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Elon in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(an oak). 1. A Hittite, whose daughter was one of Esau's wives. Ge 26:34; 36:2 (B.C. 1797.) 2. The second of the three sons attributed to Zebulun, Ge 46:14; Nu 26:26 and the founder of the family of the Elonites. (B.C. 1695.) 3. Elon the Zebulonite, who judged Israel for ten years, and was buried in Aijalon in Zebulun. Jud 12:11,12 (B.C. 11...

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Elymas in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

Arabic (alim, "wise," related to ulema) for Barjesus, the Jew sorcerer associated with Sergius Paulus. proconsul of Cyprus at Paul's visit (Acts 13:6, etc.). Struck blind for "seeking to turn away the deputy (proconsul) from the faith." As he opposed the gospel light, in significant retribution he lost the natural light. Contrast Paul's simult...

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Enos in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

e'-nos, e'-nosh ('enosh, "mortal"; 'Enos): In the New Testament (the Revised Version (British and American) and the King James Version) and the Old Testament (the King James Version except 1 Ch 1:1), the form is Enos; in the Old Testament (the Revised Version (British and American) and 1 Ch 1:1 the King James Version), the form is Enosh. ...

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Epaenetus in Easton's Bible Dictionary

commendable, a Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutation (Rom. 16:5). He is spoken of as "the first fruits of Achaia" (R.V., "of Asia", i.e., of proconsular Asia, which is probably the correct reading). As being the first convert in that region, he was peculiarly dear to the apostle. He calls him his "well beloved."...

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Elipheleh in Easton's Bible Dictionary

God will distinguish him, one of the porters appointed to play "on the Sheminith" on the occasion of the bringing up of the ark to the city of David (1 Chr. 15:18, 21)....

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Elisha in Naves Topical Bible

(Successor to the prophet Elijah) -Elijah instructed to anoint 1Ki 19:16 -Called by Elijah 1Ki 19:19 -Ministers unto Elijah 1Ki 19:21 -Witnesses Elijah's transporting, receives a double portion of his spirit 2Ki 2:1-15; 3:11 -Mocked by the young men of Beth-el 2Ki 2:23,24 -Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable Shun...

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Elishah in Easton's Bible Dictionary

the oldest of the four sons of Javan (Gen. 10:4), whose descendants peopled Greece. It has been supposed that Elishah's descendants peopled the Peloponnesus, which was known by the name of Elis. This may be meant by "the isles of Elishah" (Ezek. 27:7)....

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Elishama in Hitchcock's Bible Names

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Elishua in Naves Topical Bible

A son of David 2Sa 5:15; 1Ch 14:5 -Called EIASHAMA 1Ch 3:6...

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Elkanah in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

1. Son of Korah, son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi (Exodus 6:24); compare 1 Chronicles 6:22-23, where an Elkanah is mentioned, grandson of Korah. "The children of Korah died not" when he was consumed (Numbers 26:11). 2. A descendant of the previous Elkanah, in the line of Ahimoth or Mahath (1 Chronicles 6:26; 1 Chronicles 6:35). 3. A...

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