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Ain, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) AinAināˈĭn [key], in the Bible. 1 Town, N ancient Palestine. 2 See En-rimmon.

Ariel, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) ArielArielāˈrēĕl [key], in the Bible, aide of Ezra. In two other passages AV calls them “lionlike men” (“two ariels of Moab” in RV). Nothing is known of them. Ariel is also used as a…

Gaius, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) GaiusGaiusgāˈyəs [key], in the New Testament. 1 Corinthian Christian, Paul's host. 2 Corinthian baptized by Paul. 3 Companion of Paul, native of Derbe. 4 Macedonian companion of Paul.…

Sion, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) SionSionsīˈən [key], in the Bible. 1 Same as Mt. Hermon. 2 Variant of Zion.

Bakewell, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Bakewell, Robert, 1725–95, English livestock breeder and agriculturist. He successfully bred livestock for meat rather than appearance, developing new breeds, which included the…

Uri , in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) UriUriy&oomacr;ˈrī [key], in the Bible. 1 Father of Bezaleel (1.) 2 Father of Geber (2.) 3 Porter.

Paris GIBSON, Congress, MT (1830-1920)

Senate Years of Service: 1901-1905Party: DemocratGIBSON, Paris, a Senator from Montana; born in Brownfield, Oxford County, Maine, July 1, 1830; attended the common schools and the Fryeburg…

Don Byron COLTON, Congress, UT (1876-1952)

COLTON, Don Byron, a Representative from Utah; born near Mona, Juab County, Utah, September 15, 1876; moved with his parents to Uintah County, Utah, in 1879; attended the public schools and…

Brawley

(Encyclopedia) Brawley, city (2020 pop. 26,416), Imperial co., SE Calif.; inc. 1908. It is situated in the Imperial Valley, SE of the Salton Sea.…