Keilschrift — Keilschrift, eine Schriftart auf Denkmälern des alten Persischen Reiches, deren Charaktere blos aus zwei Elementen, Keil u. Winkelhaken, zusammengesetzt sind. Der Keil erscheint sowohl vertical mit der breiten Seite oben als auch horizontal mit… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Kujjundschick — Kujjundschick, s. Koyunjik … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Asshur — Second son of Shem (Gen. 10:22; 1 Chr. 1:17). He went from the land of Shinar and built Nineveh, etc. (Gen. 10:11, 12). He probably gave his name to Assyria, which is the usual translation of the word, although the form Asshur is sometimes… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Lachish — Impregnable, a royal Canaanitish city in the Shephelah, or maritime plain of Palestine (Josh. 10:3, 5; 12:11). It was taken and destroyed by the Israelites (Josh. 10:31 33). It afterwards became, under Rehoboam, one of the strongest fortresses … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Nineveh — First mentioned in Gen. 10:11, which is rendered in the Revised Version, He [i.e., Nimrod] went forth into Assyria and builded Nineveh. It is not again noticed till the days of Jonah, when it is described (Jonah 3:3; 4:11) as a great and… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Seal — Commonly a ring engraved with some device (Gen. 38:18, 25). Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab s name, and sealed them with his seal (1 Kings 21:8). Seals are frequently mentioned in Jewish history (Deut. 32:34; Neh. 9:38; 10:1; Esther 3:12; Cant.… … Easton's Bible Dictionary