Glossary
the primary biblical text
for The United Kingdom of Israel
The following proper nouns name people and places mentioned in the biblical text for the Turning to God’s Word Catholic Bible study The United Kingdom of Israel: Saul, David & Solomon Foreshadow Christ the King.
Aaron—Levite; brother of Moses and first high priest identified in the Bible, although the fourteenth chapter of the book of Genesis identifies Melchizedek as “priest of God Most High.” Lesson 3
Abda—Father of Adoniram, who was given authority over forced labor in Solomon’s kingdom. Lesson 24
Abel-Meholah—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Issachar. Lesson 24
Abel of Beth-Maacah—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Naphtali. Abel of Beth-Maacah sometimes appears in Scripture as Abel-Beth-Maacah. Lesson 20
Abi-Albon—Arbathite; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Abiathar—The son of Ahimelech and a member of the priestly clan of Eli. Abiathar was the only priest to escape the slaughter at Nob. Lessons 5, 8, 11, 14, 17–20, 23–24
Abiel—Benjaminite; father of Kish and Ner; grandfather of Saul. Lessons 1, 4
Abiezer—From Anathoth; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Abigail (1)—Wife of David; mother of Chile-ab; widow of Nabal of Carmel. Lessons 9, 11–12
Abigail (2)—Sister of Zeruiah; wife of Ithra the Ishmaelite. Lesson 18
Abijah—One of Samuel’s two sons, both of whom became corrupt judges at Beer-Sheba. Lesson 1
Abimelech—The son of Gideon who slew all of his brothers except Jotham. Abimelech eventually was killed when a woman in the besieged town of Thebez dropped a millstone on his head. Lesson 15
Abinadab (1)—A Judahite who was the second son of Jesse of Bethlehem. Lesson 5
Abinadab (2)—One of Saul’s sons who was slain by Philistines at Mount Gilboa. Lesson 11
Abinadab (3)—A Judahite who had protective care of the ark of the covenant before it was moved to Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Abishag—A beautiful Shunammite nurse who ministered to David. Lesson 23
Abishai—A Judahite who was the son of David’s sister Zeruiah. Lessons 9, 12, 14, 17, 19–20, 22
Abital—One of David’s wives. Abital became the mother of Shephatiah, David’s fifth son. Lesson 12
Abner—A Benjaminite and the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. Abner became commander of Saul’s army. Lessons 4–5, 7, 9, 12, 23
Absalom—The third son of David. Absalom’s mother was Maach, and he was born at Hebron. Lessons 12, 16–20, 23
Achish—A Philistine king of Gath. Lessons 5, 9–10, 23
Adonijah—The fourth son of David. Adonijah’s mother was Haggith, and he was born at Hebron. Lessons 12, 23
Adoniram—Son of Abda; given authority over forced labor in Solomon’s kingdom. Lessons 24–25
Adoram (1)—Appointed by David to oversee forced labor in the kingdom. Lesson 20
Adoram (2)—Taskmaster over forced labor in the united kingdom at the time of Solomon’s death. Adoram was slain when the 10 northern tribes of Israel rebelled against the harsh policies that precipitated the tearing apart of the united kingdom. Lesson 28
Adri-el—Member of the tribe of Issachar; husband of Saul’s elder daughter Merab. Lessons 6, 20
Adullam—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; frequently ruled by the Philistines. Lessons 5, 22
Agag—King of the Amalekites; slain by Samuel. Lesson 4
Agee—Hararite; father of Shammah, third of the top three mighty men of David. Lesson 22
Ahasbai—From Maacah; father of Eliphlelet, one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Ahiam—Hararite; son of Sharar; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Ahijah—Member of the priestly clan of Eli; his kindness to David led to the slaughter of almost the entire priestly community at Nob. Lesson 4
Ahijah (2)—Son of Shisha; given authority with his brother Elihoreph as secretaries in Solomon’s kingdom. Lesson 24
Ahijah (3)—A prophet from Shiloh who announced that God was about to tear Solomon’s united kingdom apart and give the 10 northern tribes to Jeroboam. Lesson 28
Ahilud (1)—Father of Jehoshaphat, recorder under both David and Solomon. Lessons 14, 20, 24
Ahilud (2)—son of Baana of the same name who was charged with providing food from Taanach, Megiddo, and Beth-Shean for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Ahima-az (1)—Father of Saul’s wife Ahino-am. Lesson 4
Ahima-az (2)—Son of Zadok. Lesson 17–19
Ahima-az (3)—Official charged with providing food from Naphtali for Solomon’s household; married to Solomon’s daughter Basemath. Lesson 24
Ahimelech (1)—Member of the priestly clan of Eli; his kindness to David led to the slaughter of almost the entire priestly community at Nob. Lessons 5, 8, 11
Ahimelech (2)—Hittite member David’s army. Lesson 9
Ahimelech (3)—Grandson of the member of the priestly clan of El whose kindness to David led to the slaughter of almost the entire priestly community at Nob. Lesson 14
Ahimelech (2)—or with the Hittite in the twenty-sixth chapter of the First Book of Samuel. Lesson 9
Ahinadab—Son of Iddo; charged with providing food from Mahanaim for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Ahino-am (1)—Saul’s wife; daughter of Ahima-az. Lesson 4
Ahino-am (2)—David’s wife from Jezreel; mother of Amnon. Lessons 9, 11–12
Ahio—Judahite; son of Abinadab of Baale-Judah. Lesson 13
Ahishar—Official given authority over palace operations in Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Ahithophel—Gilonite; David’s counselor and father of Eliam, one of David’s mighty men. Lessons 17–18, 22
Ahitub (1)—Member of the priestly clan of Eli; father of the priest Ahijah (Ahimelech). Lessons 4, 7
Ahitub (2)—Father of the priest Zadok. Lesson 14
Ahohi—Grandfather of Eleazar, one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Ahohites—Descendants of Ahohi. Lesson 22
Aiah—Father of Saul’s concubine Rizpah. Lessons 12, 20
Aijalon—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the tribe of Dan. Lesson 4
Amalek—Edomite ruler; grandson of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob (Israel); also refers to regions inhabited by the people descended from Amalek (see the thirty-sixth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 4, 10, 14
Amasa—Ishmaelite; son of Ithra (Jether); replaced Joab as David’s general after the uprising led by Absalom. Lessons 18–20, 23
Amalekites—Descendants of Amalek, grandson of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob (Israel) (see the thirty-sixth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 4, 9, 11
Ammah—Hill of undetermined location in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 12
Ammiel—Father of Machir of Lo-Debar, who sheltered Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth. Lessons 14, 18
Ammihud—Aramean (Syrian); father of Talmai, king of Geshur. Lesson 16
Ammonites—People descended from an incestuous union between Abraham’s nephew Lot and Lot’s younger daughter (see the nineteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 2–4, 14–15, 18, 22, 27–28
Amnon—First son of David; born to Ahino-am at Hebron. Lessons 12, 16
Amorites—Inhabitants of the land of Canaan prior to the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt (see the fifteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 1, 20, 24, 27
Anathoth—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 22–23
Aphek—city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Asher. Lesson 10
Aphiah—Benjaminite; ancestor of Saul. Lesson 1
Arabah—Barren district, usually referring to the area south of the Dead Sea. Lessons 8, 12
Arabia—Arabian Peninsula. Lesson 27
Aram—One of the sons of Shem (see the book of Genesis 10:22) who founded the nation of Aram, a region of Mesopotamia northeast of territory inhabited by the descendants of Jacob. The nation of Aram was known as Syria before being conquered by the Assyrians. Assyria, also located in Mesopotamia, was a founded by Aram’s brother Asshur. Lessons 14, 17
Araunah—Jebusite; owner of the threshing floor where the LORD stayed the hand of the destroying angel to prevent harm to inhabitants of Jerusalem. Lesson 22
Arbathites—Inhabitants of the Arabah, a barren region south of the Dead Sea. Lesson 22
Arbites—Inhabitants of Arab, a city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 22
Archites—Israelites living in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 17–18
Argob—Region in Bashan in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 24
Ariels—Two Moabite warriors slain by Benaiah. Lesson 22
Armoni—Benjaminite; son of Saul and the concubine Rizpah. Lesson 20
Aroer—City of undetermined location in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 11, 22
Arubboth—Town of uncertain location, possibly in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 24
Asher—Son of Jacob (Israel); territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of Asher. Lesson 24
Asahel—Judahite; son of David’s sister Zeruiah. Lessons 12, 22
Ashkelon—Philistine seaport on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Lesson 11
Ashtaroth—Plural of Ashtareth, the Canaanite goddess of fertility, love, and war; refers to idols used in worshiping her. Lessons 1, 3, 11
Ashtoreth—Canaanite goddess of fertility, love, and war; the plural Ashtoroth refers to the idols used in worshiping her. Lesson 27
Ashurites—Genealogically: descendants of Asher, son of Jacob (Israel); or geographically: inhabitants of territory allotted by God to the tribe of Asher. Lesson 12
Athach—City of undetermined location in territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 11
Azariah (1)—Levite; son of Zadok; appointed chief priest in Solomon’s kingdom. Lesson 24
Azariah (2)—son of Nathan; given authority over Solomon’s officers. Lesson 24
Azekah—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 5
Azmaveth—From Bahurim; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
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Baalath—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Dan. Lesson 27
Baale-Judah—Also Kiriath-Jearim; city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah on the border with territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 13
Baal-Hazor—Location in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 16
Baal-Perazim—Site of a decisive battle against the Philistines in the Valley of Rephaim in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 13
Baals—Idols used in worship of the principal Canaanite god of agriculture. Lessons 1, 3
Baana (1)—Son of Ahilud; charged with providing food from Taanah, Megiddo, and Beth-Shean for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Baana (2)—Son of Hushai; charged with providing food from Asher and Bealoth for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Baanah (1)—Benjaminite; son of Rimmon; with his brother murdered Saul’s son Ish-bosheth. Lesson 12
Baanah (2)—From Netophah, father of Heleb, one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Bani—Gadite; one of of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Bahurim—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 12, 17–19, 22–23
Barak—Member of the tribe of Naphtali; judge and military leader of Israel. Lesson 3
Barzillai (1)—Gileadite from Robelim; supported David after Absalom usurped the throne. Lessons 18–19, 23
Barzillai (2)—Meholathite, father-in-law of Saul’s daughter Merab, whose five sons are given to the Gibeonites to be slain to atone for Saul’s ill-advised slaughter of Gibeonites. Lesson 20
Basemath—Daughter of Solomon. Lesson 24
Bashan—Fertile region on the east side of the upper Jordan River in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 24
Bathsheba—Wife of Uriah; after Uriah’s death she became one of David’s wives and mother of Solomon. Lessons 15, 23
Bealoth—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Asher. Lesson 24
Becorath—Benjaminite; ancestor of Saul. Lesson 1
Be-Eroth—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 12, 22
Be-Erothites—Inhabitants of Be-eroth in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 12
Beer-Sheba—City in territory originally allotted by God to the tribe of Simeon but later absorbed by the tribe of Judah; often used to describe the southernmost boundary of territory occupied by the descendants of Jacob. Lessons 1, 12, 18, 22, 24
Ben-Abinadab—Official charged with providing food from Naphath-Dor for Solomon’s household; married to Solomon’s daughter Taphath. Lesson 24
Benaiah—Son of Jehoiada; one of David’s mighty men; captain of David’s bodyguard. Lessons 14, 20, 22–24
Ben-Deker—Official charged with providing food from Makaz, Sha-albim, Beth-Shemesh, and Elonbeth-Hana for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Ben-Geber—Official charged with providing food from Ramoth-Gilead for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Ben-Hesed—Official charged with providing food from Arubboth for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Ben-Hur—Official charged with providing food from the hill country in Ephraim for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Benjamin—Son of Jacob; territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of Benjamin. Lessons 1–4, 12, 19–20, 24, 28
Benjaminites—Genealogically: descendants of Benjamin, son of Jacob; or geographically: inhabitants of territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 1, 7, 12, 17, 19–20, 22–23
Berothai—City in the Zobah region of Aram (Syria). Lesson 14
Besor brook—Brook flowing to the Mediterranean Sea from territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 11
Betah—City in the Zobah region of Aram (Syria). Lesson 14
Beth-Aven—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 3–4
Beth-Car—Undetermined location between Mizpah and the Mediterranean Sea in territory allotted by God to the the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 1
Bethel—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim; on the circuit of places Samuel visited each year performing his duties as judge of Israel. Lessons 1-3, 11
Beth-Horon—One of two cities (Upper Beth-Horon and Lower Beth-Horon) located on the border between the territories allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin and the half-tribe of Ephraim; one or both received designation as a Levitical city. Lessons 3, 27
Bethlehem—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 5, 7, 12, 22
Bethlehemites—Inhabitants of Bethlehem in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; sometimes also called Ephrathites because Ephratha is so near to Bethlehem. Lessons 5, 20
Beth-Maacah—See Abel of Beth-Maacah. Lesson 20
Beth-Rehob (Rehob)—Region in Aram (Syria) that supplied the Ammonites with mercenaries to fight David’s forces. Lesson 14
Beth-Shan—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Issachar. Lessons 11, 20
Beth-Shean—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 24
Beth-Shemesh—Levitical city along the Philistine border within territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 24
Bezek—Location in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 2
Bichri—Benjaminite; father of Sheba, who led an uprising against David after the death of Absalom. Lesson 20
Bichrites—Benjaminite relatives and supporters of Sheba, son of Birchri. Lesson 20
Boaz—Name given one of the pillars in Solomon’s temple; also the name of David’s great grandfather. Lesson 25
Borashan—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 11
Bozez—Rocky crag on one side of a pass between Michmash and Geba in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 4
Brook of Egypt—Traditionally thought to refer to the Nile River; scholars recently have suggested that the term may refer to a river that no longer exists but once marked the boundary between Egypt and the territory inhabited by the Israelites. Lesson 26
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Cabul—”Land of Cabul,” term meaning “as good as nothing”; used by Hiram to describe the 20 cities in Galilee given to him by Solomon. Lesson 27
Canaanites—Descendants of Noah’s grandson Canaan; inhabited of the land of Canaan prior to the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt (see the Table of Nations in the tenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 22, 27
Calcol—One of the sons of Mahol who were renowned for wisdom second only to Solomon. Lesson 24
Caleb—Region in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; settled by descendants of Caleb, great grandson of Judah. Lesson 11
Calebites—Inhabitants of Hebron, a Levitical city associated with Caleb, in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 9
Carmel—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons X, 9, 11–12, 22
Chemosh—Pagan god, the worship of which included child sacrifice; may be related to Milcom and Molech. Lessons 27–28
Cherethites—Elite soldiers who served as David’s bodyguards. Lessons 11, 14, 17, 20, 23
Chile-ab—Second son of David; born to Abigail at Hebron. Lesson 12
Chimham—Servant of Barzillai; some scholars suggest Chimham is Barzillai’s son. Lesson 19
Cushites—Descendants of Cush, eldest son born to Noah’s son Ham (see the Table of Nations in the tenth chapter of the book of Genesis. Lesson 19
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Damascus—City in Aram (Syria) that eventually became the capital of several small kingdoms in the region. Damascus is about 130 miles north of Jerusalem Lessons 14, 28
Dan—Son of Jacob (Israel); two sections of territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of Dan; often used to describe the northernmost boundary of territory occupied by the tribes of Israel. Lessons 12, 18, 22, 24
Darda—One of the sons of Mahol who were renowned for wisdom second only to Solomon. Lesson 24
David—Judahite; youngest son of Jesse of Bethlehem; chosen by God as the second king to rule over the 12 tribes of Israel.
Dodo (1)—Ahoite; father of Eleazar, one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Dodo (2)—Bethlehemite; father of Elhanan, one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Doeg—Edomite; chief of Saul’s herdsmen; on Saul’s orders he slew the priests from Nob. Lesson 5
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Ebenezer—“Stone of help”; war memorial between Mizpah and Bethel. Lesson 1
Edom—Region inhabited by descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob (Israel) (see the thirty-sixth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 4, 14, 27–28
Edomites—Descendants of Edom, the twin brother of Jacob (Israel); inhabitants of the region of Edom (see the thirty-sixth chapter of the book ofGenesis). Lessons 5, 14, 27–28
Eglah—David’s wife; mother of Ithre-am, David’s sixth son. Lesson 12
Egypt—Land in the northeast corner of Africa surrounding the Nile River; inhabited by descendants of Egypt, son of Ham and grandson of Noah (see the Table of Nations in the tenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 1-4, 9, 11, 14, 24–28
Egyptians—Inhabitants of Egypt, or people who can trace their ancestry to that location (see the Table of Nations in the tenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 2–3, 11, 22
Ekron—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; frequently ruled by the Philistines. Lessons 1, 5
Ela—Father of Shime-i, who was charged with providing food from Benjamin for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Elah valley—Low area between Gath and Azekah in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 5, 7
Eleazar—Ahoite; son of Dodo; second of the top three among David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Elhanan—Bethlehemite; slew Goliath the Gittite; one of David’s mighty men. Lessons 20, 22
Eli—Priest at Shiloh who instructed Samuel as a youth. Lessons 4, 23
Eliab—Judahite; eldest son of Jesse of Bethlehem. Lesson 5
Eliada (1)—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Eliada (2)—Father of Rezon. Lesson 28
Eliahba—From Sha-Albon; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Eliam (1)—Father of Bathsheba, David’s wife and mother of Solomon. Lesson 15
Eliam (2)—From Gilo; son of Ahithophel; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Elihoreph—Son of Shisha; given authority with his brother Ahijah as secretaries in Solomon’s kingdom. Lesson 24
Eliphelet (1)—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Eliphelet (2)—From Maach; son of Ahasbai; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Elishama—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Elishu-a—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Elonbeth-Hanan—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Dan. Lesson 24
Eloth—City on the Red Sea in Edom to the south of territory inhabited by the Israelites. Lesson 27
En-Dor—city in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 10
En-Gedi (Jeshimon)—City and wilderness region in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 8
En-Rogel—spring south of Jerusalem in the Kidron Valley in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 18, 23
Ephes-Dammim—Location between Socoh and Azekah in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 5
Ephraim—Egyptian-born son of Joseph adopted by Jacob; territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of Ephraim. Ephraim’s descendants are called a half-tribe instead of a tribe. Lessons 1-4, 12, 16, 19–20, 24
Ephraimites—Genealogically, the term Ephraimites refers to descendants of Ephraim; geographically, Ephraimites refers to inhabitants of territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lessons 28
Ephrathites—Inhabitants of Ephrath (Ephrathah) in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 5, 24
Eshtemoa—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 11
Ethan—Ezrahite; one of the sons of Mahol who were renowned for wisdom second only to Solomon. Lesson 24
Euphrates—River in Aram (Syria), one of four flowing from Eden; also called “the great river.” Lesson 14
Ezion-Geber—City on the Gulf of Aqaba in Edom to the south of territory inhabited by the Israelites. Lesson 27
Ezrahites—Descendants of one of two men with the name Zerah, one a Judahite and the other a Levite. Lesson 24
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Gaash—Mountainous region in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 22
Gad (1)—Son of Jacob (Israel); territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of Gad. Lessons 3, 22
Gad (2)—Prophet who advised David to flee from the stronghold. Lessons 7, 22
Gadites—Genealogically: descendants of Gad, son of Jacob (Israel); or geographically: inhabitants of territory allotted by God to the tribe of Gad. Lesson 22
Galilee—Region encompassing territories allotted by God to the tribes of Asher, Naphtali, and Zebulun. Lesson 27
Gallim—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 9
Gareb—Ithrite; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Gath—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; frequently ruled by the Philistines. Lessons 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 17, 20, 23
Gaza—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; frequently ruled by the Philistines. Lesson 24
Geba—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 3–4, 13
Gebal—Phoenician seaport north and west of territory inhabited by the Israelites. Lesson 25
Geber—Son of Uri; charged with providing food from Gilead for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Genubath—The son born to Hadad the Edomite and his Egyptian wife, who was the sister of Tahpenes, the wife of the Pharaoh at that time. Lesson 28
Gera—Benjaminite; father of Shime-i. Lessons 17, 19, 23
Geshur—Small Aramean (Syrian) kingdom in the region of Gilead in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lessons 12, 16–17
Geshurites—Inhabitants of Geshur, a small Aramean (Syrian) kingdom in the region of Gilead in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh, or people who can trace their ancestry to that location. Lesson 9
Gezer—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lessons 13, 27
Giah—Undetermined location in territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 12
Gibe-ah—Saul’s home in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 2–4, 7–9. 22
Gibeath-Elohim—”Hill of God” near Gibe-ah in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 2
Gibeon—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 12, 20, 24, 27
Gibeonites—Inhabitants of Gibeon, a Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 20
Gihon—Area surrounding the spring that supplied water to Jerusalem. Lesson 23
Gilboa—also Mount Gilboa; mountain in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lessons 10–11, 20
Gilead—Entire region east of the Jordan River. Lessons 2–3, 11–12, 18, 20, 22, 24
Gileadites—people living east of the Jordan River. Lessons 18–19, 23
Gilgal—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim; on the circuit of places Samuel visited each year performing his duties as judge of Israel. Lessons 1-4, 19
Gilo—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; also spelled Gilo. Lesson 22
Giloh—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; also spelled Gilo. Lessons 17, 22
Gilonites—Israelites living near Giloh in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 17
Girzites—inhabitants of Gezer, a city located on strategic trade routes between Egypt, Syria, Jerusalem, and the coastal area inhabited by the Philistines, or people who can trace their ancestry to that location. Lesson 9
Gittaim—Undetermined location probably in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 12
Gittites—Philistine inhabitants of Gath; also includes David’s Israelite supporters who followed him from Gath, many of whom probably originally were from the tribe of Judah. Lessons 13, 17, 19–20
Gob—Philistine city where David’s men battled descendants of Goliath. Lesson 20
Goliath (1)—Philistine warrior often described as a giant; slain by David. Lessons 5, 7
Goliath (2)—Gittite slain by Elhanan. Lesson 20
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Hachilah—Hill in the wilderness region of En-Gedi (Jeshimon) in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 8–9
Hadad—An Edomite who as a child was forced to flee his home to avoid being killed by forces of David’s united kingdom. Hadad later became an adversary of David’s son Solomon. Lesson 28
Hadad-Ezer—King of Zobah in Aram (Syria). Lessons 14, 28
Haggith—David’s wife; mother of Adonijah, David’s fourth son. Lessons 12, 23
Hamath—Fortress city in Aram (Syria) north and east of territory inhabited by the Israelites. Lessons 14, 26
Hanun—Ammonite king; son of Nahash. Lesson 14
Hararites—Inhabitants of a mountainous region in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 22
Harod—Spring located near Jezreel in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Issachar. Lesson 22
Havilah—”Land of Havilah”; in this instance probably a misspelling of Hachilah, a hill in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 4
Hazor—City in the region of Galilee in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Naphtali; frequently in the possession of the Canaanites. Lessons 3, 27
Hebrews—Descendants of Eber, an ancestor of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel); all Israelites may be referred to as Hebrews, but people born before the time of Jacob (Israel) properly may not be called Israelites (see the Table of Nations in the tenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 3–4, 10
Hebron—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; David’s first capital midway between Jerusalem and Beer-Sheba. Lessons 11–13, 17, 23
Helam—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 14
Heleb—From Netophah; son of Baanah; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Helez—Paltite; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Helkath-Hazzurim—Location near Gibeon in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 12
Heman—One of the sons of Mahol who were renowned for wisdom second only to Solomon. Lesson 24
Hepher—”Land of Hepher”; region of uncertain location in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 24
Hereth forest—Wooded region in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 5
Hezro—From Carmel; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Hiddai—From Gaash; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Hiram—Ruler of the Phoenician seaport of Tyre north and west of territory inhabited by the Israelites. Lessons 13, 25, 27
Hittites—Inhabitants of the land of Canaan prior to the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt (see the fifteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 9–15, 22, 27
Hivites—Descendants of Noah’s grandson Canaan (see the fifteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 22, 27
Horeb—”Mountain of God” where Moses received the 10 Commandments; scholars are in disagreement about whether Mount Horeb and Mount Sinai describe the same place; there also is disagreement about the location of Mount Horeb. Lesson 25
Horesh—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 8
Hormah—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 11
Horonaim—Dity in territory inhabited by the Moabites. Lesson 16
Hushai (1)—Archite; remained loyal to David during Absalom’s uprising. Lessons 17–18
Hushai (1)—Father of Baana, who was charged with providing food from Asher and Bealoth for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Hushathites—Inhabitants of Hushah, a city of undetermined location in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 20, 22
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Ibhar—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Icabod—Member of the priestly clan of Eli. Lesson 4
Iddo—Father of Ahinadab, who was charged with providing food from Mahanaim for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Igal—From Zobah; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Ikkesh—From Tekoa; father of Ira, one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Ira (1)—Jairite; one of David’s chief priests. Lesson 20
Ira (2)—From Tekoa; son of Ikkesh; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Ira (3)—Ithrite; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Ishbi-Benob—Philistine; probably in the same family line as Golaith who was slain by David. Lesson 20
Ish-Bosheth—Son of Saul. Lesson 12
Ishmaelites—descendants of Ishmael, Abraham’s son born to his wife’s Egyptian handmaid Hagar (see the sixteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lesson 18
Ishvi—One of Saul’s sons. Lesson 4
Israel—A term with a variety of meanings depending on context: 1) the patriarch Jacob (renamed Israel by God), son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham; 2) “sons of Israel” or “tribes of Israel” refers to descendants of Jacob’s 12 sons; 3) territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of the 12 sons of Jacob; 3) in the First and Second Books of Samuel, Israel often refers to descendants of all of the sons of Jacob except Judah, or to the territory they have been allotted; 4) after the united kingdom divides following the death of Solomon, the name Israel is used to identify the northern kingdom that includes all of the tribes of Israel except Judah and Benjamin, which form the southern kingdom of Judah.
Israelites—Descendants of the 12 sons of Jacob (Israel), also called the tribes of Israel; in the First and Second Books of Samuel, Israelite also can refer to descendants of all of the sons of Jacob except Judah. Lessons 3-5. 10
Issachar—Sson of Jacob (Israel); territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of Issachar. Lesson 24
Ithra—also called Jether; Ishmaelite; father of Amasa, who replaced Joab as David’s general after the uprising led by Absalom. Lesson 18
Ithre-am—Sixth son of David; born to Eglah at Hebron. Lesson 12
Ithrites—Israelites living near Baale-Judah (Kiriath-Jearim) in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 22
Ittai (1)—Gittite; refused to abandon David during the uprising led by Absalom. Lessons 17–19
Ittai (2)—Benjaminite who is one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
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Jaare-Oregim—Bethlehemite; father of Elhanan who slew Goliath the Gittite, a different Goliath than the Philistine slain by David. Lesson 20
Jabesh-Gilead (Jabesh)—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lessons 2, 11–12. 20
Jabin—King of Hazor, a city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Naphtali; Hazor frequently was in the possession of the Canaanites. Lesson 3
Jachin—Name given one of the pillars in Solomon’s temple; also a common name in the line of priests descended from Aaron. Lesson 25
Jacob (Israel)—Hebrew patriarch; son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. Lessons 3, 21
Jair—Son of Manasseh; villages in the Gilead region of territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 24
Jairites—Descendants of Jair, who was a member of the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 20
Japhia—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Jattir—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; sometimes spelled Jattir. Lesson 11
Jashar (Book of)—The Book of Jashar is an ancient Israelite hymnbook that no longer exists; it sometimes is called the Book of the Upright. The Old Testament mentions it contains lamentations written by David as expressions of mourning for Saul and Jonathan. Lesson 11
Jashen—father of one or more of David’s mighty men; some scholars believe the plural “sons of Jashen” is a copyist’s error. Lesson 22
Jazer—Amorite city. Lesson 22
Jebusites—Inhabitants of the land of Canaan prior to the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt; descended from Noah’s son Ham, they are one of the Amorite tribes (see the fifteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 13, 22, 27
Jedidiah—another name for Solomon. Lesson 15
Jehoiada—Father of Benaiah, captain of David’s bodyguard. Lessons 14, 22–24
Jehoshaphat (1)—Recorder under both David and Solomon; son of Ahilud. Lessons 14, 20, 24
Jehoshaphat (2)—Son of Paruah; charged with providing food from Issachar for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Jephthah—Member of the half-tribe of Manasseh; judge and military leader of Israel. Lesson 3
Jerahmeelites—Descendants of Jerahmeel, a great grandson of Judah. Lessons 9, 11
Jericho—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 14
Jeroboam—The son of Nebat, an Ephraimite. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon in charge of the forced labor of the house of Joseph. After Solomon’s death, Jeroboam became ruler of the 10 northern tribes who split away from the united kingdom ruled by Solomon’s son Rehoboam. Jeroboam is responsible for setting up worship centers in Dan and Bethel in the northern kingdom of Israel to compete with the Temple in Jerusalem in the southern kingdom of Judah, for which Scripture strongly criticizes him. Lesson 28
Jerubbaal (Gideon)—Member of the half-tribe of Manasseh; judge and military leader of Israel. Lesson 3
Jerubbesheth—another name for Gideon, a judge and military leader from the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 15
Jerusalem—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; originally a stronghold of the Jebusites before being conquered by David, who made it his capital city; “city of David.” Lessons 5, 13, 14–20, 22–24, 26–28
Jeshanah—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 1
Jeshimon (En-Gedi)—Wilderness region in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 8 –9
Jesse—Judahite living in Bethlehem; father of David. Lessons 5, 7, 9, 20–21, 28
Jether—also called Ithra; Ishmaelite; father of Amasa, who replaced Joab as David’s general after the uprising led by Absalom. Lesson 23
Jezreel—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Issachar. Lessons 9–12, 24
Joab—Judahite; son of David’s sister Zeruiah; David’s primary military general. Lessons 9, 12, 14–16, 18–20, 22–23, 28
Joel—One of Samuel’s two sons, both of whom became corrupt judges at Beer-Sheba. Lesson 1
Jokmeam—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 24
Jonadab—Judahite; son of David’s brother Shime-ah ; friend of David’s son Amnon. Lesson 16
Jonathan (1)—Benjaminite; son of Saul. Lessons 3–4, 6–8, 11–12, 14, 20, 22
Jonathan (2)—Son of Abiathar. Lessons 17–18, 23
Jonathan (3)—The son of David’s brother Shime-i. Lesson 20
Joram—Son of Toi, king of Hamath. Lesson 14
Jordan—Main river in Israel; it originates in the snows of Mount Herman and flows into the Dead Sea. Lessons 3, 11–12, 14, 17–20, 22–23, 25
Joseph—One of the 12 sons of Jacob. Jacob adopted Joseph’s two Egyptian-born sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, as his own and their descendants each received an inheritance in the land of Canaan. The territories settled by these half-tribes later become part of the northern kingdom of Israel. The name Joseph means “may the LORD add increase.” Details of Joseph’s life are recorded in the book of Genesis. Lesson 28
Josheb-Basshebeth—Tah-chemonite; first of the three top mighty men of David. Lesson 22
Judah—Son of Jacob (Israel); territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of Judah. Lessons 2, 4–9, 11–12
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Kabzeel—Southernmost city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 22
Kadesh—Levitical city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Naphtali; sometimes called Kadesh in Galilee to distinguish it from the city in the southern part of territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 22|
Keilah—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 8
Kenites—Inhabitants of the land of Canaan prior to the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt; Kenites generally were on friendly terms with the Israelites; some scholars suggest they are identical to the Midianites, descendants of Abraham’s son Midian born to Keturah after the death of his wife Sarah (see the fifteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 4, 9, 11
Kidron—brook and valley near Jerusalem in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 17, 23
Kish—Benjaminite; father of Saul. Lessons 1–2, 4, 20
Kue—Mountainous region of Assyria from which Solomon imported horses. Lesson 27
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Laish—Probably a Judahite; father of Palti, who became Michal’s husband after David fled from Saul. Lessons 9, 12
Lebanon—Mountainous region inhabited by the Phoenicians along the Mediterranean Sea; north and west of territory inhabited by the Israelites. Lessons 24–25, 27
Lehi—Undetermined location in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 22
Levites—all descendants of Jacob’s son Levii— Levites descended from Moses’ brother Aaron were consecrated as priests while the remaining Levites performed religious service in support of the priesthood. Lessons 17, 26
Lo-Debar—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lessons 14, 18
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Maacah (1)—Wife of David; mother of Absalom, David’s third son. Lesson 12
Maacah (2)—Small Aramean (Syrian) kingdom within territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lessons 14, 22
Maacah (3)—Father of Achish; king of Gath. Lesson 23
Machir—Son of Ammi-el; sheltered Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth at Lo-debar. Lessons 14, 18
Mahanaim—Levitical city within territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh; capital city of territory under the reign of Ish-bosheth. Lessons 12, 18–19, 23–24
Maharai—From Netophah; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Mahol—Father of four sons renowned for wisdom second only to Solomon. Lesson 24
Makaz—City of uncertain location; possibly in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 24
Malchishua—One of Saul’s sons. Lessons 4, 11
Manasseh—Egyptian-born son of Joseph adopted by Jacob (Israel); two sections of territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of Manasseh; called a half-tribe instead of a tribe. Lesson 24
Maoch—Philistine; father of Achish, king of Gath. Lesson 9
Maon—City and wilderness region in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 8–9
Matrites—Saul’s family clan within the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 2
Mebunnai—Hushathite; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Meggido—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lessons 24, 27
Meholathites—Inhabitants of Abel-Meholah in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Issachar. Lessons 6, 20
Mephibosheth (1)—Benjaminite; lame son of Jonathan; grandson of Saul. Lessons 12, 14, 17, 19–20
Mephibosheth (2)—Son of the concubine Rizpah. Lesson 20
Merab—Saul’s elder daughter. Lessons 4, 6, 20
Metheg-Ammah—Philistine city near Gath in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 14
Mica—Benjaminite; son of Mephibosheth and grandson of Jonathan. Lesson 14
Michal—Saul’s younger daughter; David’s wife. Lessons 4, 6, 9, 12–13
Michmash—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 3–4
Midian—A wilderness area in the Sinai desert. Lesson 28
Migron—Location on the outskirts of Gibeah in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 4
Milcom—Pagan god, the worship of which included child sacrifice; may be related to Chemosh and Molech. Lessons 27–28
Millo—Defensive fortification of Jerusalem; expanded by David and later by Solomon; referred to as “the Millo.” Lessons 13, 27–28
Mizpah—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin; on the circuit of places Samuel visited each year performing his duties as judge of Israel. Lessons 1-2
Mizpeh—City in territory inhabited by the Moabites; not to be confused with Mizpah, the city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 5
Moab—land inhabited by the Moabites, people descended from an incestuous union between Abraham’s nephew Lot and Lot’s elder daughter (see the nineteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 3–4, 7, 14, 22, 28
Moabites—People descended from an incestuous union between Abraham’s nephew Lot and Lots’ elder daughter (see the nineteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 14, 27
Molech—Pagan god, the worship of which included child sacrifice; may be related to Chemosh and Milcom. Lesson 27
Moses—Levite; led the Israelites out of Egypt into the Promised Land of Canaanl. Lessons 3, 23, 26
Mount of Olives—one of three peaks in a mountainous ridge east of Jerusalem in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 17
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Nabal—Calebite; first husband of Abigail, who marries David after Nabal’s death. Lessons 9, 11–12
Nacon—Owner of the threshing floor where Uzzah was struck dead after reaching out to steady the ark of the covenant. Lesson 13
Nahari—Be-erothite; Joab’s armor-bearer. Lesson 22
Nahash (1)—Ammonite king who led the siege against Jabesh-Gilead. Lessons 2–3, 14–15
Nahash (2)—The grandfather of Amasa. Lesson 18
Naioth—small community of prophets presided over by Samuel near his home in Ramah in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lessons 6–7
Naphath-Dor—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 24
Naphtali—Son of Jacob (Israel); territory in the land of Canaan allotted by God to descendants of Naphtali. Lessons 24–25
Nathan (1)—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Nathan (2)—Prophet sent by God to counsel David. Lessons 14, 23
Nathan (3)—Father of Igal, one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Nathan (4)—Son of Azariah; given authority over Solomon’s officers. Lesson 24
Nathan (5)—Father of Zabud, priest and friend of Solomon. Lesson 24
Nebat—The father of Jeroboam, the first ruler over the northern kingdom of Israel. Lesson 28
Negeb—Also Negev; dry or parched land; desert region. Lessons 9, 11, 22
Nepheg—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Ner—Benjaminite; Saul’s uncle and father of Abner. Lessons 4, 9, 12, 22–23
Netophah—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 22
Nob—”City of priests” near Jerusalem in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah; not one of the designated Levitical cities. Lesson 5
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Obed-Edom—Gittite in whose custody David left the ark of the covenant for three months. Lesson 13
Og—King of Bashan. Lesson 24
Ophir—Wealthy region famous for the purity of its gold; scholars are in disagreement about whether it was located in India, Afrida, or on the Arabian Peninsula. Lesson 27
Ophrah—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 3
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Paarai—Arbite; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Palti (Palti-el)—Probably a Judahite; given Michal as a wife after David fled from Saul. Lessons 9, 12
Paltites—Scholars are uncertain of the origin of this term, but some believe it suggests a connection to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 22
Paran—Wilderness south of territory allotted by God to the tribes of Israel. Lessons 9, 28
Paruah—Father of Jehoshaphat, charged with providing food from Issachar for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Pelethites—Elite soldiers who served as David’s bodyguards. Lessons 14, 17, 20, 23
Perez-Uzzah—Site near Jerusalem where Uzzah was struck dead when he attempted to steady the ark of the covenant during transport. Lesson 13
Perizzites—Inhabitants of the land of Canaan prior to the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt (see the fifteenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lesson 27
Pharaoh—Political ruler over Egypt; equivalent to king. Lessons 24–25, 27–28
Philistines—Coastland peoples or “sea peoples” descended from Noah; one of the Israelites’ main enemies prior to the Assyrians’ rise to power (see the Table of Nations in the tenth chapter of the book of Genesis). Lessons 1–14, 19–20, 22
Phinehas—Member of the priestly clan of Eli; one of Eli’s two corrupt sons who were killed carrying the ark of the covenant into battle against the Philistines. Lesson 4
Pirathon—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 22
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Rabbah—chief city of the Ammonites. Lessons 15, 18
Racal—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 11
Ramah—Samuel’s home in the hill country of territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim; also refers to a city of the same name located in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lessons 1, 4–7, 9–10
Ramoth-Gilead—Levitical city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Gad. Lesson 24
Ramoth of the Negeb—Also “Ramoth of the South” of Ramoth of the Negeb; undetermined location in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 11
Rachel’s tomb—Jacob’s wife’s burial location at Ephrath (Ephrathah) near Bethlehem in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 2
Rechab—Benjaminite; son of Rimmon; with his brother murdered Saul’s son Ish-bosheth. Lesson 12
Red Sea—Waters that parted before the Israelites during their Exodus from Egypt; sometimes referred to as the “Sea of Reeds.” Lesson 27
Rehob (1)—Father of Hadadezer, king of Zobah in Aram (Syria). Lesson 14
Rehob (2)—Beth-Rehob region in Syria that supplied the Ammonites with mercenaries to fight David’s forces. Lesson 14
Rehoboam—The son of Solomon who becomes the first ruler of the southern kingdom of Judah after 10 of the 12 tribes split away to form the northern kingdom of Israel. Lesson 28
Rei—Supporter of Solomon at the time Adonijah attempted to ascend to the throne. Lesson 23
Rephaim valley—Low area north of Jerusalem in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 13, 22
Rezon—The leader of a band of marauders who becomes king of Syria and an adversary of Solomon. Lesson 28
Ribai—Benjaminite; father of Ittai, one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Rimmon—Benjaminite; father of Baanah and Rechab, who murdered Saul’s son Ish-bosheth. Lesson 12
Rizpah—Saul’s concubine. Lessons 12, 20
Rock of Escape—Mountainous outcropping in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 8
Rogelim—city in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lessons 18–19
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Samuel—Levite and descendant of Kohath through his father Elkanah (see the genealogy in the sixth chapter of the First Book of the Chronicles). Often referred to as an Ephraimite to describe the geographical region in which he lived.
Saph—Philistine; probably in the same family line as Goliath who was slain by David. Lesson 20
Saul—Benjaminite; son of Kish; chosen as the first king to rule over all of the descendants of Jacob.
Secu—location near the city of Ramah in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 6
Seneh—Rocky crag on one side of a pass between Michmash and Geba in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 4
Seraiah—Lead scribe to David. Lesson 14
Serpent’s Stone—Boulder near En-Rogel in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 23
Sha-Albon—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Dan; also referred to as Sha-Albim. Lesson 22
Sha-Albim—City of uncertain location; possibly in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim; also referred to as Sha-Albon. Lesson 24
Shaalim—“Land of Shaalim”; district that probably was north and west of territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 1
Sha-araim—City in territory originally allotted by God to the tribe of Simeon but eventually absorbed by the tribe of Judah. Lesson 5
Shalishah—“Land of Shalishah”; district that probably was north and west of territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 1
Shammah (1)—Judahite; third son of Jesse of Bethlehem. Lesson 5
Shammah (2)—not to be confused with the three Shammahs numbered among David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Shammu-a—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Sharar—Hararite; father of Ahiam, one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Shephatiah—Fifth son of David; born to Abital at Hebron. Lesson 12
Sheba (1)—Benjaminite; son of Bichri; led an uprising against David after the death of Absalom. Lesson 20
Sheba (2)—Kingdom in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Lesson 27
Shechem—A city between Mount Gerazim and Mount Ebal in territory settled by descendants of Ephraim, Shechem later became part of the northern kingdom of Israel. Lesson 28
Shemiah—A man of God (a prophet) sent by the LORD to discourage Rehoboam from fighting the 10 northern tribes who wanted to split away from the united kingdom of Saul, David, and Solomon. Lesson 28
Sheol—Abode of the dead; often called Hades in the New Testament. Lessons 21, 23
Shephelah—Lowland region between the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the hill country in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 27
Sheva—David’s secretary. Lesson 20
Shiloh—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lessons 4, 23
Shilonite—People who live in or around Shiloh. Lesson 28
Shime-ah—Judahite; David’s brother; father of Jonadab. Lesson 16
Shime-i (1)—Benjaminite; son of Gera; cursed David at the time of Absalom’s uprising. Lessons 17, 19–20, 23
Shime-i (2)—One of David’s brothers. Lesson 20
Shime-i (3)—Benjaminite; son of Ela; charged with providing food from Benjamin for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Shisha—Father of Elihorepha and Ahijah, who were secretaries to Solomon. Lesson 24
Shishak—A ruler of Egypt during the time of Solomon. Lesson 28
Shobab—One of David’s sons born after the conquest of Jerusalem. Lesson 13
Shobach—Commander of the army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah in Aram (Syria). Lesson 14
Shobi—Ammonite; son of Nahash from Rabbah; befriended David after Absalom usurped the throne. Lesson 18
Shual—”Land of Shual”; district that probably fell within in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 3
Shunem—city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Issachar. Lesson 10
Shunammites—inhabitants of Shunem in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Issachar. Lesson 23
Shur—A wilderness area east of Egypt. Lessons 4, 9
Sibbecai—Hushathite; slew the Philistine giant Saph. Lesson 20
Sidon—Phoenician seaport north and west of territory inhabited by the Israelites. Lesson 22
Sidonians—Inhabitants of Sidon, or people who can trace their ancestry to that location. Lessons 25, 27–28
Sihon—King of the Amorites. Lesson 24
Siphmoth—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 11
Sirah—Well near Hebron in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 12
Sisera—Canaanite; military leader of Hazor. Lesson 3
Solomon—son of David and Bathsheba; follows David as ruler over the United Kingdom of Israel.
Socoh—city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 5, 24
Succoth—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Gad. Lesson 25
Syria—Several small kingdoms that united as one in the region of Mesopotamia known as Aram. Syria was located northeast of territory settled by the descendants of Jacob. Lessons 27–28
Syrians—Inhabitants of Syria; also called Arameans. Lesson 14
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Taanach—City in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 24
Tabor—”Oak of Tabor”; location near Bethel in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 2
Tah-Chemonites—Probably a copyist’s error referring to Hachmonites, Levitcal descendants of Korah. Lesson 22
Tahpenes—The wife of a Pharaoh of Egypt during Solomon’s reign over all of the descendants of Jacob. Lesson 28
Talmai—Aramean (Syrian); king of Geshur. Lessons 12, 16
Telaim—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 4
Tamar (1)—Daughter of David. Lesson 16
Tamar (2)—Absalom’s daughter. Lesson 16
Tamar (3)—Wilderness region in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 27
Taphath—Daughter of Solomon. Lesson 24
Tekoa—city in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 16, 22
Thebez—city in territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Lesson 15
Tiphsah—City on the Euphrates River to the north of territory allotted by God to descendants of Jacob (Israel). Lesson 24
Tob—Region in Aram (Syria) that supplied the Ammonites with mercenaries to fight David’s forces. Lesson 14
Toi—King of Hamath, a fortress city in Aram (Syria). Lesson 14
Tyre—Phoenician seaport north and west of territory inhabited by the Israelites. Lessons 13, 22, 25, 27
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Uri—Father of Geber, who was charged with providing food from Gilead for Solomon’s household. Lesson 24
Uriah—Hittite; first husband of Bathsheba and one of David’s mighty men. Lessons 15, 22
Uzzah—Judahite; son of Abinadab of Baale-Judah; he was struck dead when he attempted to steady the ark of the covenant during transport. Lesson 13
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Valley of Salt—Low area between Judah and Edom south of the Dead Sea or Salt Sea. Lesson 14
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Wildgoats’ Rocks—Rocky terrain in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lesson 8
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Zabud—Son of Nathan; priest and Solomon’s friend. Lesson 24
Zadok—Member of the priestly clan of Eli; son of Ahitub and great grandson of Eli. Lessons 14, 17–20, 23–24
Zalmon—Ahohite; one of David’s mighty men. Lesson 22
Zarethan—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Gad. Lessons 24–25
Zela—City in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 20
Zelek—Ammonite; one of David’s migthy men. Lesson 22
Zeboim Valley—Low area in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 3
Zelzah—Location in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Benjamin. Lesson 2
Zeror—Benjaminite; great grandfather of Saul. Lesson 1
Zeruah—The mother of Jeroboam, the first ruler over the northern kingdom of Israel. Lesson 28
Zeruiah—David’s sister; mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Lessons 9, 12, 14, 16–20, 22–23
Ziba—Servant in the house of Saul; responsible for the care of Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth. Lessons 14, 17, 19
Ziklag—Philistine city David and his followers were allowed to occupy while sojourning in territory ruled by Achish, king of Gath. Lessons 9, 11–12
Zion—Originally referred only to Mount Zion near Jerusalem, but came to be used to refer to the city of Jerusalem itself; sometimes spelled Sion. Lessons 13, 26
Ziph—City and wilderness region in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 8–9
Ziphites—Inhabitants of Ziph in territory allotted by God to the tribe of Judah. Lessons 8–9
Zobah—Region in Aram (Syria). Lessons 4, 14, 22, 28
Zuph—“Land of Zuph”; district that probably fell within territory allotted by God to the half-tribe of Ephraim. Lesson 1