An Order Concerning Supplies and a Reference to the Temple of YHWH
Late 7th–Early 6th Century BCE
To my lord Elyashib: May YHWH seek your welfare! And now, give to Shemaryahu an x-measure and to the Kerosite give a y-measure. And as for the matter which you commanded me, it is well. He (it?) is located in the House of YHWH.
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