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Michael, persons in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) Michael, in the Bible. 1 Father of Sethur the spy. 2 Chief of Issachar. 3 One of David's captains at Ziklag. 4 Jehoshaphat's murdered son.

Ezra, persons in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) Ezra, in the Bible. 1 Central figure of the book of Ezra. 2 Priest who returned with Zerubbabel.

Obadiah, persons in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) ObadiahObadiahōˌbədīˈə [key], in the Bible. 1 Prophet, author of the book of Obadiah. 2 Ahab's major-domo. 3 Descendant of David. 4 One of David's mighty men. 5 Prince under…

Saint Martin-in-the-Fields

(Encyclopedia) Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, church in London, England, on Trafalgar Square; built 1721–26 by James Gibbs. It has a Corinthian portico and elaborate spire. It is the prototype for many…

Jesus, persons in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) Jesus, in the Bible. 1 Jesus Christ, see Jesus. 2 Son of Sirach, author of Ecclesiasticus. 3 Jesus Justus, converted Jew in Rome. 4 Hero of the book of Joshua.

Maachah, persons in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) Maachah or MaacahMaacahboth: māˈəkə [key], in the Bible. 1 Absalom's mother. 2 See Maoch. 3 Idolatrous wife of Rehoboam. She was Absalom's daughter and mother of Abijah. 4 Caleb's…

Popular Music Glossary

acid rockRock music with a repetitive beat and lyrics that suggest psychedelic experiences.alternativeGuitar-based rock with desultory male vocalists or chirpy female vocalists. It grew in response…

Notable Cuban Biographies, A-Z

Raul Castro, president of Cuba. Source: Ismael Francisco, Cubadebate via AP Biographies by Category: Athletes Film, Television, and Theater Personalities Leaders and…

Micah, persons in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) MicahMicahmīˈkə [key], in the Bible. 1 Prophet, author of the book of Micah. 2 Levite. It is also spelled Michah. 3 Ephraimite whose sacred belongings were taken from him. 4 Son of…