masonry in the royal palace of Samaria, the capital of the Northern Kingdom, is considered the finest example of ashlar masonry from the Iron Age. The blocks are cut so well that they fit together…
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Samaria, Land of Israel (Samaria, Israel)
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Iron Age IIA, 9th Century BCE