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AARON. Lineage of, Exod 6:16-20; Josh 21:4,10; 1 Chron 6:2-3; 1 Chron 23:13. Marriage of, Exod 6:23. Children of, Exod 6:23,25; 1 Chron 6:3; 1 Chron 24:1-2. Descendants of, Exod 6:23,25; 1 Chron 6:3-15,50-53; 1 Chron 24.
Meets Moses in the wilderness and is made spokesman for Moses, Exod 4:14-16,27-31; Exod 7:1-2. Inspiration of, Exod 12:1; Lev 10:8; Lev 11:1; Lev 13:1; Lev 15:1; Num 2:1; Num 4:1,17; Num 18:1; Num 19:1; Num 20:12. Commissioned as a deliverer of Israel, Exod 8:13,26-27; Josh 24:5; 1 Sam 12:8; Ps 77:20; Ps 105:26; Mic 6:4. Summoned to Sinai with Nadab, Abihu, and seventy elders, Exod 19:24; Exod 24:1,9-10.
Priesthood of, Exod 28:1; Exod 29:9; Num 17; Num 18:1; Ps 99:6; Heb 5:4. Consecration of, to the priesthood, Exod 28-29; Lev 8. Enters upon the priestly office, Lev 9. See PRIEST, HIGH. Descendants of, ordained priests forever, Exod 28:40-43; Exod 29:9; Num 3:3; Num 18:1; 1 Chron 23:13; 2 Chron 26:18.
Judges Israel in the absence of Moses, Exod 24:14. Makes the golden calf, Exod 32; Acts 7:40; Deut 9:20-21. Rod of, buds, Num 17; Heb 9:4; preserved, Num 17; Heb 9:4. Murmured against, by the people, Exod 5:20-21; Exod 16:2-10; Num 14:2-5,10; Num 16:3-11,41; Num 20:2; Ps 106:16. Places pot of manna in the ark, Exod 16:34. With Hur supports the hands of Moses during battle, Exod 17:12. His benedictions upon the people, Lev 9:22; Num 6:23. Forbidden to mourn the death of his sons, Nadab and Abihu, Lev 10:6,19. Intercedes for Miriam, Num 12:11-12. Stays the plague by priestly intercession, Num 16:46-48. Jealous of Moses, Num 12:1. His presumption, when the rock is smitten, Num 20:10-12. Not permitted to enter Canaan, Num 20:12,23-29. Age of, at death, Exod 7:7; Num 33:38-39. Death and burial of, Num 20:27-28; Deut 10:6; Deut 32:50.
ABADDON, the angel of the bottomless pit, Rev 9:11.
ABAGTHA, a Persian chamberlain, Esther 1:10.
ABANA, river of Damascus, 2 Kings 5:12.
ABARIM. See NEBO.
ABBA, Father, Mark 14:36; Rom 8:15; Gal 4:6.
ABDA, father of Adoniram, 1 Kings 4:6.
ABDEEL, father of Shelemiah, Jer 36:26.
ABDI, father of Kish, 2 Chron 29:12.
ABDIEL, a Gadite, 1 Chron 5:15.
ABDON. 1. A judge of Israel, in the time of the judges, Judg 12:13-15.
2. A Levitical city, Josh 21:30; 1 Chron 6:74.
3. A Benjamite chief, 1 Chron 8:23. See ACHBOR.
4. Son of Gibeon, 1 Chron 8:30; 1 Chron 9:36.
5. Son of Micah, 2 Chron 34:20. Called also ACHBOR, 2 Kings 22:12.
ABEDNEGO, called also AZARIAH, a Jewish captive in Babylon, Dan 1:6-20; Dan 2:17,49; Dan 3:12-30; Heb 11:34.
ABEL. 1. Son of Adam. History of, Gen 4:1-15,25. References to the death of, Matt 23:35; Luke 11:51; Heb 11:4; Heb 12:24; 1 John 3:12.
ABELBETHMAACHAH, called also ABELMAIM. A city in the N of Palestine. Sheba slain in, 2 Sam 20:14-82. Taken by Benhadad, 1 Kings 15:20; 2 Chron 16:4; by Tiglath, 2 Kings 15:29.
ABELMEHOLAH. A city near the Jordan, Judg 7:22; 1 Kings 4:12. Elisha's birthplace, 1 Kings 19:16.
ABELMIZRAIM, place where the Israelites mourned for Jacob, Gen 50:11.
ABELSHITTIM. See SHITTIM.
ABETTING. See COMPLICITY.
ABEZ, a city of Issachar, Josh 19:20.
ABI, mother of Hezekiah, 2 Kings 18:2. Called ABIJAH, 2 Chron 29:1.
ABIA. 1. Called also ABIJAH, chief of the twenty-four courses of priests, 1 Chron 24:10; Neh 12:4; Luke 1:5.
2. Son of Samuel, 1 Sam 8:1-5; 1 Chron 6:28.
3. King of Judah. See ABIJAM.
ABIAH, wife of Hezron, 1 Chron 2:24.
ABIALBON, called also ABIEL. One of David's heroes, 2 Sam 23:31; 1 Chron 11:32.
ABIASAPH, son of Korah, Exod 6:24.
ABIATHAR. 1. High priest. Called AHIMELECH in 2 Sam 8:17; 1 Chron 24:3,6,31, and ABIMELECH, 1 Chron 18:16. Son of Ahimelech, 1 Sam 22:20. Escapes to David from the vengeance of Saul, who slew the priests in the city of Nob, 1 Sam 22:20-23, with 1 Sam 22:6-19. Consults the ephod for David, 1 Sam 22:9-12; 1 Sam 30:9-12. Associate high priest with Zadok in the reign of David, 2 Sam 15:35; 2 Sam 20:25; 1 Kings 4:4; 1 Chron 15:11, but called AHIMELECH and father of Abiathar, 2 Sam 8:17; 1 Chron 18:16. Loyal to David when Absalom rebelled; leaves Jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by David to return with the ark, 2 Sam 15:24-29. Aids David by sending his son from Jerusalem to David with secret information concerning the counsel of Ahithophel, 2 Sam 15:35-36; 2 Sam 17:15-22; 1 Kings 2:26. Supports Adonijah's pretensions to the throne, 1 Kings 1:7. Thrust out of office by Solomon, 1 Kings 2:26-27, with 1 Sam 2:31-35.
2. See AHIMELECH.
ABIB, called also NISAN. First month in the Jewish calendar, Exod 12:2. Passover instituted, and Israelites depart from Egypt in, Exod 23:15; Deut 16:1. Tabernacle setup in, Exod 40:2,17. Israelites arrive at the wilderness of Zin in, Num 20:1. Enter Canaan in, Josh 4:19. Jordan's overflow in, 1 Chron 12:15.
ABIDA, son of Midian, 1 Chron 1:33.
ABIDA, a descendant of Abraham, Gen 25:4.
ABIEL. 1. Saul's grandfather, 1 Sam 14:51.
2. A. Benjamite, 1 Sam 9:1. See ABIALBON.
ABIEZER, 1. Called also JEEZER, progenitor of the Abiezrites, Num 26:30; Josh 17:2; Judg 6:34; Judg 8:2.
2. One of David's heroes, 2 Sam 23:27; 1 Chron 27:12.
ABIGAIL. 1. Nabal's wife. Her wisdom and tact, and marriage to David, 1 Sam 25; 1 Sam 27:3; 2 Sam 2:2. Mother of Chileab by David, 2 Sam 3:3; 1 Chron 3:1. Taken captive and rescued by David, 1 Sam 30:1-18.
2. Sister of David, and mother of Amasa, 2 Sam 17:25; 1 Chron 2:16-17.
ABIHAIL. 1. Father of Esther, Esther 2:15.
2. The second wife of Rehoboam, 2 Chron 11:18-19.
3. Father of Zuriel, Num 3:35.
4. Wife of Abishur, 1 Chron 2:29.
ABIHU. Son of Aaron, Exod 6:23; Num 3:2. Summoned by God to Sinai, Exod 24:9. Called to the priesthood, Exod 28:1. Death of, Lev 10:1-2; Num 26:61. Died childless, Num 3:4.
ABIHUD, called also AHIHUD, son of Bela, 1 Chron 8:3.
ABIJAH. 1. Son of Jeroboam, 1 Kings 14:1-18.
2. See ABIA; ABIJAM,
ABIJAM, called also ABIJAH and ABIA. King of Judah, 1 Kings 14:31; 1 Kings 15:1; 2 Chron 12:16. History of, 1 Kings 15:1-8; 2 Chron 11:22; 2 Chron 13. Succeeded by Asa, 1 Kings 15:8; 2 Chron 14:1.
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ABILENE, a Roman province in Palestine, Luke 3:1.
ABIMAEL, son of Joktan, Gen 10:28; 1 Chron 1:22.
ABIMELECH. 1. King of Gerar, Gen 20; Gen 21:22-32.
3. Son of Gideon, Judg 8:31; Judg 9; 2 Sam 11:21.
4. See ACHISH; AHIMELECH.
ABINADAB. 1. A Levite, in whose house the ark of God rested twenty years, 1 Sam 7:1-2; 2 Sam 6:3-4; 1 Chron 13:7.
2. Son of Jesse, 1 Sam 16:8; 1 Sam 17:13.
3. Called also ISHUI, son of Saul, 1 Sam 14:49; 1 Sam 31:2.
4. Father of one of Solomon's purveyors. Called in RV Ben-Abinadab, 1 Kings 4:11.
ABINOAM, father of Barak, Judg 4:6.
ABIRAM. 1. An Israelite who conspired with Dathan against Moses and Aaron, Num 16; Num 26:9-10; Deut 11:6; Ps 106:17.
2. Son of Hiel, 1 Kings 16:34.
ABISHAG, wife of David, 1 Kings 1:1-4; 1 Kings 2:13-25.
ABISHAI. Son of Zeruiah, David's sister, 1 Chron 2:16. One of David's chief men, 2 Sam 23:18. Seeks Saul's life, 1 Sam 26:6-8. Pursues and slays Abner, 2 Sam 2:24; 2 Sam 3:30. Defeats the Edomites, 1 Chron 18:12; the Ammonites, 2 Sam 10:10,14. Seeks the life of Shimei, 2 Sam 16:9; 2 Sam 19:21. Leads a division of David's army against Absalom, 2 Sam 18:2,5. Overthrows Sheba, 2 Sam 20:1-22. Saves David from being slain by a Philistine, 2 Sam 21:17. Obtains water from the well of Bethlehem for David, 1 Chron 11:15-20.
ABISHALOM. 1 Kings 15:2,10. See ABSALOM.
ABISHUA. 1. A high priest, 1 Chron 6:4-5,50.
2. A son of Bela, 1 Chron 8:4.
ABISHUR, son of Shammai, 1 Chron 2:28-29.
ABITAL, wife of David, 2 Sam 3:4; 1 Chron 3:3.
ABITUB, a Benjamite, 1 Chron 8:11.
ABIUD, ancestor of Jesus, Matt 1:13.
ABLUTION, Exod 19:10,14; Matt 15:2; Mark 7:2-5,8-9; Luke 11:38; Heb 9:10. Of priests, Exod 29:4; Exod 30:18-21; Exod 40:12,31-32; Lev 8:6; Lev 16:4,24,26,28; Num 19:7-10,19; 2 Chron 4:6.
Of burnt offerings, Lev 1:9,13; Lev 9:14; 2 Chron 4:6. Of the dead, Acts 9:37. Of infants, Ezek 16:4. Of the face, Matt 6:17; feet, Gen 18:4; Gen 19:2; Gen 24:32; Gen 43:24; Exod 30:19,21; Exod 40:31; Judg 19:21; 2 Sam 11:8; Song 5:3; Luke 7:38,44; John 13:5; 1 Tim 5:10; hands, Exod 30:18-21; Exod 40:30-32. Of the hands, as a token of innocency, Deut 21:6; Ps 26:6; Matt 27:24.
For defilement: Of lepers, Lev 14:8-9; those having bloody issue, Lev 15:5-13; those having eaten that which died, Lev 17:15-16.
Traditional forms of, not observed by Jesus, Luke 11:38-39. See PURIFICATION; DEFILEMENT.
FIGURATIVE:
ABNER, son of Ner. Cousin of Saul, 1 Sam 14:50-51, with 1 Sam 9:1. Captain of the host, 1 Sam 14:50; 1 Sam 17:55; 1 Sam 26:5,14. Dedicated spoils of war to the tabernacle, 1 Chron 26:27-28. Loyalty of, to the house of Saul, 2 Sam 2:8-32. Alienation of, from the house of Saul, 2 Sam 3:6-21. Murdered by Joab; David's sorrow for, 2 Sam 3:27-39.
ABOMINATION. Things that are, to God: Idolatry, Deut 7:25; Deut 27:15; Deut 32:16; unjust weights and measures, Deut 25:13-16; Prov 11:1; Prov 20:10,23; uncleanness, Lev 18:22; Lev 20:13; Deut 24:4; incest, Lev 18:6-18; lying with a woman in her menses, Lev 18:19; adultery, Lev 18:20; sodomy, Lev 18:22-23; offering seed to Molech, Lev 18:21, or children in sacrifice, Deut 18:10; sorcery and necromancy, Deut 18:10-11; the hire of a whore and price of a dog, as a consecrated gift, Deut 23:18,
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
ABORTION.
As a judgment, Hos 9:14. Of animals, caused by thunder, Ps 29:9.
ABRAHAM, called also ABRAM. Son of Terah, Gen 11:26-27. Marries Sarah, Gen 11:29. Dwells in Ur, but removes to Haran, Gen 11:31; Neh 9:7; Acts 7:4, and Canaan, Gen 12:4-6; Acts 7:4.
Divine call of, Gen 12:1-3; Josh 24:3; Neh 9:7; Isa 51:2; Acts 7:2-3; Heb 11:8. Canaan given to, Gen 12:1,7; Gen 15:7-21; Ezek 33:24. Dwells in Bethel, Gen 12:8. Sojourns in Egypt, Gen 12:10-20; Gen 26:1. Deferring to Lot, chooses Hebron, Gen 13; Gen 14:13; Gen 35:27. Dwells in Gerar, Gen 20; Gen 21:22-34.
Defeats Chedorlaomer, Gen 14:5-24; Heb 7:1. Is blessed by Melchizedek, Gen 14:18-20; Heb 7:1-10.
God's covenant with, Gen 15; Gen 17:1-22; Mic 7:20; Luke 1:73; Rom 4:13; Rom 15:8; Heb 6:13-14; Gal 3:6-18,29; Gal 4:22-31. Called ABRAHAM, Gen 17:5; Neh 9:7. Circumcision of, Gen 17:10-14,23-27. Angels appear to, Gen 18:1-16; Gen 22:11,15; Gen 24:7. His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in Sodom, Gen 18:23-32. Witnesses the destruction of Sodom, Gen 19:27-28. Ishmael born to, Gen 16:3,15. Dwells in Gerar; deceives Abimelech concerning Sarah, his wife, Gen 20. Isaac born to, Gen 21:2-3; Gal 4:22-30. Sends Hagar and Ishmael away, Gen 21:10-14; Gal 4:22-30.
Trial of his faith in the offering of Isaac, Gen 22:1-19; Heb 11:17; James 2:21. Sarah, his wife, dies, Gen 23:1-2. He purchases a place for her burial, and buries her in a cave, Gen 23:3-20. Marries Keturah, Gen 25:1. Provides a wife for Isaac, Gen 24.
Children of, Gen 16:15; Gen 21:2-3; Gen 25:1-4; 1 Chron 1:32-34. Testament of, Gen 25:5-6. Wealth of, Gen 13:2; Gen 24:35; Isa 51:2. Age of, at different periods, Gen 12:4; Gen 16:16; Gen 21:5; Gen 25:7. Death, Gen 15:15; Gen 25:8-10. In Paradise, Matt 8:11; Luke 13:28; Luke 16:22-31.
Friend of God, Isa 41:8; 2 Chron 20:7; James 2:23. Piety of, Gen 12:7-8; Gen 13:4,18; Gen 18:19; Gen 20:7; Gen 21:33; Gen 22:3-13; Gen 26:5; Neh 9:7-8; Rom 4:16-18; 2 Chron 20:7; Isa 41:8; James 2:23. A prophet, Gen 20:7. Faith of, Gen 15:6; Rom 4:1-22; Gal 3:6-9; Heb 11:8-10,17-19; James 2:21-24. Unselfishness of, Gen 13:9; Gen 21:25-30
Independence of, in character, Gen 14:23; Gen 23:6-16.
Ancestors of, idolatrous, Josh 24:2. How regarded by his descendants, Matt 3:9; Luke 13:16,28; Luke 19:9; John 8:33-40,52-59.
ABSALOM, called also ABISHALOM. Son of David by Maacah, 2 Sam 3:3; 1 Chron 3:2. Beauty of, 2 Sam 14:25. Slays Amnon, 2 Sam 13:22-29. Flees to Geshur, 2 Sam 13:37-38. Is permitted by David to return to Jerusalem, 2 Sam 14:1-24. His demagoguism, 2 Sam 15:2-6,13; conspiracy, 2 Sam 15-17; death and burial, 2 Sam 18:9-17. David's mourning for, 2 Sam 18:33; 2 Sam 19:1-8. Children of, 2 Sam 14:27; 2 Sam 18:18; 1 Kings 15:2; 2 Chron 11:20. Pillar of, 2 Sam 18:18.
ABSTEMIOUSNESS, Prov 23:1-3.
INSTANCES OF: Daniel' and his Hebrew companions, Dan 1:8-16. John the Baptist, Matt 11:19. See ABSTINENCE; TEMPERANCE.
ABSTINENCE, TOTAL. FROM INTOXICATING BEVERAGES:
See TEMPERANCE.
INSTANCES OF: Israelites in the wilderness, Deut 29:6. Samson, Judg 16:17, with Judg 13:3-5,13-14; Num 6:3-4. Daniel, Dan 1:8,12. Rechabites, Jer 35:6-14. John the Baptist, Matt 11:18; Luke 1:15; Luke 7:33.
ACCAD, a city conquered by Nimrod, Gen 10:10.
ACCESSORY. See COMPLICITY.
ACCHO, called also PTOLEMAIS, a town of Phenicia, Judg 1:31; Acts 21:7.
ACCOMPLICE. See COMPLICITY.
ACCOUNTABILITY. See RESPONSIBILITY.
ACCURSED, what so called, Deut 21:23; Josh 6:17; Josh 7:1; 1 Chron 2:7; Isa 65:20; Gal 1:8.
ACCUSATION, FALSE.
See CONSPIRACY; EVIDENCE; FALSE WITNESS; PERSECUTION; SPEAKING, EVIL; TALEBEARER.
INCIDENTS ILLUSTRATIVE OF: Against Joseph by Potiphar's wife, Gen 39:7-20; against Joseph's brethren by Joseph, Gen 42:9-14; against Moses by Korah, Num 16:3,13; against the prophet Ahimelech by Saul, 1 Sam 22:11-16; against Abner by Joab, 2 Sam 3:24-27; against David by the princes of Ammon, 2 Sam 10:3; against Elijah by Ahab, 1 Kings 18:17-18; against Naboth by Jezebel, 1 Kings 21:10,13; against Jews, returned under Ezra, Ezra 4:6-16; Neh 6:6-8; against Jeremiah, Jer 26:8,11; Jer 37:13-14; Jer 43:2-3; against Amos, Amos 7:10-11; against Mary, Matt 1:19; against Jesus, Matt 9:34; Matt 10:25; Matt 12:2-14; Matt 26:59-61; Mark 3:22; Mark 14:53-65; Luke 23:2; John 18:30; against Stephen, Acts 6:11,13; against Paul, Acts 17:7; Acts 21:28; Acts 24:5-6,13; Acts 25:2,7; Rom 3:8; against Paul and Silas, Acts 16:20-21. Satan falsely accuses Job, Job 1:9-10; Job 2:4-5.
ACELDAMA, the field of blood, Matt 27:8; Acts 1:19.
ACHAIA, a region of Greece. Paul visits, Acts 18; Acts 19:21; Rom 16:5; 1 Cor 16:15; 2 Cor 1:1. Benevolence of the Christians in, Rom 15:26; 2 Cor 9:2; 2 Cor 11:10.
ACHAICUS, a citizen of Corinth, 1 Cor 16:17-18.
ACHAN, sin and punishment of, Josh 7; Josh 22:20; 1 Chron 2:7.
ACHAZ. See AHAZ.
ACHBOR. 1. Father of King Baalhanan, Gen 36:39; 1 Chron 1:49.
2. Or ABDON. One of Josiah's courtiers, 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chron 34:20.
3. Father of Elnathan, Jer 26:22; Jer 36:12,25.
ACHIM, ancestor of Jesus, Matt 1:14.
ACHISH. King of the Philistines, called also ABIMELECH. David escapes to, 1 Sam 21:10-15; 1 Sam 27; 1 Sam 28:1-2; 1 Sam 29; 1 Kings 2:39-40.
ACHMETHA, a Persian city, Ezra 6:2.
ACHOR, a valley near Jericho, Josh 7:26; Josh 15:7; Isa 65:10; Hos 2:15.
ACHSAH, Caleb's daughter, Josh 15:16-19; Judg 1:9-13; 1 Chron 2:49.
ACHSHAPH, an ancient city in north Palestine, Josh 11:1; Josh 12:20; Josh 19:25.
ACHZIB. 1. A city of Asher, Josh 19:29; Judg 1:31.
2. Called also CHEZIB, a city of Judah, Gen 38:5; Josh 15:44.
ACRE, the indefinite quantity of land a yoke of oxen could plow in a day, with the kinds of plows, and modes of plowing, used in the times referred to, 1 Sam 14:14; Isa 5:10.
ACROSTIC POETRY. See POETRY.
ACTIONS AT LAW, duty of defendant, Matt 5:40.
See ADJUDICATION; ARBITRATION.
ADADAH, a city of Judah, Josh 15:22.
ADAH. 1. Wife of Lamech, Gen 4:19-23.
2. Wife of Esau, Gen 36:10-12.
ADAIAH. 1. Grandfather of Josiah, 2 Kings 22:1.
3. A priest, 1 Chron 9:12; Neh 11:12.
5. Father of Maaseiah, 2 Chron 23:1.
6. Two sons of Bani, Ezra 10:29,39.
ADALIA, son of Haman, Esther 9:8.
ADAM. 1. The first man. Creation of, Gen 1:26-28; Gen 2:7; 1 Cor 15:45; 1 Tim 2:13. History of, before he sinned, Gen 1:26-30; Gen 2:16-25. Temptation and sin of, Gen 3; Job 31:33; Isa 43:27; Hos 6:7 [see RV]; Rom 5:14-21; 1 Tim 2:14. Subsequent history of, Gen 3:20-24; Gen 4:1-2,25; Gen 5:1-5. His death, Gen 5:5.
Progenitor of the human race, Deut 32:8; Mal 2:10. Brought sin into the world, 1 Cor 15:22,45. Type of Christ, Rom 5:14.
2. A name of Christ, 1 Cor 15:45,47.
3. A city near the Jordan, Josh 3:16.
ADAMAH, called also ADAMI, a city of Naphtali, Josh 19:33,36.
ADAMANT, a flint, Ezek 3:9; Zech 7:12. See DIAMOND.
ADAMI. See ADAMAH.
ADAR. 1. Twelfth month in Jewish calendar, Ezra 6:15; Esther 3:7; Esther 8:12; Esther 9:1.
3. See HAZARADDAR.
ADBEEL, son of Ishmael, Gen 25:13; 1 Chron 1:29.
ADDAN, called also ADDON, uncertain whether person or town, Ezra 2:59; Neh 7:61.
ADDER, a venomous serpent, Gen 49:17; Ps 91:13; Ps 58:4; Ps 140:3; Prov 23:32.
ADDON. See ADDAN.
ADER, a Benjamite, 1 Chron 8:15.
ADIEL. 1. A man of the tribe of Simeon, 1 Chron 4:36.
3. Father of Azmaveth, 1 Chron 27:25.
ADIN, a Jewish captive, Ezra 2:15; Ezra 8:6; Neh 7:20.
ADINA, one of David's heroes, 1 Chron 11:42. ADINO, one of David's valiant men, 2 Sam 23:8.
ADITHAIM, a city of Judah, Josh 15:36.
ADJUDICATION AT LAW. TO BE AVOIDED.
See ACTIONS AT LAW; ARBITRATION; COMPROMISE; COURTS; JUSTICE.
ADLAI, father of Shaphat, 1 Chron 27:29.
ADMAH, a city in the vale of Siddim; Gen 10:19; Gen 14:2; Deut 29:23; Hos 11:8.
ADMATHA, a Persian prince, Esther 1:14.
ADMONITION. See WICKED, WARNED.
ADNA. 1. A son of Pahathmoab, Ezra 10:30.
ADNAH. 1. One of David's captains, 1 Chron 12:20.
2. A military chief, 2 Chron 17:14.
ADONIBEZEK, king of Bezek, Judg 1:4-7.
ADONIJAH. 1. Son of David and Haggith, 2 Sam 3:4; 1 Kings 1:5-6; 1 Chron 3:2. Usurpation of, and downfall, 1 Kings 1. Executed by Solomon, 1 Kings 2:13,25.
3. See ADONIKAM.
ADONIKAM, called also ADONIJAH, a Jew who returned with Ezra from Babylon, Ezra 2:13; Neh 7:18; Neh 10:16.
ADONIRAM, called also ADORAM, a tax-gatherer, 2 Sam 20:24; 1 Kings 4:6; 1 Kings 5:14; 1 Kings 12:18.
ADONIZEDEK, a king of Jerusalem, Josh 10:1-27.
OF CHILDREN. INSTANCES OF: Of Joseph's sons, Gen 48:5,14,16,22. Of Moses, Exod 2:5-10; Acts 7:21; Heb 11:24. Of Esther, Esther 2:7.
SPIRITUAL:
Num 6:27; Deut 28:10; 2 Chron 7:14; Isa 43:7.
Rom 9:8; Rom 9:26; 2 Sam 7:14; Heb 1:5.
TYPIFIED, in Israel, Exod 4:22; Hos 11:1; Rom 9:4.
See GOD, FATHERHOOD OF; RIGHTEOUS, UNION OF, WITH CHRIST,
ADORAIM, a city of Judah, 2 Chron 11:9.
ADORAM. 1. Officer over the tribute, 2 Sam 20:24.
2. See ADONIRAM,
ADRAMMELECH. 1. An Assyrian idol, 2 Kings 17:31.
2. Son of Sennacherib, 2 Kings 19:37; Isa 37:38.
ADRAMYTTIUM, a city of Mysia, Acts 27:2.
ADRIEL, Saul's son-in-law, 1 Sam 18:19; 2 Sam 21:8-9.
ADULLAM. 1. A cave near the Dead Sea. David takes refuge in, 1 Sam 22:1; 2 Sam 23:13; 1 Chron 11:15. See titles of Ps 57 and Ps 142.
2. An ancient city of Canaan, Gen 38:1; Josh 12:15; Josh 15:35; 2 Chron 11,7; Neh 11:30; Mic 1:15.
ADULTERY.
Matt 5:28,32; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18.
See LASCIVIOUSNESS; RAPE; SENSUALITY; SODOMY; WHORE; WHOREDOM.
FORBIDDEN:
Exod 20:14; Deut 5:18; Matt 5:27; Matt 19:18; Luke 18:20; Rom 13:9; James 2:11.
FORGIVENESS OF: INSTANCES OF. Judg 19:1-4.
PENALTIES FOR:
FIGURATIVE: Jer 3:2; Ezek 16:15-16; Hos 1. See WHOREDOM; IDOLATRY.
INSTANCES OF: Sodomites, Gen 19:5-8. Lot, Gen 19:31-38. Shechem, Gen 34:2. Reuben, Gen 35:22. Judah, Gen 38:1-24. Potiphar's wife, Gen 39:7-12. The Levite's concubine, Judg 19:2. The Gibeathites, Judg 19:22-25. Gilead, Judg 11:1. Samson, Judg 16:1. Sons of Eli, 1 Sam 2:22. David, 2 Sam 11:1-5. Amnon, 2 Sam 13:1-20. Absalom, 2 Sam 16:22. Israelites, Exod 32:6,25; Jer 29:23; Ezek 22:9-11; Ezek 33:26; Hos 7:4. Herod, Matt 14:3-4; Mark 6:17-18; Luke 3:19. Samaritan woman, John 4:17-18. The woman brought to Jesus in the temple, John 8:4-11. Corinthians, 1 Cor 5:1-5. Heathen, Eph 4:17-19; 1 Pet 4:3.
ADUMMIM, a place on the road leading from the fords of the Jordan to Jerusalem, Josh 15:7; Josh 18:17.
ADVENT. See JESUS, SECOND COMING OF; MILLENNIUM.
ADVICE. See COUNSEL.
ADVOCATE. Tertullus, Acts 24:1-9.
AENON, a place east of the Jordan. John baptized near, John 3:23.
AFFECTIONS. Should be supremely set upon God, Deut 6:5; Mark 12:30. Should be set upon the commandments of God, Ps 19:8-10; Ps 119:20,97,103,167; upon the house and worship of God, 1 Chron 29:3; Ps 26:8; Ps 27:4; Ps 84:1-2; upon the people of God. Ps 16:3; Rom 12:10; 2 Cor 7:13-16; 1 Thess 2:8; upon heavenly things, Col 3:1-2. Should be zealously engaged for God, Ps 69:9; Ps 119:139; Gal 4:18. Christ claims the first place in, Matt 10:37; Luke 14:26. Enkindled by communion with Christ, Luke 24:32. Blessedness of making God the object of, Ps 91:14. Should not grow cold, Ps 106:12-13; Matt 24:12; Gal 4:15; Rev 2:4. Of saints, supremely set on God, Ps 42:1; Ps 73:25; Ps 119:10. Of the wicked, not sincerely set on God, Isa 58:1-2; Ezek 33:31-32; Luke 8:13. Carnal, should be mortified, Rom 8:13; Rom 13:14; 1 Cor 9:27; Col 3:5; 1 Thess 4:5. Carnal affections crucified in saints, Rom 6:6; Gal 5:24. False teachers seek to captivate, Gal 1:10; Gal 4:17; 2 Tim 3:6; 2 Pet 2:3,18; Rev 2:14,20. Of the wicked, are unnatural and perverted, Rom 1:31; 2 Tim 3:3; 2 Pet 2:10.—Bible Textbook.
AFFLICTED. DUTY TO THE:
AFFLICTIONS AND ADVERSITIES. LIST OF SUBTOPICS: Miscellany of Minor Subtopics, p. 20; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to, p. 20; Benefits of, p. 26; Benefits of Illustrated, p. 27: Consolation in, p. 28; Deliverance from, p. 34; Design of, p. 34; Despondency in, p. 37; Dispensation of God, p. 37; From Satan, p. 39; Impenitence in, p. 39; As a Judgment, p. 40; Mocking at, p. 39; Murmuring in, p. 39; Obduracy in, p. 39; Penitence in, p. 40; Prayer in, p. 40; Prayer in Answered, p. 46; Prayer for the Afflicted, p. 46; Resignation in, p. 46; Resignation in Exemplified, p. 47; Instances of Resignation in, p. 48.
MISCELLANY OF MINOR SUBTOPICS: God regulates the measure of afflictions, Ps 80:5; Isa 9:1; Jer 46:28; determines the continuance of, Gen 15:13-14; Num 14:33; Isa 10:25; Jer 29:10; does not willingly send, Lam 3:33. Man is born to, Job 5:6-7; Job 14:1. Saints appointed to, 1 Thess 3:3. Consequent upon the fall, Gen 3:16-19. Sin produces, Job 4:8; Job 20:11; Prov 1:31. Sinners corrected by, 2 Sam 12:14; Ps 89:30-32; Isa 57:17; Acts 13:10-11. Often severe, Job 16:7-16; Ps 42:7; Ps 66:12; Jon 2:3; Rev 7:14. Always less than deserved, Ezra 9:13; Ps 103:10. Results of, good, Gen 50:20; Exod 1:11-12; Deut 8:15-16; Jer 24:5-6; Ezek 20:37. Tempered with mercy, Ps 78:38-39; Ps 106:43-46; Isa 30:18-21; Lam 3:32; Mic 7:7-9; Nah 1:12.
OF SAINTS: To be expected, John 16:33; Acts 14:22. Comparatively light, Acts 20:23-24; Rom 8:18; 2 Cor 4:17. Temporary, Ps 30:5; Ps 103:9; Isa 54:7-8; John 16:20; 1 Pet 1:6; 1 Pet 5:10; joy under, Job 5:17; James 5:11; end in joy and blessedness, Ps 126:5-6; Isa 61:2-3; Matt 5:4; 1 Pet 4:13-14; often arise from the profession of the gospel, Matt 24:9; John 15:21; 2 Tim 3:11-12. Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God, Deut 8:5; Ps 119:75; Prov 3:12; 1 Cor 11:32; Heb 12:6-7; Rev 3:19.
OF THE WICKED: God is glorified in, Exod 14:4; Ezek 38:22-23. God holds in derision, Ps 37:13; Prov 1:26-27. Are multiplied, Deut 31:17; Job 20:5; Job 21:17; Ps 32:10; continual, Job 15:20; Eccles 2:23; Isa 32:10; often sudden, Ps 73:19; Prov 6:15; Isa 30:13; Rev 18:10. Are often judicially sent, Job 21:17; Ps 107:17; Jer 30:15. Are for examples to others, Ps 64:7-9; Zeph 3:6-7; 1 Cor 10:5,11; 2 Pet 2:6. Are ineffectual for their conversion, Exod 9:30; Isa 9:13; Jer 2:30; Hag 2:17. Their persecution of saints, a cause of, Deut 30:7; Ps 55:19; Zech 2:9; 2 Thess 1:6. Impenitence is a cause of, Prov 1:30-31; Ezek 24:13; Amos 4:6-12; Zech 7:11-12; Rev 2:21-22. Sometimes humble them, 1 Kings 21:27. Frequently harden, Neh 9:28-29; Jer 5:3. Produce slavish fear, Job 15:24; Ps 73:19; Jer 49:3,5. Saints should not be alarmed at, Prov 3:25-26.
Exemplified: in Pharaoh and the Egyptians, Exod 9:14-15; Exod 14:24-25; Ahaziah, 2 Kings 1:1-4; Gehazi, 2 Kings 5:27; Jehoram, 2 Chron 21:12-19; Uzziah, 2 Chron 26:19-21; Ahaz, etc., 2 Chron 28:5-8,22.—Bible Textbook.
FORSAKEN BY FRIENDS IN. INSTANCES OF: Job 2:9; Job 19:13-19. David, Ps 31:11-12; Ps 41:9; Ps 88:8,18. Jesus, Matt 26:56. Paul, 2 Tim 4:16. NATIONAL LESSONS FROM, Joel 1-2.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
See PENITENTS; PERSECUTION; POOR; SORROW; TEMPTATION.
BENEFITS OF:
1 Kings 8:33,47-49; 1 Kings 8:35,49-53; Deut 4:30-31; Deut 30:1-2; 2 Chron 6:28-31.
BENEFITS OF, ILLUSTRATED:
Exod 10:7,16-17; Exod 12:31-33.
1 Kings 13:6; 1 Kings 13:1-10.
Exemplified: Joseph's brethren, Gen 42:21. Joseph, Gen 45:5,7-8. Israel, Deut 8:3,5. Josiah, 2 Kings 22:19. Hezekiah, 2 Chron 32:25-26. Manasseh, 2 Chron 33:12. Jonah, Jon 2:7. Prodigal son, Luke 15:21.
CONSOLATION IN:
Gen 21:17; Gen 21:12-21; Gen 16:7-13.
Matt 10:29-30; [Luke 21:18]; Matt 10:31; Luke 12:6-7.
DELIVERANCE FROM. See PRAYER ANSWERED.
DESIGN OF:
1 Kings 8:33-34; 1 Kings 8:35-48; 2 Chron 6:24-31.
See BENEFITS OF, above.
DESPONDENCY IN:
DISPENSATION OF GOD:
Deut 28:20; Deut 28:15-68; Deut 4:5-31.
2 Chron 7:13; 2 Chron 7:12-22.
FROM SATAN: Job 1-2; 2 Cor 12:7. See TEMPTATION.
IMPENITENCE IN. See OBDURACY IN, below.
MOCKING AT:
MURMURING IN. See MURMURING.
OBDURACY IN:
Amos 4:6; [Amos 4:7-10]; Amos 4:11
As a Judgment. See JUDGMENT.
See IMPENITENCE.
INSTANCES OF: Pharaoh, Exod 8:19; Exod 9:30-34; Exod 14:5-9. Asa, 2 Chron 16:12. Ahaz, 2 Chron 28:22-23.
PENITENCE IN: INSTANCES OF: Pharaoh, Exod 8:8; Exod 9:27-30; Exod 12:30-31; Exod 14:5-9. David, 2 Sam: 12:15-16,23. Nebuchadnezzar, Dan 4:28-37. Levites, Neh 9:33.
PRAYER IN:
1 Kings 8:35; 1 Kings 8:36-50; 2 Chron 6:24-39.
2 Chron 20:12; 2 Chron 20:4-13.
Neh 4:4; Neh 4:5,9; Neh 6:9,14.
Ps 31:1-4; [Ps 31:15-18]; Ps 31:9,14-17
Ps 74:10-11,19,21-23; Ps 74:1-23.
Ps 109:1-2,21,26-28; Ps 109:1-31.
Ps 119:22,28,39,41-42,76-77,82,84,107,121-123,134,145-149,153-154,170,173
Isa 38:2-3; [2 Kings 20:3]; Isa 38:14-19
Jer 14:8-9,19-21; Jer 32:16-25.
Matt 26:39,42. Matt 26:44; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42.
Matt 27:46; Mark 15:34; Luke 23:46.
See PRAYER.
PRAYER IN, ANSWERED. See PRAYER, ANSWERED.
PRAYER FOR THE AFFLICTED. See INTERCESSION.
RESIGNATION IN:
Matt 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42; John 18:11.
See RESIGNATION.
RESIGNATION IN, EXEMPLIFIED:
See RESIGNATION.
INSTANCES OF RESIGNATION IN: Aaron, at the death of Nadab and Abihu, Lev 10:1-3. Eli, when judgments against his house were foretold, 1 Sam 3:15-18. David, at the death of his child, 2 Sam 12:23. The Shunammite, 2 Kings 4:18-37. Jesus, in Gethsemane, Matt 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42; John 18:11. Paul and Silas in prison, Acts 16:23-25.
AGABUS, a prophet, Acts 11:28; Acts 21:10.
AGAG. 1. A king of the Amalekites, Num 24:7.
2. A king of the Amalekites, taken prisoner by Saul, and slain by Samuel, 1 Sam 15:8,33.
AGAR. See HAGAR.
AGATE, a precious stone, Exod 28:19; Isa 54:12; Ezek 27:16.
AGE, OLD. See OLD AGE.
AGED, gospel invitation to, Matt 20:5-6. See OLD AGE.
AGEE, father of Shammah, 2 Sam 23:11.
AGENCY, IN SALVATION OF MEN:
See PREACHING.
IN EXECUTING JUDGMENTS:
AGENCY, FREE MORAL. See CONTINGENCIES.
AGRICULTURE. Divine institution of, Gen 2:15; Gen 3:19,23. Practised by Cain, Gen 4:2; Noah, Gen 9:20; Elisha, 1 Kings 19:19; David, 1 Chron 27:26-31; Uzziah, 2 Chron 26:10; Solomon, Eccles 2:4-6.
God to be acknowledged in, Jer 5:24; Hos 2:8. Requires wisdom, Isa 28:26; diligence, Prov 27:23,27; Eccles 11:6; patience, James 5:7; toil, 2 Tim 2:6. Persons engaged in, called husbandmen, 2 Chron 26:10; laborers, Matt 9:37; Matt 20:1; tillers of the ground, Gen 4:2. Planters of vineyards exempted from military service, Deut 20:6. Fruits blasted because of sin, Isa 5:10; Isa 7:23; Jer 12:13; Joel 1:10-11.
LAWS CONCERNING:
Exod 34:21; Exod 20:9; Exod 23:12; Deut 5:13-14.
Lev 25:2-4; [Exod 23:10-11]; Lev 25:5-7
FACTS ABOUT:
See HUSBANDMAN.
FIGURATIVE: Fallow ground, Jer 4:3. Sowing wheat, but reaping thorns, Jer 12:13. Parable of the sower, Matt 13:3-8,19-23; Luke 8:5-15; of the tares, Matt 13:24-30,36-43.
OPERATIONS IN. See CHURNING; GLEANING; GRAFTING; IRRIGATION; MANURE; MOWING; PRUNING; REAPING; SOWER; THRESHING.
IMPLEMENTS OF. See Ax CART; FAN; FLAIL; FORK; GOAD; HARROW; MATTOCK; MILL; PLOW; PRUNING-HOOK; SHOVEL; SICKLE; SIEVE.
PRODUCTS OF. See APPLE; BARLEY; BUTTER; CHAFF; CORN; CUCUMBER; DATE; FIG; FITCH; GARLIC; GOURD; GRAPE; HONEY; LEEK; MELON; MILK; OIL; ONION; POMEGRANATE; RYE; STUBBLE; WHEAT; WINE.
ANIMALS OF. See Ass; CAMEL; GOATS; HORSES; KINE; MULES; SHEEP; SWINE.
See also BARN; FENCE; GARNER; VINEYARDS.
AGUR, son of Jakeh, Prov 30:1. AHAB. 1. King of Israel, 1 Kings 16:29. Marries Jezebel, 1 Kings 16:31. Idolatry of, 1 Kings 16:30-33; 1 Kings 18:18-19; 1 Kings 21:25-26; other wickedness of, 2 Kings 3:2; 2 Chron 21:6; 2 Chron 22:3-4; Mic 6:16. Reproved by Elijah. Assembles the prophets of Baal, 1 Kings 18:17-46. Fraudulently confiscates Naboth's vineyard, 1 Kings 21. Defeats Benhadad, 1 Kings 20. Closing history and death of, 1 Kings 22; 2 Chron 18. Succeeded by his son, Ahaziah, 1 Kings 22:40. Prophecies against, 1 Kings 20:42; 1 Kings 21:19-24; 1 Kings 22:19-28; 2 Kings 9:8,25-26. Sons of, murdered, 2 Kings 10:1-8.
2. A false prophet, Jer 29:21-22.
AHARAH, called also EHI, and AHIRAM, and AHER, son of Benjamin, Gen 46:21; Num 26:38; 1 Chron 7:12; 1 Chron 8:1.
AHARHEL, son of Harum, 1 Chron 4:8.
AHASAI, a grandson of Immer, Neh 11:13.
AHASBAI, father of Eliphelet, 2 Sam 23:34. See UR, 1 Chron 11:35.
AHASUERUS. 1. King of Persia, history of. See BOOK OF ESTHER.
2. See ARTAXERXES.
AHAVA, a river of Babylon, Ezra 8:15,21,31.
AHAZ. 1. King of Judah, son and successor of Jotham, 2 Kings 15:38; 2 Kings 16:1; 2 Chron 27:9; 2 Chron 28:1. Idolatrous abominations of, 2 Kings 16:3-4; 2 Chron 28:2-4,22-25. Kingdom of, invaded by the kings of Syria and Samaria, 2 Kings 16:5-6; 2 Chron 28:5-8. Robs the temple to purchase aid from the king of Assyria, 2 Kings 16:7-9,17-18; 2 Chron 28:21. Visits Damascus, obtains a novel pattern of an altar, which he substitutes for the altar in the temple in Jerusalem, and otherwise perverts the forms of worship, 2 Kings 16:10-16. Sundial of, 2 Kings 20:11; Isa 38:8. Prophets in the reign of, Isa 1:1; Hos 1:1; Mic 1:1. Prophecies concerning, Isa 7:13-25. Succeeded by Hezekiah, 2 Kings 16:20.
2. Son of Micah, 1 Chron 8:35; 1 Chron 9:41-42.
AHAZIAH. 1. King of Judah. Called AZARIAH and JEHOAHAZ, 2 Chron 21:17; 2 Chron 25:23. History of, 2 Kings 8:25-29; 2 Kings 9:16-29. Gifts of, to the temple, 2 Kings 12:18. Brethren of, slain, 2 Kings 10:13-14. Succeeded by Athaliah, 2 Chron 22:10-12.
2. King of Israel. History of, 1 Kings 22:40,49,51-53; 2 Chron 20:35-37; 2 Kings 1. Succeeded by Jehoram, 2 Kings 3:1.
AHBAN, son of Abishur, 1 Chron 2:29.
AHER. See AHARAH.
AHI. 1. Son of Shamer, 1 Chron 7:34. 2. Son of Abdiel, 1 Chron 5:15.
AHIAH. 1. Grandson of Phinehas, 1 Sam 14:3,18.
2. One of Solomon's scribes, 1 Kings 4:3.
AHIAM, one of David's heroes, 2 Sam 23:33. Called also SACAR, 1 Chron 11:35.
AHIAN, son of Shemida, 1 Chron 7:19.
AHIEZER. 1. Captain of the tribe of Dan, Num 1:12; Num 2:25-26. Contributes to the tabernacle, Num 7:66-71.
2. One of David's valiant men, 1 Chron 12:3.
AHIHUD. 1. A prince of Asher, assists in allotting the land of Canaan among the tribes, Num 34:27.
2. A son of Bela, 1 Chron 8:7.
AHIJAH, called also AHIAH. 1. Son of Bela, 1 Chron 8:7.
2. Son of Jerahmeel, 1 Chron 2:25.
3. A priest in Shiloh, probably identical with Ahimelech, mentioned in 1 Sam 22:11. Was priest in Saul's reign, 1 Sam 14:3,18. Slain, 1 Sam 22:11-19.
4 . One of David's heroes, 1 Chron 11:36. Called also ELIAM, 2 Sam 23:34.
5. A Levite who was treasurer in the tabernacle, 1 Chron 26:20.
6. Son of Shisha, 1 Kings 4:3.
7. A prophet in Shiloh, 1 Kings 11:31-39.
8. Father of Baasha, 1 Kings 15:27,33; 2 Kings 9:9.
9. An Israelite, who subscribed to the covenant of Nehemiah, Neh 1026.
AHIKAM, son of Shaphan, 2 Kings 22:12-14; 2 Kings 25:22; 2 Chron 34:20; Jer 26:24; Jer 39:14; Jer 40:5-16; Jer 41:1-18; Jer 43:6.
AHILUD, father of Baana, 1 Kings 4:12;
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and of Jehoshaphat, 2 Sam 8:16; 2 Sam 20:24; 1 Kings 4:3; 1 Chron 18:15.
AHIMAAZ. 1. Father in law of king Saul, 1 Sam 14:50.
2. Son of Zadok, the high priest. Loyal to David, 2 Sam 15:36; 2 Sam 17:17-20; 2 Sam 18:19-33; 1 Chron 6:8-9,53.
3. Solomon's son in law, 1 Kings 4:15.
AHIMAN. 1. A giant of Hebron, Num 13:22; Josh 15:14. 2. A Levite, 1 Chron 9:17.
AHIMELECH. 1. A high priest, during the reign of David. Gives shewbread and the sword of Goliath to David, 1 Sam 21; Mark 2:6. Slain by command of Saul, 1 Sam 22:9-22.
2. A Hittite, and friend of David, 1 Sam 26:6.
AHIMOTH, a Levite, 1 Chron 6:25.
AHINADAB, son of Iddo, 1 Kings 4:14.
AHINOAM. 1. Wife of king Saul, 1 Sam 14:50.
2. Wife of king David, 1 Sam 25:43; 1 Sam 27:3; 1 Sam 30:5,18; 2 Sam 3:2.
AHIO. 1. A Levite, who drove the cart bearing the ark, 2 Sam 6:3-4; 1 Chron 13:7.
3. Son of Jehiel, 1 Chron 8:31; 1 Chron 9:37.
AHIRA, captain of the tribe of Naphtali, Num 1:15; Num 2:29; Num 7:78-83; Num 10:27.
AHIRAM. See AHARAH.
AHISAMACH, father of Aholiab, Exod 31:6; Exod 35:34; Exod 38:23.
AHISHAHAR, son of Bilhan, 1 Chron 7:10.
AHISHAR, one of Solomon's household officers, 1 Kings 4:6.
AHITHOPHEL. One of David's counsellors, 2 Sam 15:12; 1 Chron 27:33. Joins Absalom, 2 Sam 15:31,34; 2 Sam 16:15,20-23; 2 Sam 17:1-23. Probably referred to by David in Ps 55:12-14. Suicide of, 2 Sam 17:1-14,23.
AHITUB. 1. High priest, father of Ahiah, 1 Sam 14:3; 1 Sam 22:9,11-12,20.
2. Father of Zadok, 2 Sam 8:17; 1 Chron 18:16.
3. Ruler of the house of God, 1 Chron 9:11; Neh 11:11.
4. The Ahitub mentioned in 1 Chron 6:8,11-12, is probably identical with the last described above, or else he is confused with Azariah, 2 Chron 31:10.
AHLAB, a city of Asher, the original inhabitants of which were not expelled, Judg 1:31.
AHLAI. 1. Daughter of Sheshan, 1 Chron 2:31,34-35.
2. Father of Zabad, 1 Chron 11:41.
AHOAH, son of Bela, 1 Chron 8:4. Called also AHIAH, 1 Chron 8:7, and IRA, 1 Chron 7:7.
AHOLAH, name of an imaginary woman, typical of idolatry, Ezek 23:4-5,36,44.
AHOLIAB, an artificer of the tabernacle, Exod 31:6; Exod 35:34; Exod 36:1-2; Exod 38:23.
AHOLIBAH, an imaginary character, typical of idolatry, Ezek 23:4-5,36,44.
AHOLIBAMAH. 1. Wife of Esau, Gen 36:3,14,25. She is probably identical with Judith, of Gen 26:34.
2. An Edomitish prince, Gen 36:41.
AHUMAI, son of Jahath, 1 Chron 4:2.
AHUZAM, son of Ashur, 1 Chron 4:6.
AHUZZATH, a friend of Abimelech, Gen 26:26.
AI. 1. A royal city of the Canaanites. Conquest and destruction of, Josh 7:8. Rebuilt, Ezra 2:28. Called also AIJA, Neh 11:31; and AIATH, Isa 10:28. Population of, Josh 8:25.
2. A city of the Ammonites, Jer 49:3. AIAH. See AJAH.
AIATH. See Al.
AIJA. See AL
AIJALON. See AJALON.
AIJELETH SHAHAR, a musical term which probably indicated the sprightly movement of the music set to Ps 22. See TITLE.
AIN. 1. A city of Simeon, Josh 19:7; Josh 15:32; Josh 21:16; 1 Chron 4:32. Called also ASHAN, 1 Chron 6:59. Possibly identical with Enrimmon, Neh 11:29.
2. A landmark on the northern boundary of Palestine, Num 34:11.
AJAH, called also AIAH. 1. A Horite, Gen 36:24; 1 Chron 1:40.
2. Father of Rizpah, 2 Sam 3:7; 2 Sam 21:8-11.
AJALON. 1. A city of Dan, Josh 19:42. Assigned to the Levites. A city of refuge, Josh 21:24; 1 Sam 14:31; 1 Chron 6:69. Amorites of, not exterminated, Judg 1:35.
2. A city of Zebulun, Judg 12:12.
3. A city of Judah, 2 Chron 28:18; 2 Chron 11:10.
AKAN, a Horite, Gen 36:27. Called also JAAKAN, Deut 10:6; and JAKAN, 1 Chron 1:42.
AKKUB. 1. One of the Nethinims, Ezra 2:45.
2. A returned exile, 1 Chron 9:17; Ezra 2:42; Neh 7:45; Neh 8:7; Neh 12:25.
3. A son of Elioenai, 1 Chron 3:24.
AKRABBIM, a chain of hills in the south of Palestine, Num 34:4; Josh 15:3; Judg 1:36.
ALABASTER. A white stone. Vessels made of, Matt 26:7; Mark 14:3; Luke 7:37.
ALAMETH, son of Becher, 1 Chron 7:8.
ALAMMELECH, a town of Asher, Josh 19:26.
ALAMOTH. A musical term, 1 Chron 15:20. Inscription to Ps 46. See Music.
ALEMETH. 1. A Levitical city, 1 Chron 6:60. See ALMON.
2. Son of Jehoadah, 1 Chron 8:36; or of Jarah, 1 Chron 9:42.
ALEXANDER. 1. Son of Simon who bore the cross of Jesus, Mark 15:21.
2. A relative of the high priest, present at the defense of Peter and John, Acts 4:6.
3. A Jew of Ephesus, Acts 19:33.
4. A coppersmith, 1 Tim 1:20; 2 Tim 4:14. ALEXANDRIA. A city of Egypt, Acts 6:9. Ships of, Acts 27:6; Acts 28:11. Apollos born in, Acts 18:24.
ALGUM, called also ALMUG, trees of Ophir and Lebanon, 1 Kings 10:11-12; 2 Chron 2:8; 2 Chron 9:10-11.
ALIAH. See ALVAH.
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ALIAN. See ALVAN.
ALIENS, strangers, heathen. To be treated with justice, Exod 22:21; Exod 23:9; Lev 19:33-34; Deut 1:16; Deut 10:19; Deut 24:14,17; Deut 27:19; Jer 7:6; Jer 22:3; Ezek 22:29; Mal 3:5. Religious privileges of, Exod 12:48-49; Num 9:14; Num 15:14-15. Kindness to Edomites, enjoined, Deut 23:7. Jews authorized to purchase, as slaves, Lev 25:44-45; and to take usury from, Deut 15:3; Deut 23:20; not permitted to make kings of, Deut 17:15. Forbidden to eat the passover, Exod 12:45. Partially exempt from Jewish law, Deut 14:21. Numerous in times of David and Solomon, 2 Sam 22:45-46; 2 Chron 2:17; 2 Chron 15:9. Oppressed, Ezek 22:29. Rights of, Num 35:15; Josh 20:9; Ezek 47:22-23. David's kindness to, 2 Sam 15:19-20. Hospitality to, required by Jesus, Matt 25:35,38,43.
See GLEANING; HEATHEN; HOSPITALITY; INHOSPITABLENESS; PROSELYTE; STRANGERS.
ALLEGORY. Of the trees seeking a king, Judg 9:8-15. Messiah's kingdom represented under, of the wolf and the lamb dwelling together, Isa 11:6-8. Wilderness to blossom as the rose, Isa 35. The two covenants, Gal 4:24. See PARABLE; SYMBOL.
ALLIANCES. POLITICAL: With idolaters forbidden, Exod 23:32-33; Exod 34:12-15; Deut 7:2; Judg 2:2; 2 Chron 19:2; 2 Chron 20:37; Isa 8:11-12; Isa 30:2; Isa 31:1; Hos 4:17; Hos 12:1. Ratification of: By oaths, Gen 21:23; Gen 26:28-31; Josh 9:15-20; 1 Sam 20:16-17; by giving the hand, Lam 5:6.
See COVENANTS; TREATY.
INSTANCES OF: Between Abraham and Mamre, Eshcol, and Aner, Gen 14:13. Abraham and Abimelech, Gen 21:22-32. Isaac and Abimelech, Gen 26:26-31. Canaanitish nations against Israel, Josh 9:1-2. Joshua and the Gibeonites, Josh 9. Moabites, Amalekites, and Ammonites, Judg 3:12-13. Solomon and Hiram, 1 Kings 5:12; Amos 1:9. Asa and Benhadad, 1 Kings 15:18-19; 2 Chron 16:3. Jehoshaphat and Ahab, 1 Kings 22; 2 Chron 18:1. Jehoshaphat and Ahaziah, 2 Chron 20:35. Ahaz and Tiglath, 2 Kings 16:7-8; 2 Chron 28:16,21. Rezin and Pekah, 2 Kings 16:5. Zedekiah and Pharaoh, Jer 37:1-8; Ezek 17:1547.
ALLON. 1. Son of Jedaiah, 1 Chron 4:37.
2. A city of Naphtali, Josh 19:33.
ALLONBACHUTH, place where Rebekah was buried, Gen 35:8.
ALMODAD, son of Joktan, Gen 10:26; 1 Chron 1:20.
ALMON, Levitical city of refuge, Josh 21:18. Called ALEMETH, 1 Chron 6:60.
ALMOND, a tree. Fruit of, Gen 43:11. Aaron's rod of the, Num 17:8. Bowls of candlestick in the tabernacle fashioned after the nuts of the, Exod 25:33-34; Exod 37:19-20.
FIGURATIVE USE OF: Eccles 12:5; Jer 1:11.
ALMONDIBLATHAIM. Camping place of Israelites, Num 33:46-47. Probably identical with Bethdiblathaim, Jer 48:22, and with Diblath, Ezek 6:14.
ALMS. Asking, John 9:8; Acts 3:2.
COMMANDMENTS AND PRACTICES CONCERNING:
See BENEFICENCE; GIFTS; GIVING; LIBERALITY; POOR.
INSTANCES OF GIVING: Zacchaeus, Luke 19:8. Dorcas, Acts 9:36. Cornelius, Acts 10:2. The early Christians, Acts 2:44-45; Acts 4:34-37; Acts 6:1-3; Acts 11:29-30; Acts 24:17; Rom 15:25-28; 1 Cor 16:1-4; 2 Cor 8:1-4; 2 Cor 9:1; Heb 6:10.
ALOES. Used as perfume, Ps 45:8; Prov 7:17; Song 4:14; In embalming the dead, John 19:39. Lign-aloes, Num 24:6.
ALPHA, a title of Christ, Rev 1:8,11; Rev 21:6; Rev 22:13. Compare Isa 41:4; Isa 44:6; Isa 48:12.
ALPHAEUS. 1. Father of James, Matt 10:3; Mark 3:18.
ALTAR. Built by Noah, Gen 8:20; Abraham, Gen 12:7-8; Gen 13:18; Gen 22:9; Isaac, Gen 26:25; Jacob, Gen 33:20; Gen 35:1-7; Moses, Exod 17:15; Exod 24:4; Balaam, Num 23:1,14,29; Joshua, Deut 27:4-7; Josh 8:30-32; Reubenites and Gadites, Josh 22:10,34; Gideon, Judg 6:26-27; Samuel, 1 Sam 7:17; Saul, 1 Sam 14:3, David, 2 Sam 24:18-19; Elijah, 1 Kings 18:31-32.
Mosaic commandments prescribing the construction of, Exod 20:24-26; Deut 27:5-7; Josh 8:30-31. See Ezek 43:13.
Used in idolatrous worship, Judg 6:25; 1 Kings 12:32; 1 Kings 16:32; 1 Kings 18:26; 2 Kings 16:10; 2 Kings 23:12,15; Isa 27:9; Isa 65:3; Hos 8:11; Acts 17:23.
OF BURNT OFFERINGS: called BRAZEN ALTAR, Exod 39:39; 1 Kings 8:64; ALTAR OF GOD, Ps 43:4; ALTAR OF THE Lord, Mal 2:13.
IN THE TABERNACLE: Pattern of, Exod 27:1-8. Constructed by Bezaleel, Exod 38:1-7, with Exod 37:1. Location of, Exod 40:6,29; Ezek 8:16; Matt 23:35. Furniture of, Exod 27:3-7; Exod 38:3-7; 1 Sam 2:13-14. Horns of, Exod 27:2; uses of the horns, Ps 118:27.
How sanctified, Exod 29:36-37,44; Exod 30:26-28; Exod 40:10; Lev 8:10-11; Num 7. See Ezek 43:18-27. See BLOOD. Sanctified everything that touched it, Exod 29:37; Exod 30:29; Matt 23:18-19. A place of refuge, Exod 21:14; 1 Kings 1:50; 1 Kings 2:28.
IN SOLOMON'S TEMPLE: Description of, 2 Chron 4:1. Renewed by Asa, 2 Chron 15:8. Removed by Ahaz, and one of idolatrous fashion substituted, 2 Kings 16:14-17. Cleansed by Hezekiah, 2 Chron 29:18-24. Repaired by Manasseh, 2 Chron 33:16. Furniture of, taken to Babylon, 2 Kings 25:14.
EZEKIEL'S VISION OF, Ezek 43:13-27.
See TABERNACLE; TEMPLE.
OF INCENSE: called the GOLDEN ALTAR, Exod 39:38; Num 4:11; ALTAR OF SWEET INCENSE, Lev 4:7; ALTAR BEFORE THE Lord, Lev 16:18.
Pattern of, Exod 30:1-5. Constructed, Exod 37; Exod 25-28. Location of, Exod 30:6; Exod 40:5,26. A cover made for, of the censers of Korah, Num 16:36-40. Uses of, Exod 30:7-10,26-27; Exod 40:27; Lev 4:7,18; Lev 8:15; Lev 9:9; Lev 16:12,18. How prepared for carrying, Num 4:4-15. Carried by the Kohathites, Num 3:27-31. In Solomon's temple, 1 Kings 6:19-20; 1 Kings 7:48; 1 Chron 28:18. Seen in John's vision, Rev 8:3; Rev 9:13.
ALTASCHITH. Title of Ps 57-59; Ps 75. See Music.
ALUSH, camping place of the Israelites, Num 33:13.
ALVAH. Duke of Edom, Gen 36:40. Called ALLAH, 1 Chron 1:51.
ALVAN. Son of Shobal, Gen 36:23. Called ALLAN, 1 Chron 1:40.
AMAD, a town of Asher, Josh 19:26.
AMAL, son of Helem, 1 Chron 7:35.
AMALEK. Son of Eliphaz, Gen 36:12; 1 Chron 1:36. Probably not the ancestor of the Amalekites mentioned in time of Abraham, Gen 14:7.
AMALEKITES. A people inhabiting the country S of Idumea and E of the Red Sea, Num 13:29; Num 14:25; 1 Sam 15:7; 1 Sam 27:8. Defeated by Chedorlaomer, Gen 14:7; by Joshua, Exod 17:8,13; by Gideon, Judg 7; by Saul, 1 Sam 14:47-48; 1 Sam 15:1-33; by David, 1 Sam 27:8-9; 1 Sam 30:1-20; by the Simeonites, 1 Chron 4:42-43. Defeat the Israelites, Num 14:45; Judg 3:13. Israel commanded to destroy, Deut 25:17-19; 1 Sam 28:18. Prophecies against, Exod 17:14,16; Num 24:20.
AMAM. A city of Judah, Josh 15:26. Probably situated within the district assigned afterward to Simeon, Josh 19:1-9.
AMANA, a mountain mentioned in Song 4:8.
AMANUENSIS, Jer 36:4; Jer 45:1.
AMARIAH. 1. Two Levites, 1 Chron 6:7,52; 1 Chron 23:19; 1 Chron 24:23.
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2. Chief priest in the reign of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chron 19:11.
3. A high priest, father of Ahitub, 1 Chron 6:11; Ezra 7:3.
4. A Levite, who assisted in distributing temple gifts, 2 Chron 31:15-19.
6. Father of Zechariah, Neh 11:4.
7. A priest, returned from exile, Neh 10:3; Neh 12:2. Probably identical with one mentioned in Neh 12:13.
8. A returned exile. Divorces his idolatrous wife, Ezra 10:42.
AMASA. 1. Nephew of David, 2 Sam 17:25; 1 Chron 2:17. Joins Absalom, 2 Sam 17:25. Returns to David, and is made captain of the host, 2 Sam 19:13. Slain, 2 Sam 20:8-12; 1 Kings 2:5,32.
2. Son of Hadlai, 2 Chron 28:12.
AMASAI. 1. A Levite and ancestor of Samuel, 1 Chron 6:25,35.
2. Leader of a body of men disaffected toward Saul, who joined David, 1 Chron 12:18.
3. A priest and trumpeter, 1 Chron 15:24.
4. A Levite of the Kohathites, 2 Chron 29:12.
AMASHAI, a chieftain of Judah, Neh 11:13.
AMASIAH, a chief of the tribe of Judah, 2 Chron 17:16.
AMAZIAH. 1. A Levite, 1 Chron 6:45.
2. King of Judah. History of, 2 Kings 14; 2 Chron 25.
3. An idolatrous priest at Bethel, Amos 7:10-17.
4. Father of Joshah, 1 Chron 4:34.
AMBASSADORS. Sent by Moses to Edom, Num 20:14; to the Amorites, Num 21:21; by Gibeonites to the Israelites, Josh 9:4; Israelites to various nations, Judg 11:12-28; Hiram to David, 2 Sam 5:11; and Solomon, 1 Kings 5:1; Benhadad to Ahab, 1 Kings 20:2-6; Amaziah to Jehoash, 2 Kings 14:8; Ahaz to Tiglath, 2 Kings 16:7; Hoshea to So, 2 Kings 17:4; Sennacherib through Rabshakeh to Hezekiah, 2 Kings 19:9; Berodachbaladan to Hezekiah, 2 Kings 20:12; 2 Chron 32:31; Zedekiah to Egypt, Ezek 17:15.
Other references to, Prov 13:17; Isa 18:2; Isa 30:4; Isa 33:7; Isa 36:11; Isa 39:1-2; Luke 14:32.
FIGURATIVE: Job 33:23; Obad 1; 2 Cor 5:20; Eph 6:20.
AMBER, a vegetable fossil, Ezek 1:4,27; Ezek 8:2.
AMBITION. Falsely charged against Moses, Num 16:13. Parable of the thistle, illustrating, 2 Kings 14:9.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Matt 23:5-6; [Mark 12:38-39; Luke 11:43]; Matt 23:7,12
Mark 9:33; [Luke 22:24]; Mark 9:34-37; Matt 18:1; Luke 9:46.
Mark 10:35; [Matt 20:20]; Mark 10:36-44; [Luke 22:26]; Mark 10:45
See PRIDE.
INSTANCES OF: Lucifer, Isa 14:12-15. Eve, Gen 3:5-6. The builders of Babel, Gen 11:4. Aaron and Miriam, Num 12:2-10. Korah and his coconspirators, Num 16:3-35. Abimelech, Judg 9:1-6. Absalom, 2 Sam 15:1-13; 2 Sam 18:18. Ahithophel, 2 Sam 17:23. Adonijah, 1 Kings 1:5. Sennacherib, 2 Kings 19:23. Haman, Esther 5:9-13; Esther 6:6-9. Diotrephes, 3 John 9-10.
AMBUSH. INSTANCES OF: At Ai, Josh 8:2-22; Shechem, Judg 9:25,34; Gibeah, Judg 20:29-41. Near Zemaraim, 2 Chron 13:13. By Jehoshaphat, 2 Chron 20:22. See ARMIES.
AMEN. A word used to reinforce a statement, Num 5:22; Deut 27:12-26; Neh 5:13; 2 Cor 1:20; Rev 1:18; Rev 22:20. Used in prayer, 1 Kings 1:36; 1 Chron 16:36; Neh 8:6; Ps 41:13; Ps 72:19; Ps 89:52; Ps 106:48; Jer 28:6; Matt 6:13; 1 Cor 14:16; Rev 5:14; Rev 19:4. A title of Christ, Rev 3:14.
AMETHYST, a precious stone, Exod 28:19; Exod 3912; Rev 21:20.
AMI. See AMON, 3.
AMINADAB. See AMMINADAB.
AMITTAI, father of Jonah, 2 Kings 14:25; Jon 1:1.
AMMAH, a mountain, 2 Sam 2:24.
AMMI, a figurative name given to Israel, Hos 2:1.
AMMIEL. 1. One of the twelve spies. Num 13:12.
2. Father of Machir, 2 Sam 9:4-5; 2 Sam 17:27.
3. Father of Bathsheba, 1 Chron 3:5. Called also ELIAM, 2 Sam 11:3.
4. Son of Obededom, 1 Chron 26:5.
AMMIHUD. 1. Son of Laadan, 1 Chron 7:26, and father of Elishama, Num 1:10; Num 2:18.
2. Father of Shemuel, Num 34:20.
3. Father of Pedahel, Num 34:28.
4. Father of the king of Geshur, 2 Sam 13:37.
AMMINADAB. 1. Father in law of Aaron, Exod 6:23. Father of Nahshon, Num 1:7; Num 2:3. Lineage of, Ruth 4:18-20; 1 Chron 2:10; Matt 1:4; Luke 3:33.
2. A son of Kohath, 1 Chron 6:22.
3. A son of Uzziel, 1 Chron 15:10-11.
AMMINADIB. See AMMINADAB.
AMMISHADDAI, father of Ahiezer, Num 1:12.
AMMIZABAD, son of Benaiah, 1 Chron 27:6.
AMMON. See BENAMMI.
AMMONITES. Descendants of Benammi, one of the sons of Lot, Gen 19:38. Character of, Judg 10:6; 2 Kings 23:13; 2 Chron 20:25; Jer 27:3,9; Ezek 25:3,6; Amos 1:13; Zeph 2:10. Territory of, Num 21:24; Deut 2:19; Josh 12:2; Josh 13:10,25; Judg 11:13.
Israelites forbidden to disturb, Deut 2:19,37. Excluded from the congregation of Israel, Deut 23:3-6. Confederate with Moabites and Amalekites against Israel, Judg 3:12-13. Defeated by the Israelites, Judg 10:7-18; Judg 11:32-33; Judg 12:1-3; 1 Sam 11; 2 Sam 8:12; 2 Sam 10; 2 Sam 11:1; 2 Sam 12:26-31; 2 Sam 17:27; 1 Chron 18:11; 1 Chron 20:1-3; 2 Chron 20; 2 Chron 26:7-8; 2 Chron 27:5. Conspire against the Jews, Neh 4:7-8.
Solomon takes wives from, 1 Kings 11:1; 2 Chron 12:13; Neh 13:26. Jews intermarry with, Ezra 9:12; Ezra 10:10-44; Neh 13:23.
Kings of: Baalis, Jer 40:14; Jer 41:10; Hanun, 2 Sam 10; 1 Chron 19; Nahash, 1 Sam 11; 2 Sam 10:1-2; 1 Chron 19:1-2.
Idols of: Milcom, 2 Kings 23:13; Molech. See MOLECH. Prophecies concerning, Isa 11:14; Jer 9:25-26; Jer 25:15-21; Jer 27:1-11; Jer 49:1-6; Ezek 21:20,28-32; Ezek 25:1-11; Dan 11:41; Amos 1:13-15; Zeph 2:8-11.
AMNESTY. For political offenses: To Shimei, 2 Sam 19:16-23; to Amasa, 2 Sam 19:13, with 2 Sam 17:25.
AMNON. 1. Son of David, 2 Sam 3:2; 1 Chron 3:1. Incest of, and death, 2 Sam 13.
2. Son of Shimon, 1 Chron 4:20.
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AMON. 1. Governor of the city of Samaria, 1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chron 18:25.
2. King of Judah, 2 Kings 21:18-26; 2 Chron 33:21-25; Zeph 1:1; Matt 1:10.
3. Ancestor of one of the families of the Nethinims, Neh 7:59. Called AMI, Ezra 2:57.
AMORITES. Descendants of Canaan, Gen 10:15-16; 1 Chron 1:13-14. Were giants, Amos 2:9. Smitten by Chedorlaomer and rescued by Abraham, Gen 14.
Territory of, Gen 14:7; Num 13:29; Num 21:13. Deut 1:4,7,19; Deut 3:8-9; Josh 5:1; Josh 10:5; Josh 12:2-3; Judg 1:35-36; Judg 11:22; given to descendants of Abraham, Gen 15:21; Gen 48:22; Deut 1:20; Deut 2:26-36; Deut 7:1; Josh 3:10; Judg 11:23; Amos 2:10; allotted to Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, Num 32:33-42; Josh 13:15-21; conquest of, Num 21:21-30; Josh 10:11; Judg 1:34-36.
Chiefs of, Josh 13:21. Wickedness of, Gen 15:16; 2 Kings 21:11; Ezra 9:1. Idolatry of, Judg 6:10; 1 Kings 21:26. Judgments denounced against, Exod 23:24; Exod 33:2; Exod 34:10-11; Deut 20:17-18. Hornets sent among, Josh 24:12. Not exterminated, Judg 1:34-36; Judg 3:1-3,5-8; 1 Sam 7:14; 2 Sam 21:2; 1 Kings 9:20-21; 2 Chron 8:7. Intermarry with Jews, Ezra 9:1-2; Ezra 10:18-44. Kings of, Josh 10:3-26.
AMOS. A prophet, Amos 1:1. Forbidden to prophesy in Israel, Amos 7:10-17. Vision of, Amos 8:2.
AMOZ, father of Isaiah, 2 Kings 19:2,20; 2 Kings 20:1; Isa 1:1; Isa 13:1.
AMPHIPOLIS, a city of Macedonia, Acts 17:1.
AMPLIAS, a disciple, Paul sends greeting to, Rom 16:8.
AMRAM. 1. Father of Moses, Exod 6:18,20; Num 26:58-59; 1 Chron 6:3,18; 1 Chron 23:12-13. Head of one of the branches of Levites, Num 3:19,27; 1 Chron 26:23. Age of, at death, Exod 6:20.
3. Son of Dishon, 1 Chron 1:41. AMRAPHEL, king of Shinar, Gen 14:1,9.
AMUSEMENTS AND WORLDLY PLEASURES. Belong to the works of the flesh, Gal 5:19,21; are transitory, Job 21:12-13; Heb 11:25; vain, Eccles 2:11; choke the word of God in the heart, Luke 8:14; formed a part of idolatrous worship, Exod 32:4,6,19, with 1 Cor 10:7; Judg 16:23-25.
Lead to rejection of God, Job 21:14-15; poverty, Prov 21:17; disregard of the judgments and works of God, Isa 5:12; Amos 6:1-6; terminate in sorrow, Prov 14:13; lead to greater evil, Job 1:5; Matt 14:6-8; the wicked seek for happiness in, Eccles 2:1,8.
Indulgence in, a proof of folly, Eccles 7:4; a characteristic of the wicked, Isa 47:8; Eph 4:17,19; 2 Tim 3:4; Titus 3:3; 1 Pet 4:3; a proof of spiritual death, 1 Tim 5:6; an abuse of riches, James 5:1,5; wisdom of abstaining from, Eccles 7:2-3; shunned by the primitive saints, 1 Pet 4:3.
Abstinence from, seems strange to the wicked, 1 Pet 4:4; denounced by God, Isa 5:11-12;
exclude from the kingdom of God, Gal 5:21; punishment of, Eccles 11:9; 2 Pet 2:13; renunciation of, exemplified by Moses, Heb 11:25.—Bible Textbook.
See DANCING; GAMES; PLEASURE, WORLDLY; WORLDLINESS.
AMZI. 1. A Levite, 1 Chron 6:46.
ANAB, a city of Canaan, Josh 11:21; Josh 15:50.
ANAH. 1. Son of Seir, Gen 36:20,24,29; 1 Chron 1:38.
2. Father in law or mother in law of Esau. An error of copyist, probably, calls him daughter, instead of son, of Zibeon, the Hivite, Gen 36:2,14,24. Called also BEERI, Gen 26:34.
ANAHARATH, city on the border of Issachar, Josh 19:19.
ANAIAH, a priest, probably, who stood by Ezra while reading the law, Neh 8:4; Neh 10:22.
ANAK, father of three giants, Josh 15:13-14; Josh 21:11.
ANAKIMS. A race of giants, Num 13:28-33; Deut 1:28; Deut 2:10; Deut 9:2. Defeated: By Joshua, Josh 11:21-22; Caleb, Josh 14:12,15; Josh 15:13-14; Judg 1:20. See HEBRON.
ANAMMELECH, an Assyrian idol, 2 Kings 17:31.
ANAMIM, a tribe descended from Mizraim, Gen 10:13; 1 Chron 1:11.
ANAN, a Jew, returned from Babylonian captivity, Neh 10:26.
ANANI, a descendant of David, 1 Chron 3:24.
ANANIAH. 1. Son of Maaseiah, Neh 3:23; Neh 8:4.
2. Town of Benjamin, Neh 11:32.
ANANIAS. 1. High priest, before whom Paul was tried, Acts 23:2-5; Acts 24:1; Acts 25:2.
2. A covetous member of church at Jerusalem. Falsehood and death of, Acts 5:1-11.
3. A Christian in Damascus, Acts 9:10-18; Acts 22:12-16.
ANARCHY.
ANATH, father of Shamgar, Judg 3:31.
ANATHEMA MARANATHA, 1 Cor 16:22. See CURSE.
ANATHOTH. 1. City of refuge in Benjamin, Josh 21:18; 1 Chron 6:60. Abiathar confined in, 1 Kings 2:26. Birthplace of Jeremiah, Jer 1:1; Jer 32:7-12; of Abiezer, 2 Sam 23:27; of Jehu, 1 Chron 12:3. Prophecies
against, Jer 11:21-23. Inhabitants of, after Babylonian captivity, Ezra 2:23; Neh 7:27.
2. Son of Becher, 1 Chron 7:8.
3. A Jew, who returned from Babylon, Neh 10:19.
ANCHOR, Acts 27:29-30. FIGURATIVE: Heb 6:19.
ANCIENT OF DAYS, an appellation of Jehovah, Dan 7:9,13,22.
ANDREW. An apostle. A fisherman, Matt 4:18. Of Bethsaida, John 1:44. A disciple of John, John 1:40. Finds Peter, his brother, and brings him to Jesus, John 1:40-42. Call of, Matt 4:18; Mark 1:16. His name appears in the list of the apostles in Matt 10:2; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14. Asks the Master privately about the destruction of the temple, Mark 13:3-4. Tells Jesus of the Greeks who sought to see him, John 12:20-22. Reports the number of loaves at the feeding of the five thousand, John 6:8. Meets with the disciples after the Lord's ascension, Acts 1:13.
ANDRONICUS, kinsman of Paul, Rom 16:7.
ANEM, a Levitical city, 1 Chron 6:73.
ANER. 1. A Canaanitish chief, Gen 14:13,24.
2. A Levitical city of Manasseh, 1 Chron 6:70.
ANGEL. ONE OF THE HOLY TRINITY: Called ANGEL OF God, Exod 14:19; Judg 13:6; 1 Sam 29:9; 2 Sam 14:17,20; 2 Sam 19:27; Acts 27:23; Gal 4:14; ANGEL OF THE Lord, Gen 16:7,9; Gen 22:11; Exod 3:2; Num 22:23,25,27,32,35; Judg 2:1; Judg 6:11-12,21-22; Judg 13:3,6,9,13-21; 2 Sam 24:16; 1 Kings 19:7; 2 Kings 1:3,15; 2 Kings 19:35; 1 Chron 21:15,18; Ps 34:7; Ps 35:5-6; Zech 1:11-12; Zech 3:5; Zech 12:8; ANGEL OF HIS PRESENCE, Isa 63:9.
ANGEL. A CELESTIAL SPIRIT: Called ANGEL OF THE Lord, Matt 1:20,24; Matt 2:13,19; Matt 28:2; Luke 1:11; Acts 5:19; Acts 7:30,35; Acts 8:26; Acts 12:7,23; MORNING STARS, Job 38:7; HOSTS, Gen 2:1; Gen 32:2; Josh 5:14; 1 Chron 12:22; Ps 33:6; Ps 103:21; Luke 2:13; PRINCIPALITIES, POWERS, Eph 3:10; Col 1:16. Created, Gen 2:1; Neh 9:6; Col 1:16. Of different orders, Isa 6:2; 1 Thess 4:16; 1 Pet 3:22; Jude 9; Rev 12:7. Immortal, Luke 20:36. Worship God, Neh 9:6; Phil 2:9-11; Heb 1:6. Not to be worshipped, Col 2:18; Rev 19:10; Rev 22:8-9. Do not marry, Matt 22:30; Mark 12:25; Luke 20:35. Are obedient, Ps 103:20; Matt 6:10; Luke 11:2; 1 Pet 3:22; 2 Pet 2:11; Jude 6. Have knowledge of, and interest in, earthly affairs, Matt 24:36; Luke 9:31; Luke 15:7,10; 1 Tim 5:21; 1 Pet 1:12. See FUNCTIONS OF, below.
Men called angels, 2 Sam 19:27. Are examples of meekness, 2 Pet 2:11; Jude 9. Are wise, 2 Sam 14:17,20; mighty, Ps 103:20; 2 Pet 2:11; holy, Matt 25:31; Mark 8:38; elect, 1 Tim 5:21; innumerable, Deut 33:2; 2 Kings 6:17; Job 25:3; Ps 68:17; Heb 12:22; Jude 14.
Aspects of, Judg 13:6; Isa 6:2; Dan 10:6; Matt 28:3. See UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO, below.
FUNCTIONS OF: Guard the way to the
tree of life, Gen 3:24. Law given by, Acts 7:53; Gal 3:19; Heb 2:2. Medium of revelation to prophets, 2 Kings 1:15; Dan 4:13-17; Dan 8:19; Dan 9:21-27; Dan 10:10-20; Zech 1:9-11; Acts 8:26; Acts 23:9; Gal 3:19; Heb 2:2; Rev 1:1; Rev 5:2-14; Rev 7:1-3,11-17; Rev 8:2-13; Rev 9-20; Rev 22:6,16.
Remonstrates with Balaam, Num 22:22-27. Announces the birth of Samson, Judg 13; of John the Baptist, Luke 1:11-20; of Jesus, Matt 1:20-21; Luke 1:28-38; Luke 2:7-15. Warns Joseph to escape to Egypt, Matt 2:13. Minister to Jesus after the temptation, Matt 4:11; Mark 1:13; John 1:51; during his passion, Luke 22:43. Present at the tomb of Jesus, Matt 28:2-6; the ascension, Acts 1:11. Will be with Christ at his second coming, Matt 25:31; Mark 8:38; 2 Thess 1:7; Jude 14-15; at the judgment, Matt 13:39,41,49; Matt 16:27; Matt 24:31; Matt 25:31; Mark 13:27.
MINISTRANT TO THE RIGHTEOUS:
Gen 24:7; [Exod 32:34; Exod 33:2]; Gen 24:40
Ps 91:11-12; Matt 4:6; Luke 4:10-11.
EXECUTE JUDGMENTS UPON THE WICKED:
2 Sam 24:16-17; 1 Chron 21:15-16.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Ezek 1:13-14,24; Ezek 1:4-25; Ezek 10.
Luke 9:30-31; Matt 17:3; Mark 9:4.
APPEARANCES OF: To Abraham, Gen 18:2; Gen 22:11-18; Hagar, in the wilderness, Gen 16:7; Lot, in Sodom,