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ANTIOCHUS III
Government & Society - Inter-testament
Antiochus III, called “the Great,” was a Seleucid king who ruled Syria from 222 to 187 BC. He expanded his eastern territories but was defeated by Rome and later killed while attempting to plunder a temple.
ANTIOCHUS V
Government & Society - Inter-testament
Antiochus V, surnamed Eupator, became king of Syria as a boy after Antiochus Epiphanes. Under Lysias, he fought Judas Maccabeus and eventually made peace with the Jews, allowing their national customs.
ANTIOCHUS VI
Government & Society - Inter-testament
Antiochus VI was the son of Alexander Balas and a claimant to the Seleucid throne. His general Tryphon used him as a political instrument before having him assassinated after a short reign.
ANTIOCHUS VII
Government & Society - Inter-testament
Antiochus VII, surnamed Sidetes, was a Seleucid king who defeated Tryphon and besieged Jerusalem. He later fought the Parthians and was killed in battle.
Antipas
People & Groups - New Testament
Antipas refers to Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee and Perea who executed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus, and to a faithful Christian martyr at Pergamum praised in Revelation.
ANTIPATER
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Antipater was one of two Jewish envoys sent to the Romans and Spartans. His mission is mentioned in 1 Maccabees.
Antipatris
Places & Geography - New Testament
Antipatris was a city rebuilt by Herod the Great and named for his father, Antipater. Roman soldiers escorted Paul there on the night journey from Jerusalem toward Caesarea.
Antipatris, Or Antipatris
Places & Geography - New Testament
Antipatris, or the Market of Appius, was the city to which Roman soldiers brought Paul during his transfer from Jerusalem to Caesarea. Herod the Great had rebuilt it in honor of Antipater.
Antonia
Places & Geography - New Testament
Antonia was a fortress adjoining the temple area in Jerusalem. Herod the Great rebuilt and named it for Mark Antony; from its steps Paul addressed the crowd after his arrest.
Antothijah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Antothijah was a Benjamite and one of the sons of Jeroham. His name means “answers of Jehovah.”
Antothite
People & Groups - Old Testament
Antothite means an inhabitant of Anathoth. It is a variant form of Anathothite and is used of men associated with David’s forces.
Anub
People & Groups - Old Testament
Anub was a descendant of Judah and a son of Coz, or Hakkoz. He belonged to the family line associated with Ashur and Tekoa.
Anvil
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
An anvil is a heavy block or surface on which metal is shaped by hammering. Isaiah uses the image of workmen striking on the anvil while encouraging one another in their craft.
APACE
Other - Old Testament
Apace means rapidly, hastily, or quickly. It is used in older English expressions describing swift movement, such as fleeing quickly.
APART
Christian Life - Both
Apart means separately, alone, or by oneself. Scripture also uses it for separation associated with ceremonial uncleanness and for private prayer or instruction with Jesus and His disciples.
Ape
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
An ape was among the imported luxuries brought to Solomon by trading fleets. The biblical term probably refers broadly to a monkey or similar exotic animal from distant lands.
Apelles
People & Groups - New Testament
Apelles was a Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted as approved in Christ. His faithfulness had evidently been tested and recognized by the Christian community.
Apes
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Apes were exotic animals imported during Solomon’s prosperous reign, along with gold, silver, ivory, and peacocks. They probably came from distant regions such as India or Africa.
APHAEREMA
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Aphaerema was one of three districts taken from Samaria and added to Judea by Demetrius Nicator.
Apharsachites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Apharsachites were a group of colonists whom the Assyrian authorities settled in Samaria. They appear in records concerning opposition to the rebuilding of the temple.
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