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A cache of clay tablets discovered at Akhetaten reveals diplomatic correspondence between Egypt and the rulers of Canaan, Babylon, and beyond — including mentions of the mysterious 'Habiru.'
Nearly 400 cuneiform tablets written to the Egyptian pharaoh paint a vivid picture of international politics in the 14th century BCE. Local Canaanite rulers plead for Egyptian military help against raids and rebellions, repeatedly mentioning the 'Habiru' — a term for displaced peoples that some scholars connect to the biblical Hebrews. The letters reveal a Canaan that is politically fragmented and struggling, providing fascinating context for the biblical narrative.
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