Lux Domini
When the king of Babylon’s army fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish, and against Azekah: for these defenced cities remained of the cities of Judah.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyJudgment

Glossary

Babylon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.

Jerusalem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.

Azekah Place

Dug over, a town in the Shephelah or low hills of Judah ( Josh. 15:35 ), where the five confederated Amoritish kings were defeated by Joshua and their army destroyed by a hailstrom (10:10, 11). Modern identification: Tel Azekah.

Lachish Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.