Azekah - Wikipedia
WEBAzekah (Hebrew: עֲזֵקָה, ʿazēqā) was an ancient town in the Shephela ("lowlands of Judea") guarding the upper reaches of the Valley of Elah, about 26 km (16 mi) northwest of Hebron.
Bible Map: Azekah
WEBAZE'KAH, near Shocoh in the valley of Elah, 17 ms. w. by s. from Jerusalem. Strong's Hebrew. H5825: Azeqah. a place in Judah.
The Cruel End of Canaanite Azekah - Biblical Archaeology Society
WEBFeb 18, 2019 · The gruesome discovery of four human skeletons at Tel Azekah poses questions about the final days of the Canaanite city and how those dramatic events
Azekah - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
WEBA Palestinian town which existed from before 1300 b.c. through Byzantine times. Azekah was a fortified city S of the Valley of Aijalon, identified as Tell ez Zakariyeh, a triangular mound about 1,000 ft. by 500 ft., which rises about 350 ft. above the Valley of Elah, modern Wadi es Sunṭ. It was located three m.
Has the Home of the Prophet Micah Been Found?
WEBOct 9, 2023 · Strong in its own right, Azekah, located in the Elah Valley, appears to have existed in the shadow of the larger Gath. Despite this, the city was certainly an important and prosperous one. But there is an issue.
Tel Azekah - Biblical Archaeology Society
WEBJun 1, 2024 · Azekah: An Arena for Battle. A country home to a vast expanse of human history, Israel is a land rich in opportunities for archaeological excavations. Yet while there are opportunities to dig from the north to the south, none quite rival the untapped potential of …
Topical Bible: Azekah
WEBAzekah. A town in the tribe of Judah, about fifteen miles south-west of Jerusalem; mentioned in the narratives of Joshua and Saul, Joshua 10:10; 1 Samuel 17:1; taken by Nebuchadnezzar, Jeremiah 34:7, but afterwards repeopled by the Jews, Nehemiah 11:30. Easton's Bible Dictionary.
Excavating the Bible: Some recent finds in Azekah, in photos
WEBAug 1, 2021 · The Biblical City of Azekah, Destroyed by the Assyrians More Than 2,700 Years Ago. Here Are Some Recent Finds.
House of the Rising Sun: Azekah’s Canaanite Temple
WEBCanaanite Azekah and its temple were suddenly and dramatically destroyed at the end of the 12th century. Vivid evidence of this destruction was discovered inside the temple, where five victims—all men between the ages of 16 and 55—were found broken and buried beneath its collapsed walls.
The Last Days of Canaanite Azekah - The BAS Library
WEBTel Azekah (Tell Zakariya, in Arabic) is situated in the heart of the Shephelah (literally, “the lowlands,” the gradually sloping foothills between the Mediterranean Coastal Plain and the Judean Hills in south-central Israel) and watches over a strategically important junction in the Elah Valley.