Israeli Archaeologists unearthed purple scraps in the Timna Valley in southern Israel.
Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed 3,000-year-old cloth remnants dating to the time of King David, dyed in the unique royal purple described in the Bible as worn by biblical kings.
The oldest known instance of the color purple was unearthed in the ancient Timna Valley, in the heart of southern Israel. This remarkable find sheds light on the rich history and vibrant culture of the region, highlighting the significance of purple as a color in ancient times.
The color purple is called “argaman.” The fabric remnants date back to 1,000 B.C., during the era of King David. The color purple has been associated with royalty and the priesthood in the Bible. Purple was the color of royalty, designating status. While flashy and beautiful, purple’s true significance was its expense.
The color purple was highly valued in ancient times, primarily because the dye used to create it was derived from the mucus of certain snail species. This labor-intensive process required thousands of snails to produce just a small amount of dye, making purple one of the most expensive colors available.
As a result, purple became synonymous with luxury and royalty, often reserved for the garments of the wealthy and powerful. The thousands of collected snails. They were then boiled for days in giant lead vats, producing a terrible odor. The snails, though, aren’t purple, to begin with.
The skilled craftsmen meticulously harvested chemical precursors from various snail species, carefully collecting the substances that would later undergo a transformative process.
By applying heat and exposing the extracted materials to light, they initiated a chemical reaction that produced a rich, valuable purple dye, highly sought after for its vibrant color and exquisite applications in textiles and art. This intricate process not only showcased their expertise but also highlighted the unique relationship between nature and craftsmanship.
Luke 16:19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day.
The evil soldiers at Jesus’ trial clothed Jesus in purple.
Mark 15:14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.
Mark 15:15 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
Mark 15:16 And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.
Mark 15:17 And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,
Mark 15:18 And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
Mark 15:19 And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.
Mark 15:20 And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.
In the Old Testament, kings wore purple.
Judges 8:26 And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels’ necks.
Romans 6:19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your member’s servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your member’s servants to righteousness unto holiness.
Romans 6:22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1 Thessalonians 3:13 To the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
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