Erech

[ ee-rek, er-ek ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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It was at this time that Erech received the name of "the City," which it continued to bear when written ideographically.

Hushai from the city of Erech was a confidant of David, and a counsellor of no less wisdom than Ahithophel.

When grown to man's estate he saved Erech from the enemy and made it the seat of his dominion.

He also extended and repaired existing temples in his native city and at Erech.

Soon after his death the power of Akkad went to pieces, and the Sumerian city of Erech again became the centre of empire.

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