Erech

[ ee-rek, er-ek ]

noun

1. Biblical name of Uruk.

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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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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