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Sadat, Anwar al-

(Encyclopedia) Sadat, Anwar al-Sadat, Anwar al-änwärˈ äl-sädätˈ [key], 1918–81, Egyptian political leader and president (1970–81). He entered (1936) Abbasia Military Academy, where he became friendly…

Chushan-rishathaim

(Encyclopedia) Chushan-rishathaimChushan-rishathaimky&oomacr;ˈshăn-rĭshəthāˈĭm [key], in the Bible, Mesopotamian king, conqueror and oppressor of Israel.

Bezek

(Encyclopedia) BezekBezekbēˈzĕk [key], in the Bible. 1 Country or city of Adoni-bezek. 2 Bivouac of Israel.

Beth-haccerem

(Encyclopedia) Beth-hacceremBeth-haccerembĕth-hăkˈərĕm [key], in the Bible, town, probably the modern En Kerem (Israel), SW of Jerusalem.

Sihon

(Encyclopedia) SihonSihonsīˈhən [key], in the Bible, king of the Amorites, who attacked Israel. He became a figure for the mighty fallen.

Balak

(Encyclopedia) BalakBalakbāˈlăk [key], in the Bible, king of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel. Balac is a Greek form.

Rick Perry: Campaign Issues 2016

Where he stands Rick Perry, May 2015 Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore Related Links Hillary Clinton: Campaign Issues Campaign 2016 Closest…

News of the World: 1998

A Small Step for Middle East Peace... An October 1998 summit at Wye Mills, Md., generated the first real progress in the stymied Middle East peace talks in 19 months. With President Bill…

Abdon

(Encyclopedia) AbdonAbdonăbˈdŏn [key], in the Bible. 1 Judge of Israel. 2 Officer under Josiah. He also appears as Achbor.

Jokneam

(Encyclopedia) JokneamJokneamjŏkˈnēăm [key], in the Bible, Canaanite royal city, later a Levitical city of Zebulun, SW of Mt. Carmel (in present-day Israel).