Clay seal stamp from First Temple period found in Jerusalem

archaeologists have Unearthed a clay seal stamp from the first temple period during excavations in the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem Dr Wexler bolda mentioned quote this is the first time that such a ceiling has been found in a legal excavation and it supports the biblical record of the existence of a governor in Jerusalem 2700 years ago the seal measuring 13 by 14 mm was crafted from fired lump clay the upper section of the seal portrays two figures facing each other and the reverse side features an inscription in ancient Hebrew script Heritage daily reported the inscription reads quote belonging to the governor of the city the title governor of the city is recognized from both the Bible and extra biblical documents demoting an official appointed by the king governors of Jerusalem are mentioned twice in the Bible Joshua is the governor of the city in the days of Hezekiah which can be found in Second Kings and messia is the governor of the city in the days of hosiah in 2 Chronicles