Azekah (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.

Feb 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

AZE'KAH, near Shocoh in the valley of Elah, 17 ms. w. by s. from Jerusalem.

Oct 13, 2017 · Azekah was an important fortified city during the times of the Judea Kingdom (11thCentury through 6th Century BC), defending the kingdom against the Philistine attacks …

Azekah is an ancient city mentioned in the Old Testament, notable for its strategic location and historical significance in the biblical narrative. It is situated in the Shephelah, the lowland …

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 …

Located in the heart of the Judean Lowlands of Israel, Tel Azekah is an important site that was occupied some 3500 years, from the Early Bronze Age to the Byzantine Period.

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 …

Azekah ( dugover ), a town of Judah, with dependent villages, lying in the Shefelah or rich agricultural plain. It is most clearly defined as being near Shochoh, ( 1 Samuel 17:1 ) but its …

Tel Azekah is a five-acre site overlooking the Valley of Elah. The Judea Mountains stand to the east. The Mediterranean Sea, located about twelve miles to the west, can be seen from the tel.