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Biblical Archaeology Review 45:1, January/February 2019

Commander of the Fortress?

Understanding an Ancient Israelite Military Title

By William M. Schniedewind

From Tel Arad to Kuntillet ‘Ajrud to Jerusalem, Biblical scholar William M. Schniedewind guides BAR readers on a survey of ancient Israelite seals and inscriptions with an enigmatic title that has been variously translated “Governor of the City” and “Commander of the Fortress.” Who was this figure? Discover his importance and place in ancient Israelite and Judahite society.

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