Bible Dictionary
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BENEDICTION
Worship & Prayer - Both
A benediction is a spoken blessing or prayer for God’s favor. In Israel, the Aaronic priests pronounced the blessing of Numbers 6; the practice continued in Christian worship through scriptural blessings such as 2 Corinthians 13:14.
BENEFACTOR
Christian Life - New Testament
A benefactor is one who confers benefits on others. Jesus contrasted worldly rulers who received this title with the humility required in His kingdom, where greatness is shown through service rather than status.
BENEFIT
Christian Life - Both
A benefit is a good deed, gift, or advantage received from another. Scripture calls people to remember God’s benefits and recognizes benefits received through service and kindness.
Benejaakan
People & Groups - Old Testament
A people or clan descended from Jaakan, whose name was also given to wells used during Israel’s wilderness journey. Akan is another form of the name in the genealogical records.
Benekedem
People & Groups - Old Testament
A general designation for peoples living east of Palestine. The expression occurs in descriptions of nomadic or eastern peoples.
BENEVOLENCE
Christian Life - New Testament
“Benevolence” is an older rendering in 1 Corinthians 7:3 concerning the mutual duty of husband and wife. The underlying sense is an obligation or due kindness within the marriage relationship.
Benhadad
People & Groups - Old Testament
The name of three kings of Damascus in the biblical history of Syria. Ben-hadad I opposed Israel and aided Asa; Ben-hadad II fought Ahab and later died after Hazael’s treachery; Ben-hadad III was defeated by Israel under Jehoash.
Benhail
People & Groups - Old Testament
A prince whom King Jehoshaphat sent with others to teach the people in the cities of Judah.
Benhanan
People & Groups - Old Testament
A descendant of Judah, identified as the son of Shimon.
Beninu
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Levite who joined those sealing the covenant made in the days of Nehemiah.
Benjamin
People & Groups - Both
Benjamin was Jacob’s youngest son, born to Rachel. His descendants formed the tribe of Benjamin, which received territory between Ephraim and Judah and included Saul and the apostle Paul among its notable members.
Benjamin, High Gate Or Gate Of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A gate of Jerusalem associated with the territory of Benjamin, mentioned by Jeremiah and Zechariah.
Benjamin, The Land Of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The territory allotted to Benjamin lay between Ephraim, Judah, the Jordan, and Dan. It was a mountainous region containing important roads, ravines, and historic towns.
Benjamin, The Tribe Of
People & Groups - Both
The tribe descended from Benjamin. It was known for skilled archers and slingers, endured a nearly disastrous civil war, and later became closely associated with Judah.
BENJAMITE
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Benjamite was a member of the tribe of Benjamin. Notable Benjamites included Ehud, Saul, Sheba, and Shimei.
Beno
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Levite descended from Merari, identified as the son of Jaaziah.
Benon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Another name for Baal-meon, a town east of the Jordan later associated with Beth-baal-meon and Beth-meon.
Benoni
People & Groups - Old Testament
The name Rachel gave Benjamin at his birth, meaning “son of my sorrow.” Jacob changed it to Benjamin, “son of my right hand.”
Benzoheth
People & Groups - Old Testament
A descendant of Judah, named as the son of Zoheth.
Beor
People & Groups - Old Testament
Beor was the father of Bela, an early king of Edom, and also the father of Balaam the seer.
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