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→An Extrabiblical Allegation Involving Zedekiah
In fact, [[Jeremiah (prophet)|Jeremiah]] said during the reign of [[Josiah]]<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Jeremiah|chap=3|verses=16|version=NASB}}</ref> that the Ark would not be needed any longer. The Ark has never been seen again since the destruction of the [[Temple of Jerusalem]] by [[Nebuchadnezzar II]].
In fact, [[Jeremiah (prophet)|Jeremiah]] said during the reign of [[Josiah]]<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Jeremiah|chap=3|verses=16|version=NASB}}</ref> that the Ark would not be needed any longer. The Ark has never been seen again since the destruction of the [[Temple of Jerusalem]] by [[Nebuchadnezzar II]].
== Extrabiblical Evidence for Zedekiah and his Court ==
In 2008, archaeologists excavating near the building repeatedly identified as King David's palace found a clay bulla belonging to Gedalyahu ben Pashhur, one of Zedekiah's courtiers whom Jeremiah specifically named.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Jeremiah|chap=38|verses=1}}</ref><ref name=Bushinsky>Bushinsky, Jay. "[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/01/clay-seal-connects-to-bible/ Clay seal connects to Bible]." ''Washington Times'', October 1, 2008. Accessed October 2, 2008.</ref>
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