Two bullae (seal impressions) found during archeological excavations of Nehemiah's wall [the original wall had been built by David, then was torn down during Jeremiah's time, and rebuilt by Nehemiah] are bringing the Book of Jeremiah back to life.
The first bullae surfaced in King David’s palace during the opening season of excavation bears the name Yehuchal [or Jucal in English] ben Shelemyahu [shelemiah].”
The second bullae was found in the First Temple period strata underneath Nehemiah’s Northern Tower, just a few yards away from the first, and reads “Gedalyahu [Gedaliah] ben Pashur.”
Seal impressions found in the locations where the Bible accounts say those men would have been is fascinating, and offers yet further physical evidence of these Biblical books being truthful, as they prove that these men, by name, existed, and at that time they did carry authority.
For the story of David see 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles
For the story of Jeremiah see 2 Chronicles 36, Ezra 1:1, the book of Jeremiah chapters 1 thru 52
For the story of Nehemiah see the book of Nehemiah chapters 1 thru 13
Jucal the son of Shelemiah was a minister of the king and is listed in Jeremiah 38.
Gedaliah the son of Pashur was also a minister of the King and is listed in Jeremiah 38.
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kimberly
These findings are fascinating and intriguing. Oh, to discover this history.
Thanks for your info about the food coupons. I had no idea. I will most definitely start to clip and send. Any and all for our military!
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brideofjc
COOL BEANS!
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Watered Garden
Thanks, Galen. Nice to "hear" from you!
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Galen
Hey, all!
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Bolshevik
So how far back can we consider the bible to be historically accurate?
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Ham
Hey Galen.. really nice to see you here again.. long time no see..
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