A rare clay seal found in Jerusalem may help to firm up the existence existence of the Old Testament's King Josiah. The only evidence for King Josiah as a historical rather than mythological figure comes from the Bible, with little supporting archaeological evidence. Pictured: The ‘Ikkar Ben Matanyahu’ seal found in the City of David. Context around the message on the second clay seal (pictured) indicates it was likely someone with the name Farmer, and not referring to the profession. King Josiah was a seventh-century BCE king of Judah who features in the Old Testament.

Source: Daily Mail April 01, 2019 14:14 UTC