Clay ostracon
size -6.2 cm
Hebrew
Arad Israel
Date -Early sixth century B.C.E
Present location:Israel Museum(Bronfman Arcaeology Wing)
Identification no IAA 1967-669 (Arad letter 18)
During escavations in Arad from 1962-1967,archaeologists found more than 200
inscribed objects,most of them ostraca(pottery used for writing).
Of these 87 Hebrew,85 Aramaic,5 Arabic,2 Greek.
4 Hebrew wrintings were found more later.
Some are writen to Miilary commanders,some deal with drink or wine disbersment to different units or people.
Letter 18 (IAA 1967-669) is addressed to Elyashib at Arad.
The House of Yahweh Ostracon reads, in part, as follows: "To my lord Elyashib, may the Lord seek your welfare…and as to the matter which you command me-it is well; he is in the House of Yahweh [God]."
The House of Yahweh Ostracon(pottery)
