When King Hezekiah showed the treasures of his house to envoys from Babylon, “the balsam oil and the good oil ” were proudly displayed alongside the silver, the gold, and his entire armory. ​ — Isaiah 39: 1, 2.
Kui kuningas Hiskija näitas Babüloonia saadikutele oma varaaita, tutvustas ta uhkusega peale hõbeda, kulla ja sõjariistade kambri ka „palsamiõli ja muid kalleid õlisid ”.