Bible Dictionary
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457 entries found
En-eglaim
Places & Geography • Old Testament
En-eglaim was a place near the Dead Sea in Ezekiel’s vision of restored waters. Fishermen were to stand between it and En-gedi.
En-gannim
Places & Geography • Old Testament
En-gannim, meaning “fountain of gardens,” was the name of two towns: one in Judah and one in Issachar. The latter was assigned to the Gershonite Levites.
EN-GEDI
Places & Geography • Both
An oasis and town on the western shore of the Dead Sea, known for its springs, palms, and vines. It belonged to Judah and was a refuge for David from Saul.
EN-HADDAH
Places & Geography • Old Testament
A town in the allotment of Issachar, mentioned with En-gannim. It is probably identified with Kefr Adan, west of Jenin.
En-hakkore
Places & Geography • Old Testament
En-hakkore was the spring that God provided in response to Samson’s cry after his victory over the Philistines. Its name commemorates the one who called upon the Lord.
EN-HAZOR
Places & Geography • Old Testament
A city in the territory of Naphtali, listed with Kedesh, Edrei, and Iron. Its name suggests a spring, though its precise site is uncertain.
EN-RIMMON
Places & Geography • Old Testament
A southern city associated with Judah and Simeon, later reinhabited after the exile. It is commonly identified with a site north of Beersheba.
En-rogel
Places & Geography • Old Testament
En-rogel was a spring or well near Jerusalem and a landmark on the boundary between Judah and Benjamin. David’s spies hid there, and Adonijah held his feast nearby when he sought the throne.
En-shemesh
Places & Geography • Old Testament
En-shemesh, meaning “fountain of the sun,” was a spring marking the boundary between Judah and Benjamin, east of Jerusalem.
EN-TAPPUAH
Places & Geography • Old Testament
A town or spring on the border of Ephraim and Manasseh, probably in the land of Tappuah. Its likely location was near Yasuf, north of Lebonah.
ENABLE
Christian Life • New Testament
To strengthen or endow with strength. In 1 Timothy 1:12 the word describes Christ strengthening Paul for ministry.
ENAIM
Places & Geography • Old Testament
A place in the lowland of Judah between Adullam and Timnah. It is probably the same as Enam, though its exact site is uncertain.
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