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Pleasantness, one of the three sons of Caleb, the son of Jephunneh (1 Chr. 4:15).

The daughter of Lamech and Zillah (Gen. 4: 22).

The daughter of the king of Ammon, one of the wives of Solomon, the only one who appears to have borne him a son, viz…

Son of Bela. Mentioned in 2 verses, first in Numbers 26:40.

Son of Ehud. Mentioned in 1 verse, 1 Chronicles 8:7.

Pleasantness, a Syrian, the commander of the armies of Benhadad II. in the time of Joram, king of Israel. He was…

A girl, the second of Ashur’s two wives, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 4:5, 6).

Youthful, a military chief in David’s army (1 Chr. 11:37), called also Paarai (2 Sam. 23:35).

Foolish, a descendant of Caleb who dwelt at Maon (1 Sam. 25), the modern Main, 7 miles south-east of Hebron. He was…

Fruits, “the Jezreelite,” was the owner of a portion of ground on the eastern slope of the hill of Jezreel (2 Kings…

Son of Abiel. Mentioned in 2 verses, first in 1 Chronicles 8:30.

The son and successor of Jeroboam, the king of Israel (1 Kings 14:20). While engaged with all Israel in laying siege to…

One of the sons of Shammai in the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:28, 30).

The eldest of Aaron’s four sons (Ex. 6:23; Num. 3:2). He with his brothers and their father were consecrated as priests…

Son of Maath. Mentioned in 1 verse, Luke 3:25.

Mentioned in 1 verse, 1 Chronicles 4:19.

Mentioned in 1 verse, Nehemiah 7:7.

Snorer, a Berothite, one of David’s heroes, and armour-bearer of Joab (1 Chr. 11:39).

Mentioned in 3 verses, first in 2 Samuel 10:2.

The father of Amasa, who was commander-in-chief of Abasolom’s army (2 Sam. 17:25). Jesse’s wife had apparently been…

Mentioned in 1 verse, 2 Samuel 17:27.

King of the Ammonites in the time of Saul. The inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead having been exposed to great danger from…

A Levite, one of the overseers of the sacred offerings of the temple (2 Chr. 31:13).

A Kohathite Levite (1 Chr. 6:26).

One of the four sons of Reuel, the son of Esau (Gen. 36:13, 17).

Hidden, one of the twelve spies sent out to explore the land of Canaan (Num. 13:14).

The father of Terah, who was the father of Abraham (Gen. 11:22-25; Luke 3:34).

A son of Terah, and elder brother of Abraham (Gen. 11:26, 27; Josh. 24:2, R.V.). He married Milcah, the daughter of his…

Sorcerer, the son of Aminadab, and prince of the children of Judah at the time of the first numbering of the tribes in…

Mentioned in 1 verse, Nahum 1:1.

The lovable; my delight, the wife of Elimelech, and mother of Mahlon and Chilion, and mother-in-law of Ruth (1:2, 20…

Son of Ishmael. Mentioned in 2 verses, first in Genesis 25:15.

My wrestling, the fifth son of Jacob. His mother was Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid (Gen. 30:8).

A Hamitic tribe descended from Mizraim (Gen. 10:13). Others identify this word with Napata, the name of the city and…

Daffodil, a Roman whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:11). He is supposed to have been the private secretary of the emperor…

Mentioned in 2 verses, first in 2 Samuel 23:36.

Ezra 8:16.

Mentioned in 1 verse, Ezra 10:39.

A prophet in the reigns of David and Solomon (2 Chr. 9:29). He is first spoken of in connection with the arrangements…

A son of David, by Bathsheba (2 Sam. 5:14), whose name appears in the genealogy of Mary, the mother of our Lord (Luke…

A prophet in the reigns of David and Solomon (2 Chr. 9:29). He is first spoken of in connection with the arrangements…

Mentioned in 1 verse, 2 Kings 23:11.

Given or gift of God, one of our Lord’s disciples, “of Cana in Galilee” (John 21:2). He was “an Israelite indeed, in…

Son of Esli. Mentioned in 1 verse, Luke 3:25.

Son of Ishi. Mentioned in 1 verse, 1 Chronicles 4:42.

Son of Shemaiah. Mentioned in 2 verses, first in 1 Chronicles 3:22.

Mentioned in 1 verse, Nehemiah 10:19.

Ishmael’s eldest son (Gen. 25:13), and the prince of an Israelitish tribe (16). He had a sister, Mahalath, who was one…

Sight; aspect, the father of Jeroboam, the king of Israel (1 Kings 11:26, etc.).

Mentioned in 1 verse, Ezra 10:43.

In the Babylonian orthography Nabu-kudur-uzur, which means “Nebo, protect the crown!” or the “frontiers.” In an…

Adorer of Nebo, or Nebo saves me, the “Rabsaris,” or chief chamberlain, of the court of Babylon. He was one of those…

“the captain of the guard,” in rank next to the king, who appears prominent in directing affairs at the capture of…

Moved of Jehovah, one of the sons of Jeconiah (1 Chr. 3:18).

Ezra 2:2; Neh. 7:7.

Neh. 3:16.

The son of Hachaliah (Neh. 1:1), and probably of the tribe of Judah. His family must have belonged to Jerusalem (Neh…

Copper, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem, and the wife of Jehoiakin (2 Kings 24:8), king of Judah.

Mentioned in 2 verses, first in Ezra 2:60.

Mentioned in 2 verses, first in Ezra 2:48.

A Reubenite, a son of Eliab, and brother of Dathan and Abiram (Num. 26:9).

Son of Izhar. Mentioned in 1 verse, Exodus 6:21.

Son of David. Mentioned in 3 verses, first in 2 Samuel 5:15.

Mentioned in 2 verses, first in Ezra 2:50.

Light, the father of Kish (1 Chr. 8:33). 1 Sam. 14:51 should be read, “Kish, the father of Saul, and Ner, the father of…

Mentioned in 1 verse, Romans 16:15.

Another of the “princes,” who bore the title of “Rabmag.” He was one of those who were sent to release Jeremiah from…

Son of Melchi. Mentioned in 1 verse, Luke 3:27.

Son of Maaseiah. Mentioned in 10 verses, first in Jeremiah 32:12.

A priest who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought up to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:24).

Mentioned in 1 verse, 1 Chronicles 24:6.

One of the “princes” appointed by Jehoshaphat to teach the law through the cities of Judah (2 Chr. 17:7).

A chief Levite in the time of Josiah (2 Chr. 35:9).

Ezra 10:22.

Neh. 12:21.

One of David’s brothers (1 Chr. 2:14).

A priest’s son who bore a trumpet at the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 12:36).

A temple porter, of the family of the Korhites (1 Chr. 26:4).

The son of Zuar, chief of the tribe of Issachar at the Exodus (Num. 1:8; 2:5).

A Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the law (2 Chr. 17:8).

Son of Asaph. Mentioned in 2 verses, first in 1 Chronicles 25:2.

Jer. 36:14.

2 Kings 25:23, 25.

Victory; pure, Ezra 2:54; Neh. 7:56.

Conqueror, one of the seven deacons appointed in the apostolic Church (Acts 6:1-6). Nothing further is known of him.

The people is victor, a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. He is first noticed as visiting Jesus by night (John…

The victory of the people, a proselyte of Antioch, one of the seven deacons (Acts 6:5).

Firm, a descendant of Cush, the son of Ham. He was the first who claimed to be a “mighty one in the earth.” Babel was…

Saved. Jehu was “the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi” (2 Kings 9:2; comp. 1 Kings 19:16).

A false prophetess who assisted Tobiah and Sanballat against the Jews (Neh. 6:14). Being bribed by them, she tried to…

A Levite who returned from Babylon (Ezra 8:33).

Rest, (Heb. Noah) the grandson of Methuselah (Gen. 5:25-29), who was for two hundred and fifty years contemporary with…

Rest, (Heb. Noah) the grandson of Methuselah (Gen. 5:25-29), who was for two hundred and fifty years contemporary with…

Mentioned in 1 verse, Numbers 32:42.

Splendour, one of David’s sons, born at Jerusalem (1 Chr. 3:7).

Son of Benjamin. Mentioned in 2 verses, first in Genesis 46:21.

Beyond the fact that he was the father of Joshua nothing more is known of him (Ex. 33:11).