Manuscript · 1QpHab · c. late 1st century BC

Habakkuk Commentary (1QpHab)

One of the earliest examples of Jewish biblical commentary. Interprets Habakkuk as prophesying events in the life of the Qumran community, especially the conflict between the Teacher of Righteousness and the Wicked Priest.

Date

c. late 1st century BC

Language

Hebrew

Material

Parchment

Script

Hebrew

Contents

Pesher (interpretive commentary) on Habakkuk 1-2

Location

Israel Museum, Jerusalem (Shrine of the Book)