Encyclopedia of The Bible – Hatchet
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Hatchet

HATCHET (כַשִּׁ֥יל, axe). “Hatchets” and “hammers” are used by the enemy in smashing the engraved wood of the Temple (Ps 74:6). כַשִּׁ֥יל may be an Aram. loan word.