Azekah
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient fortified city situated in the Shephelah region of Judah, strategically positioned between the coastal plain and the Judean highlands.
What is the meaning of Azekah in the Bible?
A fortified town in the Shephelah of Judah, frequently mentioned in biblical narratives alongside Socoh, with archaeological excavations conducted by the Palestine Exploration Fund and other institutions.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Azekah's strategic position in the Shephelah clarifies the military campaigns described in 1 Samuel 17, where the valley between Azekah and Socoh served as the battlefield for the confrontation between David and Goliath.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.