By the time Shaphan and his family played a part in the events that took place in Jerusalem, the use of seals had become common in Judah.
Laikā, kad Jeruzalemē risinājās šajā rakstā apskatītie notikumi, kurus pieredzēja Šafans un viņa ģimene, Jūdejā plaši tika izmantoti zīmogi.