A 2,100-year-old lead sling bullet inscribed with the Greek word “Learn” was uncovered in the southern necropolis of Hippos. In total, 69 lead sling bullets have been found at Hippos; some are inscribed with symbols, such as a scorpion or thunderbolt, but this was the first to be discovered with an inscription. The sling bullet is ellipsoidal in shape and measures 3.2 × 1.95 cm. Inscribed sling bullets are known from other sites, often including sayings directed at the enemy, such as “Take a taste!” “Receive this!” or “Take it!” With this context, the authors of a study on this artifact, which was recently published in Palestine Exploration Quarterly, suggest that the intended message was “Learn your lesson.” Given that Hippos sat on a prominent ridge overlooking the Sea of Galilee, some suggest Jesus referred to it when He said, “A city set on a hill cannot be hidden” (Mt 5:14).
Source: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00310328.2026.2641294
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