An Order Concerning a Jar of Oil

Late 7th–Early 6th Century BCE

(Obverse) To Nahum, [and] now: go to the house of Elyashib son of Ishiyahu and you shall take from there 1 jar of oil and send to Ziph quickly, and seal it with your seal.

(Reverse) On the 24th of the month Nahum handed over oil to the Kittian, 1 jar.

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