Strong’s H1785

דָּיֵק

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

dayeq

Pronunciation

dah-yek

Definition

Siege wall, rampart

Meaning

a battering-tower

Usage

The term "dayeq" refers to a siege wall or rampart, a structure used in ancient warfare to besiege a city. It is a military term that describes the construction of a barrier or embankment to encircle and isolate a city, cutting off supplies and reinforcements, thereby forcing surrender.

Bible references

2 Kings 25:1;Jeremiah 52:4;Ezekiel 4:2;Ezekiel 17:17;Ezekiel 21:22;Ezekiel 26:8