Bible Names H-M

Julius in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(soft-haired), the centurion of "Augustus' band," to whose charge St. Paul was delivered when he was sent prisoner from Caesarea to Rome. Ac 27:1,3 (A.D. 60.)...

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Jozabad in Easton's Bible Dictionary

whom Jehovah bestows. (1.) One of the Benjamite archers who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:4). (2.) A chief of the tribe of Manasseh (1 Chr. 12:20)....

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Jubal in Naves Topical Bible

-The inventor of musical instruments Ge 4:21...

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Judah in Naves Topical Bible

-1. Son of Jacob Ge 35:23 Intercedes for Joseph's life when his brothers were about to kill him, and proposes that they sell him to the Ishmaelites Ge 37:26,27 Takes two wives Ge 38:1-6 Lives at Chezib Ge 38:5 His incest with his daughter-in-law Ge 38:12-26 Goes down into Egypt for corn (grain) Ge 43:1-10; 44:14-34; 46:28 Prophetic b...

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Julius in Easton's Bible Dictionary

the centurion of the Augustan cohort, or the emperor's body-guard, in whose charge Paul was sent prisoner to Rome (Acts 27:1, 3, 43). He entreated Paul "courteously," showing in many ways a friendly regard for him....

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Jonas in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(a dove). 1. The prophet Jonah. Mt 12:39,40,41; 16:4 2. Father of Peter. Joh 21:15-17 [JONA]...

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Joram in Naves Topical Bible

-1. A son of Toi 2Sa 8:9,10 Called HADORAM 1Ch 18:10 -2. Also called JEHORAM King of Israel 2Ki 1:17; 3:1 King of Syria sends Naaman to, so that Namaan may be healed of his leprosy 2Ki 5:1-27 Has war with the king of Syria 2Ki 6:8-23; 7; 8:28,29; 2Ch 22:5,6 Inquires for the particulars concerning Elisha's miracles 2Ki 8:4,5 Killed by...

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Joshua in Easton's Bible Dictionary

Jehovah is his help, or Jehovah the Saviour. The son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim, the successor of Moses as the leader of Israel. He is called Jehoshua in Num. 13:16 (A.V.), and Jesus in Acts 7:45 and Heb. 4:8 (R.V., Joshua). He was born in Egypt, and was probably of the age of Caleb, with whom he is generally associated. He shared in ...

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