5825. Azeqah

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Azeqah: Azeqah

Original Word: עֲזֵקָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: `Azeqah
Pronunciation: ah-zay-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (az-ay-kaw')
Definition: Azeqah
Meaning: Azekah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Azekah

From azaq; tilled; Azekah, a place in Palestine -- Azekah.

see HEBREW azaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from 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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to till" or "to dig over."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Azekah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not appear in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: Azekah is used in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a city in the Shephelah, the lowland region of ancient Judah.

Context: Azekah is mentioned several times in the Old Testament as a fortified city in the territory of Judah. It is first noted in the context of the conquest of Canaan, where it is listed among the cities whose kings were defeated by Joshua (Joshua 10:10-11). The city is described as being located in the Shephelah, a region of low hills between the coastal plain and the central highlands of Judah.

In the narrative of David and Goliath, Azekah is mentioned as one of the locations where the Philistines gathered their forces for battle against Israel (1 Samuel 17:1). This indicates its strategic importance as a military site.

During the reign of Rehoboam, Azekah was fortified as part of a defensive network to protect Judah from invasion (2 Chronicles 11:9). This further underscores its significance as a stronghold in the region.

The city is also referenced in the context of the Babylonian invasion, where it is noted as one of the last cities to fall before Jerusalem (Jeremiah 34:7). This highlights its resilience and strategic importance during times of conflict.

Archaeological evidence supports the biblical account of Azekah as a significant fortified city, with excavations revealing substantial fortifications and evidence of destruction layers consistent with historical accounts of invasions.

Forms and Transliterations

וַעֲזֵקָֽה׃ ועזקה׃ עֲזֵקָ֔ה עֲזֵקָ֖ה עֲזֵקָֽה׃ עזקה עזקה׃ ‘ă·zê·qāh ‘ăzêqāh azeKah vaazeKah wa‘ăzêqāh wa·‘ă·zê·qāh

Englishman'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
HEB: הַשָּׁמַ֛יִם עַד־ עֲזֵקָ֖ה וַיָּמֻ֑תוּ רַבִּ֗ים
NAS: on them as far as Azekah, and they died;
KJV: from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died:
INT: heaven far Azekah died more

Joshua 15:35
HEB: וַעֲדֻלָּ֔ם שׂוֹכֹ֖ה וַעֲזֵקָֽה׃
NAS: and Adullam, Socoh and Azekah,
KJV: and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,
INT: and Adullam Socoh and Azekah

1 Samuel 17:1
HEB: שׂוֹכֹ֥ה וּבֵין־ עֲזֵקָ֖ה בְּאֶ֥פֶס דַּמִּֽים׃
NAS: Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim.
KJV: between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim.
INT: Socoh between and Azekah Ephes-dammim

2 Chronicles 11:9
HEB: לָכִ֖ישׁ וְאֶת־ עֲזֵקָֽה׃
NAS: Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,
KJV: And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,
INT: Adoraim Lachish Azekah

Nehemiah 11:30
HEB: לָכִישׁ֙ וּשְׂדֹתֶ֔יהָ עֲזֵקָ֖ה וּבְנֹתֶ֑יהָ וַיַּחֲנ֥וּ
NAS: and its fields, Azekah and its towns.
KJV: and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and [in] the villages
INT: Lachish fields Azekah towns encamped

Jeremiah 34:7
HEB: לָכִישׁ֙ וְאֶל־ עֲזֵקָ֔ה כִּ֣י הֵ֗נָּה
NAS: [that is], Lachish and Azekah, for they [alone] remained
KJV: against Lachish, and against Azekah: for these defenced
INT: Lachish and Azekah for in

7 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5825
7 Occurrences

‘ă·zê·qāh — 6 Occ.
wa·‘ă·zê·qāh — 1 Occ.