Lexical Definition
סִלָּא Çillâʼ (sil-law') Silla N:N--L
from סָלַל; an embankment
Silla.
- § Silla = "a highway"
- Silla, a place in Jerusalem
1) the scene of the murder of king Joash of Judah; site unknown
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| סִלָּֽא | Silla | 2Kgs.12.20 |
| Σελλά | to Silla | LXX.2Kgs.12.20 |
Extended Information
- the scene of the murder of king Joash of Judah
Brown-Driver-Briggs
סִלָּא word in (unintelligible) designated location, ׳בֵּית מִלּאֹ הַיֹּרֵד ס 2Kgs 12:21* Th conjecture מְסִלָּה highway, Klo בְּמוֺרַד מִלּאֹ other conjectures in Benz.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 12:21* |
Profile
Silla • Place where King Joash was assassinated
Silla was the place where King Joash of Judah was assassinated by his servants (2 Ki. 12:20).
- A location near Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם only mentioned at 2Ki.12.20;
- only referred to as Silla סִלָּא.
Silla is mentioned only once in the Bible, in the context of the assassination of King Joash of Judah (2 Ki. 12:20). Joash, who had been hiding in the Temple of the Lord, was killed by his servants at the house of Millo, on the way down to Silla. The exact location of Silla is unknown, but it was likely a place in or near Jerusalem, possibly a road or a district in the city. Some scholars propose that Silla may be related to the Hebrew word "mesillah," meaning "highway" or "causeway," suggesting that it could have been a major thoroughfare. The assassination of Joash at Silla marked the end of his reign and the beginning of the reign of his son Amaziah (2 Ki. 12:21). This event highlights the political instability and violence that often characterized the monarchy in Judah and Israel.
All entries for Silla: סִלָּא