7 occurrences

'Ramps' in the Bible

So King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came against Jerusalem with his whole army and set up camp outside it. They built siege ramps all around it. He arrived on the tenth day of the tenth month in the ninth year of Zedekiah's reign.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahAttackingInvasionsKingsSiegesTravelWarfare, Examples OfArmies, Against IsraelFortsMonth 10Years Of Zedekiah

On my right the young rabble rise up; they drive me from place to place, and build up siege ramps against me.

Verse ConceptsRight Sides

Even now siege ramps have been built up around the city in order to capture it. War, starvation, and disease are sure to make the city fall into the hands of the Babylonians who are attacking it. Lord, you threatened that this would happen. Now you can see that it is already taking place.

Verse ConceptsAttackingActual Attacks On JerusalemGod Will Cause Defeat

For I, the Lord God of Israel, have something more to say about the houses in this city and the royal buildings which have been torn down for defenses against the siege ramps and military incursions of the Babylonians:

Verse ConceptsDestruction Of HousesActual Attacks On Jerusalem

King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came against Jerusalem with his whole army and set up camp outside it. They built siege ramps all around it. He arrived on the tenth day of the tenth month in the ninth year that Zedekiah ruled over Judah.

Verse ConceptsInvasionsArmies, Against IsraelMonth 10Years Of Zedekiah

Pharaoh with his great army and mighty horde will not help him in battle, when siege ramps are erected and siege-walls are built to kill many people.

Verse ConceptsFortsAttempting To KillSiege MoundsEarthly Armies

They mock kings and laugh at rulers. They laugh at every fortified city; they build siege ramps and capture them.

Verse ConceptsLaughterScoffingAttitudes Towards KingsMaking FunSiege Moundsjoking

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Incline (39 instances)
Ramps (12 instances)

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חל חיל 
Cheyl 
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