Laishah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Laishah is an ancient settlement in the territory of Benjamin, identified with the modern village of Isawiyya northeast of Jerusalem.
What is the meaning of Laishah in the Bible?
Laishah is a location mentioned in Isaiah 10:30, situated north of Jerusalem. It is generally identified with the modern site of Isawiyya on the eastern slope, to the northeast of the Mount of Olives.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of Laishah helps readers visualize the specific route of the Assyrian advance described in Isaiah, highlighting the proximity of the threat to Jerusalem and the symbolic weight of the prophet's warning to the daughter of Gallim.
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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.