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<\/a>Many archaeology finds are named after the location in which they are found. The Ketef Hinnom scrolls are from Ketef Hinnom which is southwest of old Jerusalem, in Israel. More specifically they were located near the road that runs between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. They are possibly the oldest manuscripts currently known that recite what appears to be clear biblical verses.<\/p>\nThey are often referred to as amulets at they are were likely worn around the neck of whoever owned them. The idea behind an amulet is that some object on your body could ward off evil or danger. However, they are also still scrolls as they were sheets to silver rolled up. This idea is reinforced by the fact that the scripture that could be read are clear verses about the Lord preserving His people. The specific passages were part of the priestly blessing that Jewish priests would recite over the people. The same blessing is still common today at the end of many church services, such as the Lutherans.<\/p>\n
24\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe\u00a0Lord<\/span>\u00a0bless you and keep you;<\/span>
\n25\u00a0<\/span>The\u00a0Lord<\/span>\u00a0make His face shine upon you,<\/span>
\nAnd be gracious to you;<\/span>
\n26\u00a0<\/span>The\u00a0Lord<\/span>\u00a0lift up His countenance upon you,<\/span>
\nAnd give you peace.\u201d\u2019<\/span>
\n(Numbers 6:24-26)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe dating of the amulets are believed to be about 6th century BCE. Their survival is partly due to the material that was used to create them. The amulets were inscribed on silver which is not the most resilient metal but enough that it was able to survive longer than the average piece of parchment.<\/p>\n
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\nHebrew\u00a0Translations by Jeff Benner (including Ketef Hinnom)<\/a><\/h3>\n
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