Bible Dictionary
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Jezreel, Portion of
Places & Geography • Old Testament
The portion of Jezreel was the field adjoining the city. Naboth owned part of it, and Ahab desired it for a garden before Jezebel arranged Naboth’s death.
Jezreel, Tower of
Places & Geography • Old Testament
The tower of Jezreel was a defensive tower overlooking the approach to the city and the valley below.
Jezreel, Valley of
Places & Geography • Old Testament
The valley of Jezreel lay between the ranges of Gilboa and Moreh and extended toward the Jordan. It was the scene of Gideon’s victory over Midian and of the defeat and death of Saul and Jonathan by the Philistines.
JEZREELITE
People & Groups • Old Testament
A Jezreelite was a native or inhabitant of Jezreel. Naboth is specifically called a Jezreelite in the account of Ahab and the vineyard.
Jezreelitess
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jezreelitess means a woman from Jezreel. The term is especially applied to Ahinoam, one of David’s wives.
Jibsam
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jibsam was a son of Tola of the tribe of Issachar. The name is also written Ibsam.
Jidlaph
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jidlaph was a son of Nahor, Abraham’s brother.
Jimna
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jimna was the firstborn son of Asher, also called Jimnah or Imnah.
JIMNA, JIMNAH
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jimna, or Jimnah, was a son of Asher. The name is rendered Imnah in the Revised Version.
Jimnah
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jimnah is another form of Jimna, the firstborn son of Asher.
Jimnites, The
People & Groups • Old Testament
The Jimnites were the descendants of Jimna or Imnah, a son of Asher.
Jinah
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Jinah was a city on the southern boundary of Judah, near Edom. Its exact location is uncertain.
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