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Ira, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia)Ira īˈrə [key], in the Bible. 1 Chief officer of David. 2, 3 Two of David's guard. ...Igal
(Encyclopedia)Igal īˈgăl [key], in the Bible. 1 Spy sent by Moses into Canaan. 2 One of David's guard. ...Morse code
(Encyclopedia)CE5 Morse code [for S. F. B. Morse], the arbitrary set of signals used on the telegraph (see code). It may also be used with a flash lamp for visible signaling. The international (or continental) M...Beefeaters
(Encyclopedia)Beefeaters, popular name for the Yeomen of the Guard and for the warders of the Tower of London. Both wear colorful uniforms modeled after those of the Elizabethan period. ...Sibbecai
(Encyclopedia)Sibbecai or Sibbechai both: sĭbˈəkī, –kāˌī [key], in the Bible, one of David's guard, noted for his fight with the Philistine giant. He is also called Mebunnai. ...Shimri
(Encyclopedia)Shimri shĭmˈrī [key], in the Bible. 1 Descendant of Simeon. 2 Father of one of David's guard. 3 One who helped clean the Temple in Hezekiah's reign. ...Arias, Arnulfo
(Encyclopedia)Arias, Arnulfo ärno͞olˈfō ärˈyäs [key], 1901–88, president of Panama (1940–41, 1949–51, Oct., 1968). A Harvard-trained physician, he led the coup that deposed President Florencio Harmodio...Hezrai
(Encyclopedia)Hezrai –rō [key], in the Bible, one of David's guard. ...Joha
(Encyclopedia)Joha jōˈhə [key], in the Bible. 1 Son of Beriah (3.) 2 One of David's guard. ...Grivas, George
(Encyclopedia)Grivas, George grēˈväs [key], 1898–1974, Greek and Cypriot general, b. Cyprus. He joined the Greek army and early became an advocate of enosis (the union of Cyprus with Greece). After World War I...Browse by Subject
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