Bible Dictionary
LESSAU
Lessau was a place where Nicanor and the Jews fought, mentioned only in 2 Maccabees 14:16. It may be identical with Adasa, though this is uncertain.
Definition
Lessau was a place associated with a battle between Nicanor and the Jews. It is mentioned only in 2 Maccabees 14:16.
Biblical Usage
Second Maccabees names Lessau as the scene of the battle.
Historical Background
The King James Version’s “Dessau” arose from confusion between the Greek capital letters lambda and delta. The place may be identical with Adasa.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>les'-o (Lessaou; the King James Version Dessau): A place mentioned only in 2 Macc 14:16 as the scene of a battle between Nicanor and the Jews. "Dessau" of the King James Version arises from confusion of the captical Greek letters, Lambda ("L") with Delta ("D"). The place may be identical with ADASA (which see).</p>