Topical Encyclopedia The term "Siege by the Sons of Judah" refers to various military engagements and sieges conducted by the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as recorded in the Old Testament. The tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended, played a significant role in the military history of ancient Israel. The following are notable instances where the sons of Judah were involved in sieges:1. Siege of Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:6-10; 1 Chronicles 11:4-9): One of the most significant sieges involving the sons of Judah was the capture of Jerusalem by King David. After being anointed as king over all Israel, David led the Israelites, including the tribe of Judah, against the Jebusites who inhabited Jerusalem. Despite the Jebusites' confidence in their stronghold, David successfully captured the fortress of Zion, which became known as the City of David. This event marked the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. The Berean Standard Bible records, "David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David)" (2 Samuel 5:7). 2. Siege of Lachish (2 Kings 18:13-14; 2 Chronicles 32:9): During the reign of King Hezekiah, the Assyrian king Sennacherib laid siege to the fortified city of Lachish, a significant city in the territory of Judah. Although this siege was conducted by the Assyrians, the sons of Judah were the defenders. The siege of Lachish is notable for its archaeological evidence, including the Lachish reliefs found in Nineveh, which depict the Assyrian assault. The biblical account highlights the threat faced by Judah and Hezekiah's reliance on the LORD for deliverance. 3. Siege of Libnah (2 Kings 19:8; 2 Chronicles 32:20-21): Following the siege of Lachish, Sennacherib's forces moved to Libnah, another city in Judah. The siege of Libnah is mentioned in the context of Sennacherib's campaign against Judah. The biblical narrative emphasizes the power of prayer and divine intervention, as Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah prayed for deliverance, resulting in the LORD sending an angel to destroy the Assyrian army. 4. Siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:10-16; 2 Chronicles 36:10): The Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, led by King Nebuchadnezzar, was a pivotal event in the history of Judah. This siege resulted in the first deportation of Jews to Babylon and marked the beginning of the Babylonian Exile. The sons of Judah, including the royal family and skilled workers, were taken captive. The BSB states, "At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege" (2 Kings 24:10). 5. Final Siege of Jerusalem (2 Kings 25:1-21; Jeremiah 39:1-10): The final siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians occurred in 586 BC, leading to the destruction of the city and the Temple. This event marked the end of the kingdom of Judah and the complete exile of its people. The sons of Judah faced the consequences of their disobedience to God, as prophesied by Jeremiah and other prophets. The BSB records, "So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army" (2 Kings 25:1). Throughout these sieges, the sons of Judah experienced both triumph and tragedy. Their military endeavors were often intertwined with their spiritual state and relationship with God. The biblical accounts serve as reminders of the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant and the consequences of turning away from His commandments. Nave's Topical Index Judges 1:8Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. Nave's Topical Index Library How David Laid Siege to Jerusalem; and when He had Taken the City ... The Testament of Judah Concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money ... The Prophet Joel. Zechariah How David, when He had Recovered his Kingdom, was Reconciled to ... The Last Agony The Captivity. Carried Captive into Babylon To the End and After 'As Sodom' Resources What is the history of Masada? | GotQuestions.orgWhen and how was Israel conquered by the Assyrians? | GotQuestions.org Who was Ben-Hadad in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Siege: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Siege by Rezin, King of Syria, and Pekah, Son of Remaliah, King of Israel Siege: An offer of Peace Must be Made to the City Before Beginning A Siege: Conducted by Erecting Embankments Parallel to the Walls of the Besieged City Siege: Distress of the Inhabitants During A Sieges: Being Against Round About Sieges: Cities Invested by Frequently Helped by Allies Sieges: Cities Invested by Frequently Taken by Ambush Sieges: Cities Invested by Frequently Taken by Assault Sieges: Cities Invested by Inhabitants of, Exhorted to be Courageous Sieges: Cities Invested by Often Demanded Terms of Peace Sieges: Cities Invested by Often Suffered from Famine Sieges: Cities Invested by Often Suffered from Pestilence Sieges: Cities Invested by Repaired and Newly Fortified Beforehand Sieges: Cities Invested by Sometimes Used Ambushes or Sorties Sieges: Cities Invested by Supplied With Water Beforehand Sieges: Cities Invested by The Inhabitants of, Cut off Beforehand Supplies of Water Sieges: Cities Invested by Walls of, Defended by the Inhabitants Sieges: Cities Invested by Were Strictly Shut Up Sieges: Cities of Israel in Galilee Sieges: Cities Taken by Frequently Broken Down Sieges: Cities Taken by Frequently Destroyed by Fire Sieges: Cities Taken by Given up to Pillage Sieges: Cities Taken by Inhabitants of, often Put to the Sword Sieges: Cities Taken by Sometimes Called After the Name of the Captor Sieges: Cities Taken by Sometimes Sown With Salt Sieges: Compassing About With Armies Sieges: Extreme Difficulty of Taking Cities By, Alluded To Sieges: Fenced Cities Invested By Sieges: Great Noise and Tumult of, Alluded To Sieges: Often Lasted for a Long Time Sieges: Setting in Array Against Sieges: The Jews Forbidden to Cut Down Fruit Trees for the Purpose of Sieges: The Omnipresence of God Sieges: Those Engaged in Built Forts and Mounts Sieges: Those Engaged in Called Upon the City to Surrender Sieges: Those Engaged in Cast Arrows and Other Missiles Into the City Sieges: Those Engaged in Cut off all Supplies Sieges: Those Engaged in Dug a Trench Round the City Sieges: Those Engaged in Employed Battering Rams Against the Walls Sieges: Those Engaged in Frequently Laid Ambushes Sieges: Those Engaged in Invested the City on Every Side Sieges: Those Engaged in Often Suffered Much During Sieges: Threatened As a Punishment Sieges: Zion in Her Affliction Related Terms Battering-rams (2 Occurrences) Nebuchadrezzar (31 Occurrences) |
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