Ketef Hinnom is an archaeological site SW of Jerusalem’s old city, between St. Andrew Church and Begin Heritage center. In 1979 a copy of the Biblical Priestly blessing was found on a silver amulet. Dating to the 6th century BCE it is the oldest copy of Biblical text ever found
History of Ketef hinnom
The Lord bless you and protect you.
The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and grant you peace.
This is the oldest copy ever found of Biblical text, pre-dating the Dead Sea Scrolls by at least 4 centuries.
Visiting Ketef Hinnom
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