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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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Isaiah 29:3
And I will camp against thee round about, and will lay siege against thee with a mount, and I will raise forts against thee.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 29:3 · retained source text

And I will campe against thee round about, and will lay siege against thee with a mount, and I will raise forts against thee.

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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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