Archaeologists uncovered a clay seal in Jerusalem, dating back 2,600 years, believed to be connected to biblical warnings of doom. The seal, identified as a bulla, features an inscription reading 'Belonging to Yeda'yah (son of) Asayahu' and has a fingerprint from its ancient owner. This discovery ties to King Josiah of Judah's reforms following the finding of a sacred scroll warning of curses for disobedience. The seal supports evidence of individuals named in biblical texts and highlights the significance of the scroll's rediscovery in Judah’s religious transformation.
The artifact, known as a bulla, dates back to the First Temple period and bears an ancient Hebrew inscription that reads: 'Belonging to Yeda'yah (son of) Asayahu.'
The seal retains a visible fingerprint, believed to have been left by the ancient official who once owned it, connecting it to the biblical account of King Josiah of Judah.
The rediscovery of a sacred scroll in Jerusalem prompted King Josiah to launch sweeping religious reforms, highlighting its historical significance in Judah's religious history.
Marks on the back of the clay seal suggest it was once used to secure a bag or storage container, likely tied with a cord.
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