Benaiah inscription
| Benaiah inscription | |
|---|---|
| Material | Ceramic |
| Writing | Paleo Hebrew |
| Created | 7th century BCE |
| Discovered | Israel |
| Present location | Israel Antiquities Authority |
| Period | First Temple period |
The Benaiah inscription is an ancient pottery sherd found in Israel that dates back to the 7th century BCE.[1][2] The artifact is currently in the care of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The inscription
The sherd bears a Hebrew inscription dating back to the 7th century BCE. It reads "ryhu bn bnh",[3][4][5] which resembles the name "Zechariah son of Benaiah."[6] The bowl likely originated between the reigns of Hezekiah and Zedekiah.[7][8]
References
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- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.