Jathniel
Jathniel was a Korahite Levite and the fourth son of Meshelemiah. He served among the gatekeepers appointed for the temple service.
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Jattir
Jattir was a town in the hill country of Judah. It was assigned to the priests, and David sent part of the spoil from his victory over the Amalekites to its inhabitants.
Javan
Javan was a son of Japheth whose descendants were associated with the Greeks, especially the Ionians. Scripture also names Javan as a trading place or people connected with goods supplied to Tyre.
Javelin
A javelin was a spear or lance used as a weapon. Scripture distinguishes lighter throwing lances from heavier military spears.
Jaw-bone
The jaw-bone of a donkey became Samson’s weapon when he defeated a thousand Philistines. The associated place, Lehi, may have been named for its jaw-like shape.
Jazer
Jazer was an Amorite city east of the Jordan taken by Moses and given to Gad. Its fertile pasturelands were later assigned to the Merarite Levites.
Jaziz
Jaziz was a Hagrite who supervised King David’s flocks. He is mentioned among the officers responsible for the king’s property.
Jealousy
Jealousy may describe sinful suspicion or envy, but it can also mean ardent concern for another’s honor or for faithfulness to God. Scripture presents God’s jealousy as His rightful demand for exclusive devotion and condemns selfish human jealousy.
Jealousy offering
The jealousy offering was the offering brought by a husband who suspected his wife of unfaithfulness. It formed part of the priestly procedure prescribed in Numbers 5 for seeking God’s judgment.
Jealousy, Image of
The image of jealousy was an idolatrous object seen by Ezekiel in a vision of the temple court. It represented the grievous idolatry that provoked God’s judgment.
Jealousy, Waters of
The waters of jealousy were water given to a woman suspected of adultery under the procedure in Numbers 5. The outcome was understood as revealing guilt or innocence before God.
Jearim
Jearim, meaning forests, was a mountain on Judah’s northern boundary. It was also known as the mountain whose landmark was Chesalon.
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