Jabesh [H] [S] dry. For Jabesh-Gilead ( 1 Samuel 11:3 1 Samuel 11:9 1 Samuel 11:10 ). The father of Shallum ( 2 Kings 15:10 2 Kings 15:13 2 Kings 15:14 ), who usurped the throne of Israel on the death of Zachariah. These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published... View Details
Saul [N] [H] [S] asked for. A king of Edom ( Genesis 36:37 Genesis 36:38 ); called Shaul in 1 Chronicles 1:48. The son of Kish (probably his only son, and a child of prayer, "asked for"), of the tribe of Benjamin, the first king of the Jewish nation. The singular providential circumstances connected with his election as king are recorded in 1 ... View Details