Type: Replica of a “lot” owned by Lahali

Original Date: 800 BC

This small cube is a reproduction of one that belonged to Lahali, a high official of Shalmaneser III, who ruled from 858-823 BC. The cuneiform inscription reads: “…the lot of Lahali the grand vizier of Shalmaneser king of Assyria…assigned to him by lot, may the harvest proper and thrive, in front of the gods Assur and Adad may his lot fall.” The Roman solders “cast lots” to divide up Jesus’ clothing after his crucifixion (Matthew 27:35). The disciples of Jesus “cast lots” to determine who should replace Judas as a twelfth apostle (Acts 1:26)