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Seal of Baruch ben Neriah

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Seal of Baruch ben Neriah
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Description

A clay seal impression reading 'Belonging to Berekhyahu, son of Neriyahu, the scribe' — identified as Baruch, the personal scribe of the prophet Jeremiah.

Biblical Significance

Provides tangible evidence for the existence of Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, mentioned in Jeremiah 32:12, 36:4, and 45:1.