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September 10, 2019

Evidence of a Royal Steward to a Davidic King Found in Jerusalem

The seal of Adonijah.

Clay bullae—small, personalized stamps that would be pressed into wax to seal letters in ancient times—have repeated provided crucial insights into the biblical world. Just a few weeks ago, a volunteer found a bulla, dated by archaeologists to the 7th century BCE, bearing the name of “Adoniyahu, the royal steward.” Amanda Borschel-Dan writes:

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September 10, 2019

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  5. Evidence of a Royal Steward to a Davidic King Found in Jerusalem

    The seal of Adonijah.