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Sanballat

(Encyclopedia)Sanballat sănbălˈət [key], in the Bible, one of the Persian officials in Palestine who consistently opposed Nehemiah in his restoration of Jerusalem. He is called a Horonite, a designation perhaps...

Shalim, Land of

(Encyclopedia)Shalim, Land of shāˈlĭm [key], in 1 Samuel, unidentified region, perhaps N of Jerusalem. ...

Shallun

(Encyclopedia)Shallun shălˈən [key], in Nehemiah, one who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. ...

Halohesh

(Encyclopedia)Halohesh hălōˈhĕsh [key] [Heb.,=Hallohesh], in the Bible, father of Shallum, ruler in Jerusalem. ...

Hanani

(Encyclopedia)Hanani hănˈənī, hānāˈ– [key], in the Bible. 1 Chief singer of David. 2 Seer who reproved Asa. Apparently this is the father of Jehu. 3 Governor of Jerusalem. ...

Kirjath-jearim

(Encyclopedia)Kirjath-jearim kûrˈjăth-jēˈərĭm [key], in the Bible, ancient fortress and holy place, ancient Palestine, W of Jerusalem. It also appears as Kirjath, Kirjath-arim, Kirjath-baal, Baalah, and Baal...

Al Karak

(Encyclopedia)Al Karak äl käräkˈ [key], town (1997 est. pop. 19,000), W central Jordan. It is also known as Krak. It is a road junction and an agricultural trade center. The ancient Kir Moab (also mentioned in ...

Eichmann, Adolf

(Encyclopedia)Eichmann, Adolf īkhˈmän [key], 1906–62, German National Socialist official. A member of the Austrian Nazi party, he headed the Austrian office for Jewish emigration (1938). His zeal in deporting ...

Salem, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia)Salem sāˈləm [key] [Heb.,=peace], in the Bible, royal city of Melchizedek, traditionally identified with Jerusalem. ...

Bartlett, William Henry

(Encyclopedia)Bartlett, William Henry, 1800–1854, English painter and illustrator. After four visits to the United States, Bartlett illustrated a book, American Scenery (1840), with panoramic vistas of the Americ...