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The '''Stela of Merneptah''' is a large [[granite]] [[stela]] originally inscribed by the [[pharaoh]] of [[Egypt]], [[Merneptah]] (ruled 1231-1203 BC). It was set up to commemorate the [[Egypt]]ian victories over a number of peoples, but it is most famous because it mentions [[Israel]]. | The '''Stela of Merneptah''' is a large [[granite]] [[stela]] originally inscribed by the [[pharaoh]] of [[Egypt]], [[Merneptah]] (ruled 1231-1203 BC). It was set up to commemorate the [[Egypt]]ian victories over a number of peoples, but it is most famous because it mentions [[Israel]]. | ||
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| + | [http://www.bible-history.com/archaeology/egypt/2-israel-stela-bb.html Bible History] close up and translation | ||
[[Category:Egypt]] | [[Category:Egypt]] | ||
Revision as of 21:03, November 15, 2008
The Stela of Merneptah is a large granite stela originally inscribed by the pharaoh of Egypt, Merneptah (ruled 1231-1203 BC). It was set up to commemorate the Egyptian victories over a number of peoples, but it is most famous because it mentions Israel.
External Links
Bible History close up and translation