During excavations in 1930, a batch of ostraca was found, and at least 12 pieces are letters described as “extremely important... for their illumination of the political situation and general turmoil as Judah prepared for the inevitable attack by [Babylonian King] Nebuchadnezzar. ”
Aastal 1930 leiti väljakaevamistel hulk ostrakone, ning vähemalt 12 nimetatakse „äärmiselt tähtsateks ” kirjadeks, sest need„ valgustavad poliitilist olukorda ja üldist segadust ajal, mil Juuda valmistus [Babüloni kuninga] Nebukadnetsari vältimatuks rünnakuks ”.