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Raamiah in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

ra-a-mi'-a (ra`amyah; Codex Vaticanus Naamia; Codex Alexandrinus, Rheelma): One of the leading men who returned with Zerubbabel from captivity (Neh 7:7). In the corresponding passage in Ezr 2:2, where the same list is named, a slight variation in form is given. "Reelaiah" is the name found in this passage. Doubtless, one is a corruption of the...

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Rabmag in Smiths Bible Dictionary

Jer 39:3,13 a title borne by Nergal-sharezer, probably identical with the king called by the Greeks Neriglissar. [NERGAL-SHAREZER] (it probably means chief of the magi; at all events it was "an office of great power and dignity at the Babylonian court, and probably gave its possessor special facilities for gaining the throne.")...

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Rabsaris in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

1. Sent by Sennacherib with Tartan and Rabshakeh against Jerusalem (2 Kings 18:17). ("chief eunuch"), often a minister of state or a commander in expeditions (margin, 2 Kings 25:19). 2. One of Nebuchadnezzar's princes at the taking of Jerusalem under Zedekiah (Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13); probably a title of Nebushasban, i.e. worshipper o...

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Quirinius in Naves Topical Bible

-Governor of Syria when Jesus was born Lu 2:2...

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Raamiah in Naves Topical Bible

-One of those who returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon Ne 7:7 -Called REELAIAH in Ezr 2:2...

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Rabmag in Easton's Bible Dictionary

Assyrian Rab-mugi, "chief physician," "who was attached to the king (Jer. 39:3, 13), the title of one of Sennacherib's officers sent with messages to Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem (2 Kings 18:17-19:13; Isa. 36:12-37:13) demanding the surrender of the city. He was accompanied by a "great army;" but his mission was unsuccessful....

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Raama in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

ra'-a-ma (ra`ma'): Thus spelled only in 1 Ch 1:9; elsewhere "Raamah" (ra`mah). A son of Cush and father of Sheba and Dedan (Gen 10:7 = 1 Ch 1:9). In Ezekiel's lament over Tyre (Ezek 27:22) the tribe of Raamah is mentioned along with Sheba as a mercantile people who provided the inhabitants of Tyre with spices, precious stones and gold. It has ...

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Raamiah in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(thunder of Jehovah), one of the chiefs who returned with Zerubbabel. Ne 7:7 In Ezr 2:2 he is called REELAIAH. (B.C. 445.)...

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Rabmag in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13. frontNERGAL SHAREZER.) Probably Magis not Magus or Magusu ("the Magi") of the Behistun inscription; the Magi had no standing in Neriglissar's time at Babylon. Emga means "priest," so Rabmag is "chief priest." The office was one of high dignity, and gave opportunities for gaining possession of the throne....

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Raamah in Naves Topical Bible

-1. Son of Cush Ge 10:7; 1Ch 1:9 -2. A place in Arabia Eze 27:22...

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