Benaiah inscription
The 'Benaiah inscription' is an ancient pottery shred that dates back to the 7th century BCE.[1][2]
| Benaiah inscription | |
|---|---|
| Material | Ceramic |
| Writing | Paleo Hebrew |
| Created | 7th century BCE |
| Discovered | Israel |
| Present location | Israel Antiquities Authority |
| Period | First Temple period |
The inscription[edit]
Archaeologists found a pottery shard with a Hebrew inscription dating back to the 7th century BCE, similar to the name "Zechariah son of Benaiah."[3] The bowl likely originated between the reigns of Hezekiah and Zedekiah.[4][5] It reads "ryhu bn bnh".[6][7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "2700 year old hebrew inscription found in jerusalem". THE TIMES OF ISRAEL.
- ^ "2,700 Year Old Inscribed Pottery Shard Found in Jerusalem (August 2013)". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "2,700 year old Hebrew inscription uncovered in City of David". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2013-08-18. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Ancient Bowl With Hebrew Inscription Discovered in Biblical City". Yahoo News. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Israel Antiquities Authority". www.antiquities.org.il. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "2700 year-old Hebrew inscription in City of David". embassies.gov.il. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Lazaro, Enrico de (2013-08-19). "Ancient Hebrew Inscription Dating to 7th Century BC Unearthed in Jerusalem | Sci.News". Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Bowl with 2,700-year-old Hebrew inscription dug up in biblical city". NBC News. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2024-04-10.