✨The Surprising Reality
A pottery shard from Beth Shemesh features the letter 'Lamedh'—part of the early Hebrew alphabet from around 1200 BC.
🤔The Context Question
But here's what most people don't realize: such inscriptions show that writing may have been more widespread in Israel than once thought.
📚What We Know
This and similar finds predate the monarchy, supporting the possibility of written records in Judges-era Israel. Map early inscriptions across sites to explore the rise of literacy.
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Beth Shemesh
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Lamedh Inscription
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📖Biblical References
📜Judges 17:6
Scripture references supporting this historical context