There were two copies of the deed of purchase. One was sealed and contained the order of transfer and the conditions of purchase.<n id="1" /> The other was left unsealed.

&#8216;The <sc>Lordsc> God of Israel who rules over all<n id="1" /> says, &#8220;Take these documents, both the sealed copy of the deed of purchase and the unsealed copy. Put them in a clay jar so that they may be preserved for a long time to come.&#8221;&#8217;<n id="2" />