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Lachish
(Walking in Their Sandals) Gives easy-to-read
information on the location, biblical significance,
etc. Features links to photographs and on-line
scripture references.
Lachish: Royal City of the Kingdom of Judah (Israel
MFA) Highlights the history of both
the Canaanite and Israelite cities. Copy of this
page at
Jewish Virtual Library.
The Ghosts of Tel Lachish (Jerusalem Post article)
Written by licensed tour guide Allan Rabinowitz, this
description of the tel is both vibrant and accurate.
Focuses on a vivid description of the Assyrian siege,
including a description of Sennacherib's relief.
Lachish (Christian Travel Study Program)
Summarizes the history, location, and archaeological
finds associated with the site. No pictures.
Lachish
(BIBARCH) Features informative links
within the text to resources such as: scripture
references and relevant articles on archaeological
terms and periods. Also offers a "Scripture
Summary."
Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Lachish" (UCSD)
An informative dictionary entry with a "look up"
link to nearly every word. Allows for in-depth
study unfamiliar terms.
Lachish (The Jewish Magazine) A
comprehensive look at the history of Lachish, from
the time of Joshua to the Hellenistic period. Includes
a lengthy section on visiting Lachish with
descriptions of the remains.
Assyrian Siege Ramp at Lachish (Dig the Bible)
Details the building of the siege ramp,
discussing the motivation for this method of warfare.
Links to other archaeological sites provide background
information on Sennacherib's attack and other methods
of warfare.
Lachish
(World Zionist Organization) Contains
historical and geographical facts helpful for
understanding the region, however, text does not produce
an entirely clear picture of the site itself.
Several enlargeable photos illustrate sights and
artifacts associated with the region.
Lachish by Rob Halverson (George Fox Evangelical
Seminary) Brief review of the site's history with a list
of major discoveries, methodological issues and
bibliography.
Lachish Letters by Rob Halverson (George Fox
Evangelical Seminary) Brief review of the ostraca,
including discussion of the biblical relevance and
bibliography.
Lachish Ostracon #3 (Personal Page, K.C. Hanson)
Gives a technical description of this ancient
document and a translation of its text.
Tel Lachish (Virtual Travels, Israel Diary)
The thoughts of one traveler on the history of the
site and important spiritual lessons to be learned
from Lachish.
Lachish (Lakhish) (Personal Page, Ancient Near
East) Limited text, but offers a beautiful aerial
picture of the tel.
Olga
Tufnell (Palestine Exploration Fund) A
biographical sketch on one of the early excavators of
Lachish who helped to discover the Lachish Letters.
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