(Encyclopedia) NeballatNeballatnēbălˈăt [key], in the Bible, Benjamite town, W central ancient Palestine, NE of present-day Lod, Israel. It was reoccupied after the return from captivity.
(Encyclopedia) OthnielOthnielŏthˈnēĕl [key], in the Bible, first judge of Israel after the death of Joshua. For capturing a city he was given as wife Caleb's daughter Achsah.
(Encyclopedia) covenantcovenantkŭvˈənənt [key], agreement entered into voluntarily by two or more parties to do or refrain from doing certain acts. In the Bible and in theology the covenant is the…
(Encyclopedia) PekahiahPekahiahpēˌkəhīˈə [key], in the Bible, king of Israel, son and successor of Menahem. His reign was ended by his murder at the hands of his general Pekah.
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Dozens Are Killed at Iraqi Market (July 1): More than 60 people are killed by a suicide bomber in a Shiite neighborhood in Baghdad. A Sunni member of parliament, Tayseer Najah al-Mashhadani,…
(Encyclopedia) Abel-beth-maachahAbel-beth-maachahāˈbəl-bĕth-māˈəkə [key], town, ancient Palestine, the modern Tel Abil (Israel), S of Metulla. In the Bible, it was attacked by Behadad and taken by…
(Encyclopedia) MozahMozahmōˈzə [key], town, W of Jerusalem. It is identical with Qaluniya (Israel). Vespasian settled Roman legions here and called it Colonia Amasa. It is mentioned in the Book of…