Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Amninadab
People & Groups - New Testament
Amninadab is a variant spelling of Amminadab, an ancestor of Jesus listed in the genealogies of Matthew and Luke.
Amnon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amnon was the eldest son of David, who committed a grave offense against Tamar. Absalom later arranged his death; another Amnon was a descendant of Ezra.
Amok
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amok was a chief priest who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. He was an ancestor of Eber, who served as priest in the days of Joiakim.
Amon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amon was the name of a governor of Samaria, a king of Judah who continued his father Manasseh’s idolatry and was assassinated, and an Egyptian deity worshiped at Thebes. The biblical references also mention a family head among the returning exiles.
Amon, Or Amen
God - Old Testament
Amon, also called Amen, was an Egyptian deity especially associated with Thebes. He was worshiped as Amen-Ra, or “Amen the Sun,” and is mentioned in connection with No-amon.
Amorite, The Amorites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Amorites were a prominent people of Canaan before Israel’s conquest. They occupied the hill country and extensive territories east of the Jordan, including the kingdoms ruled by Sihon and Og.
Amorites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Amorites were a warlike people whose name could describe the inhabitants of the hill country, the people of Canaan generally, or the specific kingdom ruled by Sihon. Joshua defeated them, and their kingdom disappeared from biblical history after the conquest.
Amos
Prophecy - Old Testament
Amos was a shepherd and dresser of sycamore trees from Tekoa in Judah whom God called to prophesy during the reigns of Uzziah and Jeroboam II. He confronted Israel’s idolatry, injustice, luxury, and moral corruption while proclaiming judgment and future restoration.
Amos, Book Of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Amos contains the prophet’s judgments against surrounding nations, Judah, and especially Israel. It records prophetic visions of coming punishment and concludes with a promise of restoration and blessing.
Amoz
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amoz was the father of Isaiah the prophet. Scripture records little about his personal history beyond his family relationship to Isaiah.
Amphipolis
Places & Geography - New Testament
Amphipolis was an important city of Macedonia on the Strymon River and a station on the Via Egnatia. Paul and Silas passed through it on their journey from Philippi to Thessalonica.
Amplias
People & Groups - New Testament
Amplias was a Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans. He was addressed as a believer belonging to the Lord.
Ampliatus
People & Groups - New Testament
Ampliatus, also called Amplias, was a Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted as his beloved in the Lord. The name was also found among people connected with the imperial household.
Amram
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amram was the father of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses, and belonged to the family of Kohath in the tribe of Levi. Another Amram was among those in Ezra’s time who had taken a foreign wife.
Amramites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Amramites were a Levitical family descended from Amram. They belonged to the Kohathite division and helped guard the tabernacle and its sacred furnishings.
Amraphel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amraphel was king of Shinar and one of the rulers allied with Chedorlaomer in the campaign against Sodom and the cities of the plain. Abraham later pursued the victorious kings and rescued Lot.
Amulets
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Amulets were ornaments, gems, or inscribed objects worn as supposed protections against enchantments. Biblical references connect some earrings with idolatrous practices and foreign religious customs.
Amzi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Amzi was the name of a Levite descended from Merari and of a priestly ancestor from the family of Adaiah. Both are mentioned in genealogical or postexilic records.
Anab
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Anab was a town in the hill country of Judah. Joshua expelled the Anakim from it, and it was included among Judah’s allotted cities.
Anah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Anah was the name of several Horite or Edomite figures in Genesis, including a son of Seir and a son of Zibeon. One Anah is associated with discovering unusual springs in the wilderness.
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