Bible Names A-G

Azzur in Easton's Bible Dictionary

helper. (1.) The father of Hananiah, a false prophet (Jer. 28:1). (2.) The father of Jaazaniah (Ezek. 11:1). (3.) One of those who sealed the covenant with Jehovah on the return from Babylon (Neh. 10:17)....

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Asshur in Naves Topical Bible

Son of Shem, and ancestor of the Assyrians Ge 10:11,22; 1Ch 1:17; Eze 32:22...

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Assos in Easton's Bible Dictionary

a sea-port town of Proconsular Asia, in the district of Mysia, on the north shore of the Gulf of Adramyttium. Paul came hither on foot along the Roman road from Troas (Acts 20:13, 14), a distance of 20 miles. It was about 30 miles distant from Troas by sea. The island of Lesbos lay opposite it, about 7 miles distant....

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Azariah in Easton's Bible Dictionary

whom Jehovah helps. (1.) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:8). (2.) Son of Ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather Zadok as high priest (1 Chr. 6:9; 1 Kings 4:2) in the days of Solomon. He officiated at the consecration of the temple (1 Chr. 6:10). (3.) The son of Johanan, high priest in the reign of Abijah and Asa (2 Chr. 6:1...

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Azmaveth in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(strong unto death). 1. One of David's mighty men, a native of Bahurim, 2Sa 23:31; 1Ch 11:33 and therefore probably a Benjamite. (B.C. 1060). 2. A descendant of Mephibosheth, or Merib-baal. 1Ch 8:36; 9:42 3. The father of Jeziel and Pelet, two of the skilled Benjamite slingers and archers who joined David at Ziklag 1Ch 10:3 perhaps identica...

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Azur in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

1. Jeremiah 28:1. 2. Ezekiel 11:1. 3. Nehemiah 10:17....

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Asshur in Smiths Bible Dictionary

second son of Shem, Ge 10:22 also the Hebrew form for Assyria. [ASSYRIA]...

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Assos in Hitchcock's Bible Names

approaching; coming near...

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