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siege

Meaning of “siege”

The surrounding and investing of a city or fortified place by an army to attack it, cut it off, and compel its surrender.

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17 occurrences17 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 20:19

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1 Kings 15:27
¶ And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.
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¶ And Baasha the sonne of Ahiiah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him, and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belongeth to the Philistines, (for Nadab and all Israel layd siege to Gibbethon,)

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The setting of an army around or before a fortified place to attack it and compel the garrison to surrender.

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