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jan 1, 600 BC - Oldest piece of the Bible

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In 1980 two small silver scrolls were found at Ketef Hinnom in some burial caves. They have since been dated to the late 7th century BC or early 6th century BC which is the time of the prophet Jeremiah. They contained the Priestly Benediction which in found in Numbers 6:24-26. This makes them the oldest piece of the Bible we have today

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jan 1, 600 BC
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~ 2628 years ago

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