Strong's Lexicon Chalach: Halah Original Word: חֲלַח Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be smooth or polished Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Chalach in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament. Usage: The term "Chalach" refers to a region or city in ancient Assyria. It is mentioned in the context of the Assyrian exile of the Israelites, specifically as one of the places to which the Israelites were deported. Cultural and Historical Background: Chalach is historically significant as part of the Assyrian Empire, which was known for its military prowess and expansive conquests during the 8th century BCE. The Assyrians were notorious for their policy of deporting conquered peoples to distant lands, a strategy intended to prevent rebellion and assimilate diverse populations into the empire. Chalach, as a location of exile, represents the Assyrian impact on the Northern Kingdom of Israel, leading to the dispersion of the ten tribes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition an area under Assyr. control NASB Translation Halah (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲלַח proper name, of a location a city or district under Assyrian control, whither Israel captives were taken 2 Kings 17:6 = 2 Kings 18:11, 1 Chronicles 5:26, compare –ala——u in Mesopotamia, SchrCOT on 2 Kings 17:8; > HalMél. Epigr. 1874, 70 Cilica (= Phoenician חלך, LagM. i. 211, Assyrian –ilakku, LyonSargontexte) LagBN 57. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Halah Probably of foreign origin; Chalach, a region of Assyria -- Halah. Forms and Transliterations בַּחְלַ֧ח בחלח לַחְלַ֨ח לחלח bachLach baḥ·laḥ baḥlaḥ lachLach laḥ·laḥ laḥlaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 17:6 HEB: וַיֹּ֨שֶׁב אֹתָ֜ם בַּחְלַ֧ח וּבְחָב֛וֹר נְהַ֥ר NAS: and settled them in Halah and Habor, KJV: and placed them in Halah and in Habor INT: to Assyria and settled Halah and Habor the river 2 Kings 18:11 1 Chronicles 5:26 3 Occurrences |
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