After destroying Jerusalem and taking the king captive, Nebuchadnezzar appoints Gedaliah, a former royal steward, as the governor of Judah. But Ishmael, a scion of the royal family, conspires with Baalis, king of Ammon, assassinates Gedaliah, and kills the Babylonian soldiers stationed in Judah. How did Nebuchadnezzar respond?As alway, I would advise robust skepticism concerning unprovenanced bullae.
The discovery of another stele of Pharaoh Apries (Hophra) was announced in 2021. I haven't heard any more about its decipherment.
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