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Biblical King's Seal Discovered (photo) by Next2Bezee(m): 5:42pm On Dec 06, 2015
A dump site is the last place you would expect to find an 8th century B.C. seal for a papyrus document signed by one of the kings of Judah. Perhaps that's why it has taken 2,700 years for the piece of clay inscribed with King Hezekiah's seal to be discovered in Jerusalem. It is believed to be the first-ever seal -- also referred to as a "bulla" -- from an Israeli or Judean King to be discovered by archaeologists. "The seal of the king was so important.

The impression on the clay bears an inscription in ancient Hebrew script that translates as: "Belonging to Hezekiah [son of] Ahaz king of Judah." It features a two-winged sun, with wings turned downward, flanked by two ankh symbols symbolizing life.

"The bible describes King Hezekiah as one of the most important kings after King David," said Mazar.
"He was rich, daring, stood up against Assyrians. A very impressive king," she added. King Hezekiah -- who reigned from about 727 to 698 B.C. -- is certainly portrayed favorably in the Bible. The Book of Kings II 18:5 says of Hezekiah: "... after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor among them that were before him."



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Re: Biblical King's Seal Discovered (photo) by benedictnsi(m): 5:52pm On Dec 06, 2015
Upeh!!!

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Re: Biblical King's Seal Discovered (photo) by jaymejate: 6:14pm On Dec 06, 2015
Seen.

Bible is just too Real

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