la.chem denotes the conflict described as being at Israel's gates in Judges 5:8.

The single attested use places the noun in a report of conflict at the gates, followed by the absence of shield or spear among Israel.

1. Conflict at the gates · dominant

   In Judges 5:8, the masculine singular absolute form occurs in the clause concerning conflict at the gates; the APB renders the verse, "He chooses new gods; then war is at the gates." The following question about a shield or spear situates the statement amid the lack of visible weapons.

   Judges 5:8

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Judges 5:8, the APB presents the clause as "war is at the gates." This identifies the verse's presentation rather than isolating an exact English equivalent.