2Ki 25:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | 25:1 Siege ramps were characteristic of ancient Near Eastern warfare. Attackers built tall earthen ramps and towers to give them a more advantageous position (see Jer 52:14 ; Ezek 21:22 ).

bJer 52:14►

cEzek 21:22►

‏ 2 Kings 25:1-2

25:1 ^a Siege ramps were characteristic of ancient Near Eastern warfare. Attackers built tall earthen ramps and towers to give them a more advantageous position (see Jer 52:14 ^b; Ezek 21:22 ^c).