(Encyclopedia) Maher-shalal-hash-bazMaher-shalal-hash-bazmāˈər-shălˈəl-hăsh-băz [key] [Heb.,=the spoil speeds, the prey hastens], in the Bible, name of Isaiah's son, symbolizing hope for Judah during…
(Encyclopedia) Immanuel or EmmanuelImmanuelboth: ĭmănˈy&oomacr;əl [key] [Heb.,=God with us], in the Book of Isaiah, name given to the child who would be a sign to Judah of her deliverance. In the…
(Encyclopedia) JesseJessejĕsˈē [key], in the Bible, the descendant of Rahab, the grandson of Boaz and Ruth, and the father of David. Referring to the restoration of the Davidic monarchy, the Book of…
(Encyclopedia) JothamJothamjōˈthəm [key], in the Bible. 1 The only one of Gideon's sons not killed by Abimelech; noted for his parable of the trees electing the bramble to be their king. 2 King of…
actressBorn: 4/20/1949Birthplace: Cloquet, Minnesota Academy Award-winning film, television and stage actress who began to blossom in the early 80s with her roles in Tootsie (1982) and Frances (…
(Encyclopedia) HezekiahHezekiahhĕzəkīˈə [key], in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Ahaz. During his reign Sennacherib of Assyria routed (701 b.c.) the rebellious Jews, laid seige to…
(Encyclopedia) SennacheribSennacheribsĕnăkˈərĭb [key] or Senherib, d. 681 b.c., king of Assyria (705–681 b.c.). The son of Sargon, Sennacherib spent most of his reign fighting to maintain the empire…
Senate Years of Service: 1869-1875Party: RepublicanBOREMAN, Arthur Inghram, a Senator from West Virginia; born in Waynesburg, Pa., July 24, 1823; moved to Virginia with his parents, who…
(Encyclopedia) seraphseraphsĕrˈəf [key], plural seraphimseraph–ĭm [key], supernatural being. The name seems to derive from the Hebrew word “to burn.” According to the Book of Isaiah, seraphim have…
