Bible Dictionary
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Gaza
Places & Geography - Both
Gaza was a prominent Philistine city on the route between Palestine and Egypt. It was associated with Samson, was repeatedly fought over, and is mentioned in the account of Philip’s journey to meet the Ethiopian official.
GAZARA
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Gazara was a strongly fortified Judean city involved in the Maccabean wars. It is identified with ancient Gezer, where Simon Maccabeus built a palace and appointed his son John as military commander.
GAZATHITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gazathites were inhabitants of Gaza, the Philistine city on the southwest coast of Canaan.
Gazathites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gazathites were the inhabitants of Gaza, the important Philistine city on the southern coast of Canaan.
GAZELLE
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
The gazelle is a swift, graceful antelope of Syria and Palestine. In many Bible passages, the animal translated “roe” or “roebuck” is more probably the gazelle, which was admired for its beauty and speed.
Gazer
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gazer is another form of the name Gezer, a Canaanite city mentioned in accounts of David’s military campaigns.
GAZERA
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Gazera can refer either to the Maccabean fortress otherwise called Gazara, or to a family of temple servants who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel.
Gazez
People & Groups - Old Testament
Gazez was the name of two persons listed in Judah’s genealogies: a son of Caleb’s concubine Ephah and a son of Haran. The second reference may repeat the first person.
GAZING-STOCK
Sin & Judgment - Both
A gazing-stock is a person exposed publicly to be watched, mocked, and despised. Scripture uses the expression for humiliating punishment and for the suffering endured by faithful believers.
GAZITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gazites were inhabitants of Gaza, a Philistine city encountered by Israel in the period of the judges.
Gazites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gazites were the inhabitants of Gaza, the Philistine city associated especially with Samson’s imprisonment and final act of judgment.
Gazzam
People & Groups - Old Testament
Gazzam was the head of a family of the Nethinim who returned to Judah with Zerubbabel after the Babylonian exile.
GE-HARASHIM
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ge-harashim means “valley of craftsmen” or “valley of Charashim.” It was associated with the settlements of Lod and Ono and is mentioned among the places inhabited by Israelites.
Geba
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Geba was a Benjamite town and Levitical city near the northern boundary of Judah. It was associated with conflicts involving the Philistines and was later reoccupied after the exile.
Gebal
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gebal refers to a Phoenician coastal city, also known as Byblos, and to a mountainous district southeast of the Dead Sea. The city was connected with maritime trade and temple construction.
Gebalites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gebalites were inhabitants of Gebal, the Phoenician city. They are mentioned as workers connected with Solomon’s temple and as skilled men associated with the ships of Tyre.
Geber
Government & Society - Old Testament
Geber was the name of an official connected with Solomon’s administrative districts east of the Jordan. The name means “man” or “strong one,” and one reference may read “Ben-geber,” meaning “son of Geber.”
Gebim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gebim was a small place near Jerusalem mentioned in Isaiah’s description of the Assyrian advance. Its exact location is uncertain, though it was apparently north or northeast of Jerusalem.
Gedaliah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Gedaliah was the governor appointed over the Jewish remnant in Judah after Jerusalem’s destruction. He ruled from Mizpah but was treacherously murdered by Ishmael; the name also belongs to several other Old Testament men.
Gedeon
People & Groups - New Testament
Gedeon is the Greek form of Gideon, the judge and deliverer of Israel. He is mentioned among the faithful heroes in Hebrews.
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