Bible Dictionary
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Ararat
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ararat was a mountainous region of western Asia, associated with Armenia. The ark rested upon its mountains after the Flood, and its kingdoms are mentioned in connection with Assyria and Babylon.
ARATHES
Government & Society - Inter-testament
Arathes, or Ariarathes, was king of Cappadocia during the second century BC. He was displaced by Demetrius Soter, later regained power, and received a Roman letter supporting the Jews.
Araunah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Araunah was a Jebusite whose threshing floor David bought for an altar to the Lord after the plague caused by the census. The site on Mount Moriah later became the location of Solomon’s temple.
Arba
People & Groups - Old Testament
Arba was regarded as the ancestor or chief hero of the Anakim. Hebron was therefore called Kirjath-arba, or “city of Arba.”
Arbah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Arbah is another form of the name associated with Hebron. Kirjath-arba means “the city of Arba.”
Arbathite
People & Groups - Old Testament
An Arbathite was a native of the Arabah, or possibly Beth-arabah. Abi-albon, also called Abiel, one of David’s mighty men, was known by this designation.
ARBATTA
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Arbatta was an uncertain district near Galilee. During the Maccabean period, Simon carried Jews from this area to Jerusalem for protection from heathen attack.
ARBELA
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Arbela was a place in Galilee associated with caves used for refuge and defense. It was visited or fortified by several leaders, including Bacchides, Herod, and Josephus, though the exact route in 1 Maccabees is uncertain.
Arbite
People & Groups - Old Testament
An Arbite was a native of Arab or the southern region of Judah. Paarai, one of David’s mighty men, was called the Arbite.
Arch
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
In Ezekiel, “arch” is probably a rendering of a Hebrew word meaning porch, portico, or colonnade. The precise meaning is uncertain, though arched and corbelled construction was known in ancient Palestine.
Arch Of Titus
Government & Society - Inter-testament
The Arch of Titus is a Roman triumphal monument commemorating the conquest of Judea and destruction of Jerusalem. Its reliefs depict Roman soldiers carrying the temple’s menorah and sacred vessels.
Archangel
Angels & Spiritual Beings - New Testament
An archangel is a chief or exalted angel. Scripture mentions an archangel in connection with the Lord’s return and identifies Michael as an archangel.
Archelaus
People & Groups - New Testament
Archelaus was a son of Herod the Great who governed Judea, Samaria, and Idumea. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus avoided Judea after returning from Egypt because of him; Rome later deposed him for misgovernment.
Archer
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
An archer is a person who shoots with a bow. Archers were used in hunting and warfare, and the bow can represent strength or military power.
Archery
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Archery is the use of the bow and arrow in hunting or warfare. It was practiced from ancient times and was an important military skill among several peoples mentioned in Scripture.
Archevite
People & Groups - Old Testament
An Archevite was an inhabitant of Erech in Babylonia. Archevites were among the peoples transplanted by the Assyrians into the cities of Samaria.
Archevites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Archevites were probably inhabitants of Erech who were settled as colonists in Samaria after the Assyrian resettlements.
Archi
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Archi was a place on the boundary of Ephraim and Benjamin, near Bethel and Beth-horon. The name may also refer to a clan associated with that place.
Archippus
People & Groups - New Testament
Archippus was a Christian teacher associated with the church at Colossae and a fellow soldier of Paul. Paul urged him to fulfill the ministry he had received in the Lord.
Archite
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Archite was the designation of Hushai, David’s friend and counselor. He was a native of Archi and served as the king’s friend during David’s reign.
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