Bible Names A-G

Archite in Easton's Bible Dictionary

the usual designation of Hushai (2 Sam. 15:32; 17:5, 14; 1 Chr. 27:33), who was a native of Archi. He was "the king's friend", i.e., he held office under David similar to that of our modern privy councillor....

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Ardon in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

ar'-don ('ardon, meaning unknown): One of the three sons of Caleb and Azubah, of the tribe of Judah (1 Ch 2:18)....

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Aretas in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(graver). 1. A contemporary of Antiochus Epiphanes, B.C. 170, and Jason. 2 Macc. 5:8. 2. The Aretas alluded to by St. Paul 2Co 11:32 was father-in-law of Herod Antipas....

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Arieh in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

("lion".) (2 Kings 15:25). Slain with King Pekahiah by the conspirator Pekah....

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Arioch in Naves Topical Bible

1. King of Ellasar Ge 14:1,9 -2. Captain of Nebuchadnezzars guard Da 2:14,15,24,25...

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Aristarchus in Easton's Bible Dictionary

best ruler, native of Thessalonica (Acts 20:4), a companion of Paul (Acts 19:29; 27:2). He was Paul's "fellow- prisoner" at Rome (Col. 4:10; Philemon 1:24)....

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Apollos in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(given by Apollo) a Jew from Alexandria, eloquent (which may also mean learned) and mighty in the Scriptures; one instructed in the way of the Lord, according to the imperfect view of the disciples of John the Baptist, Ac 18:24 but on his coming to Ephesus during a temporary absence of St. Paul, A.D. 54, more perfectly taught by Aquila and Pri...

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Aquila and Priscilla in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

Always spoken of together. Husband and wife one in Christ. She is named Prisca Romans 16:3 in the three oldest manuscripts; Priscilla is its diminutive (2 Timothy 4:19), the name of endearment. As she is often named first (only in Acts 18:2; 1 Corinthians 16:19 Aquila has the first place; Acts 18:26 in Sin., Vat., Alex. manuscripts has Priscil...

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Arad in Naves Topical Bible

1. A city on the south of Canaan Nu 21:1; 33:40 Subdued by Joshua Jos 12:14 -2. Son of Beriah 1Ch 8:15...

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