Egyptian Execration Doll Contains the First Mention of Jerusalem
Here is a picture of an Egyptian Execration or “Curse” Doll that contains the First Mention of Jerusalem, circa. 1800 BCEThe Inscription mentions a curse on the king of Jerusalem:
“The Ruler of Rushalimum, Setj-’Anu, and all the retainers who are with him…”
In Genesis, we read the account of Abram meeting the King of Jerusalem, which at that time was referred to as Salem or in Hebrew “Shalem”. Genesis 14:18-19“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; He blessed him and said,“ Blessed be Abram of G-d Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth…”
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Execration Doll Inscription:
“The Ruler of Rushalimum (Jerusalem) Setj-’Anu, and all the retainers who are with him…”
En la Biblia
And King Melchizedek of [Jeru]Salem brought out bread and wine; he was a priest of G-d Most High. He blessed him, saying, “Blessed be Abram of G-d Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.”
וּמַלְכִּי-צֶ֨דֶק֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ שָׁלֵ֔ם הוֹצִ֖יא לֶ֣חֶם וָיָ֑יִן וְה֥וּא כֹהֵ֖ן לְאֵל עֶלְיֽוֹן. וַיְבָֽרְכֵ֖הוּ וַיֹּאמַ֑ר: "בָּר֤וּךְ אַבְרָם֙ לְאֵ֣ל עֶלְי֔וֹן קֹנֵ֖ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ".
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