Bible Dictionary
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Belteshazzar
People & Groups - Old Testament
Belteshazzar was the Babylonian name given to Daniel. It must be distinguished from Belshazzar, the Babylonian ruler in Daniel 5.
Ben
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ben was a Levite appointed to assist in the musical service connected with bringing the ark to Jerusalem. The text and identity are somewhat uncertain.
BEN-ABINADAB
Government & Society - Old Testament
Ben-Abinadab was one of Solomon’s officers who supplied provisions for the king and his household for one month each year. His district was the region of Dor, and his wife was Tappath, Solomon’s daughter.
Ben-ammi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ben-ammi was the son of Lot’s younger daughter and the traditional ancestor of the Ammonites. His name means “son of my people” or “son of my kindred.”
BEN-DEKER
Government & Society - Old Testament
Ben-Deker was one of the twelve officers appointed to provide food for Solomon’s household.
BEN-GEBER
Government & Society - Old Testament
Ben-Geber was one of Solomon’s twelve commissariat officers responsible for supplying provisions for the king’s household.
Ben-hadad
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ben-hadad was a recurring title or name of kings of Syria, especially rulers of Damascus who fought against Israel. Several successive Syrian kings bore this name.
BEN-HAIL
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ben-Hail was one of the princes sent by King Jehoshaphat through the cities of Judah to teach the people.
BEN-HANAN
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ben-Hanan was a son of Shimon from the tribe or family of Judah.
BEN-HESED
Government & Society - Old Testament
Ben-Hesed was one of Solomon’s officers responsible for supplying provisions for the king and his household.
BEN-HUR
Government & Society - Old Testament
Ben-Hur was one of the twelve officers who supplied provisions for Solomon’s household.
BEN-ONI
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ben-Oni, meaning “son of my sorrow,” was the name Rachel gave her son at her death. Jacob changed the child’s name to Benjamin.
BEN-ZOHETH
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ben-Zoheth was a son of Ishi from the family of Judah.
Benaiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was one of David’s mighty warriors and commander of the royal guard. He supported Solomon and became commander of Israel’s army after Joab’s death; other men named Benaiah are also listed.
Benammi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Benammi means “son of my people.” He was the son of Lot’s younger daughter and the progenitor of the Ammonites.
Bench
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A bench was a deck or seating structure on a ship. Ezekiel uses the benches of Tyre’s merchant ship in a poetic description of the city’s wealth and maritime trade.
BENE-BERAK
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Bene-Berak was a town in the territory assigned to the tribe of Dan. It was located near the Mediterranean coast southeast of Joppa.
Bene-jaakan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The descendants of Jaakan, mentioned as a wilderness stopping place during Israel’s journey. They are associated with Beeroth, “the wells of the children of Jaakan.”
BENEATH
Places & Geography - New Testament
Beneath means under or below. In John 8:23, “from beneath” refers primarily to the earthly, worldly sphere in contrast with heaven, though the language may also carry a deeper spiritual implication.
Beneberak
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A city allotted to the tribe of Dan, mentioned among Dan’s inherited towns.
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