Strong's Lexicon Azeqah: Azeqah Original Word: עֲזֵקָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָזַק (azaq), meaning "to dig over" or "to hoe." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Azeqah, as it is a proper noun specific to a location in Hebrew texts. Usage: Azeqah is a town in the Shephelah region of ancient Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a fortified city, often associated with military events and strategic importance. Cultural and Historical Background: Azeqah was one of the cities fortified by Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, as a defense against potential invasions (2 Chronicles 11:9). It was strategically located in the lowlands of Judah, making it a significant military site. The city is also noted in extra-biblical sources, such as the Lachish Letters, which provide archaeological evidence of its existence and importance during the late Iron Age. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azaq Definition a place in Judah NASB Translation Azekah (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲזֵקָה proper name, of a location Αζηκα, in the Shephelah of Judah, near שׂוֺכֹה, Joshua 10:10,11 (JE), Joshua 15:35 (P), 1 Samuel 17:1; Jeremiah 34:7; 2Chronicles 11:9; Nehemiah 11:30; not identified. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Azekah From azaq; tilled; Azekah, a place in Palestine -- Azekah. see HEBREW azaq Forms and Transliterations וַעֲזֵקָֽה׃ ועזקה׃ עֲזֵקָ֔ה עֲזֵקָ֖ה עֲזֵקָֽה׃ עזקה עזקה׃ ‘ă·zê·qāh ‘ăzêqāh azeKah vaazeKah wa‘ăzêqāh wa·‘ă·zê·qāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 10:10 HEB: וַיַּכֵּ֥ם עַד־ עֲזֵקָ֖ה וְעַד־ מַקֵּדָֽה׃ NAS: them as far as Azekah and Makkedah. KJV: and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah. INT: and struck far Azekah far and Makkedah Joshua 10:11 Joshua 15:35 1 Samuel 17:1 2 Chronicles 11:9 Nehemiah 11:30 Jeremiah 34:7 7 Occurrences |
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