MIZPAH; MIZPEHmiz'-pa, miz'-pe: This name is pointed both ways in the Hebrew, and is found usually with the article. The meaning seems to be "outlook" or "watchtower." It is natural, therefore, to look for the places so named in high positions commanding wide prospects.(1) (ha-mitspah (Genesis 31:49 Judges 11:11, 34), mitspah (Hosea 5:1), mitspeh ghil`adh (J... View Details
Ezer [N] [H] [S] treasure. One of the sons of Seir, the native princes, "dukes," of Mount Hor ( Genesis 36:21 Genesis 36:27 ). 1 Chronicles 7:21 ; 4:4 . One of the Gadite champions who repaired to David at Ziklag ( 12:9 ). A Levite ( Nehemiah 3:19 ). A priest ( 12:42 ). These dictionary topics... View Details
Jeshua [N] [H] [S] Head of the ninth priestly order ( Ezra 2:36 ); called also Jeshuah ( 1 Chronicles 24:11 ). A Levite appointed by Hezekiah to distribute offerings in the priestly cities ( 2 Chronicles 31:15 ). Ezra 2:6 ; Nehemiah 7:11 . Ezra 2:40 ; Nehemiah 7:43 . ... View Details