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It is possible that the name is Greek and means “a Laconian” (ABM, 238–9; LID, 34). Nibley, ibid, has pointed out that the Laconians were the “oldest Greek traders,” having | It is possible that the name is Greek and means “a Laconian” (ABM, 238–9; LID, 34). Nibley, ibid, has pointed out that the Laconians were the “oldest Greek traders,” having | ||
colonies in Cyprus and trade relations in Palestine. Certainly, by the time [[LEHI|L<small>EHI</small>]] left | colonies in Cyprus and trade relations in Palestine. Certainly, by the time [[LEHI|L<small>EHI</small>]] left [[JERUSALEM|J<small>ERUSALEM</small>]] the Greeks had been in contact with the Levant for over two centuries* | ||
(Helleno-semitica). However, a Semitic or | (Helleno-semitica). However, a Semitic or [[EGYPTIAN(S)|E<small>GYPTIAN</small>]] root, perhaps ''lḥn'', or ''ḥnʿ'' would be better. | ||
Notice the name of the “ruler of Ekron,” a | Notice the name of the “ruler of Ekron,” a [[PHILISTINES|P<small>HILISTINE</small>]] city, “Ikausu (''ʿkyš''), which is related to the Greek “Axaios,’ meaning ‘Achaean’ or ‘Greek.’” Tristan Barako, “One: by Sea,” | ||
Biblical Archaeology Review, vol. 29, o. 2 (March/April 2003): 31. | Biblical Archaeology Review, vol. 29, o. 2 (March/April 2003): 31. | ||
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| Lehite PN | 1. | Prophet/Judge, ca. 6 BC (3 Nephi 1:1; 6:19) |
| 2. | Judge, son of No. 1, ca. 30 AD (3 Nephi 6:19) |
It is possible that the name is Greek and means “a Laconian” (ABM, 238–9; LID, 34). Nibley, ibid, has pointed out that the Laconians were the “oldest Greek traders,” having colonies in Cyprus and trade relations in Palestine. Certainly, by the time LEHI left JERUSALEM the Greeks had been in contact with the Levant for over two centuries* (Helleno-semitica). However, a Semitic or EGYPTIAN root, perhaps lḥn, or ḥnʿ would be better.
Notice the name of the “ruler of Ekron,” a PHILISTINE city, “Ikausu (ʿkyš), which is related to the Greek “Axaios,’ meaning ‘Achaean’ or ‘Greek.’” Tristan Barako, “One: by Sea,” Biblical Archaeology Review, vol. 29, o. 2 (March/April 2003): 31.
See also Lachoneus / Lachoneas Variants
