Biblical Hebrew is an ancient Semitic language that was spoken and written in the ancient Kingdom of Israel and Judah. It is primarily found in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Tanakh, which includes texts such as the Torah and the Prophets. This language was used from around the 10th century BCE until the 4th century BCE. Biblical Hebrew has a unique script and grammar, distinct from modern Hebrew. It consists of a rich vocabulary and various verb forms, allowing for expressive storytelling and poetry. Scholars study Biblical Hebrew to understand the historical, cultural, and religious contexts of ancient texts.