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Inscriptions Relating to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)

March 31, 2026
Cyrus Cylinder describing tolerance towards conquered peoples (2 Chron 36:23; Ezra 1:2–4; 7:1–5)Cyrus Cylinder describing tolerance towards conquered peoples (2 Chron 36:23; Ezra 1:2–4; 7:1–5)
Shishak — an Egyptian King that invaded Israel in 925 B.C. (1 Kings 14:25–32; 2 Chr 12:1–11)Shishak — an Egyptian King that invaded Israel in 925 B.C. (1 Kings 14:25–32; 2 Chr 12:1–11)
Siloam Inscription (Hebrew) from the Southern End of Hezekiah's Tunnel (cf. 2 Kings 20:20; 2 Chron 32:20)Siloam Inscription (Hebrew) from the Southern End of Hezekiah's Tunnel (cf. 2 Kings 20:20; 2 Chron 32:20)
Royal Steward's Inscription from a Tomb in the Silwan Village in Jerusalem — Tomb of Shebna? (Isaiah 22:15–17)Royal Steward's Inscription from a Tomb in the Silwan Village in Jerusalem — Tomb of Shebna? (Isaiah 22:15–17)
Tobiah inscription in Jordan — (Nehemiah 2, 4, 6 . . .)?Tobiah inscription in Jordan — (Nehemiah 2, 4, 6 . . .)?

Here are some of the images that are related to the Old Testament (aka Hebrew Bible).