Bible Dictionary
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IBIS
The ibis is a sacred bird of Egypt and may be the bird referred to by the Hebrew term translated “owl” in Isaiah 34:11. The identification is uncertain, with “bittern” also suggested.
Ibleam
Ibleam was a city assigned to Manasseh, though the Canaanites remained there. It was near the route where King Ahaziah was wounded while fleeing from Jehu, and it was also called Bileam.
Ibneiah
Ibneiah was a Benjamite, son of Jeroham, listed among the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the exile.
Ibnijah
Ibnijah was a Benjamite and the father of Reuel, listed among the families associated with Jerusalem.
Ibri
Ibri was a Merarite Levite descended from Jaaziah and belonging to the Levitical divisions organized in David’s time.
Ibzan
Ibzan was the tenth judge of Israel. He judged for seven years, came from Bethlehem, and was buried there after arranging marriages for his many sons and daughters.
Ice
Ice is rare in the ordinary climate of Palestine but appears in Scripture as evidence of God’s power over creation. It is also used figuratively of the coldness or unreliability of certain streams.
Ichabod
Ichabod was the son of Phinehas and grandson of Eli. His mother named him “no glory” when the ark was captured and Eli and Phinehas died, declaring that the glory had departed from Israel.
Iconium
Iconium was a city of Asia Minor visited by Paul and Barnabas. A church was established there despite opposition, and Paul later strengthened the believers; the city is identified with modern Konya.
Idalah
Idalah was a town in the territory of Zebulun, listed with Shimron and Bethlehem. Its precise location is uncertain.
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