The meaning of Lachish in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)
impregnable, a royal Canaanitish city in the Shephelah, or maritime plain of Palestine (Joshua 10:3,5; 12:11). It was taken and destroyed by the Israelites (Joshua 10:31-33). It afterwards became, under Rehoboam, one of the strongest fortresses of Judah (II Chronicles 10:9). It was assaulted and probably taken by Sennacherib (II Kings 18:14,17; 19:8; Isaiah 36:2). An account of this siege is given on some slabs found in the chambers of the palace of Koyunjik, and now in the British Museum. The inscription has been deciphered as follows:, "Sennacherib, the mighty king, king of the country of Assyria, sitting on the throne of judgment before the city of Lachish: I gave permission for its slaughter." (See NINEVEH .)
See more on the meaning of Lachish in the Bible:
Lachish {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Lachish {Hitchcock's Bible Name}
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