See ABANA, ABARIM, ARARAT, HALAK, NEBO, PEOR, PISGAH, SEIR, SEPHAR, SINAI, ROCK-PALESTINE, MOUNTAINS OF. MOURNING. Rending the garments, Gen. 37.29,34. Gen. 44.13. Num. 14.6. Jud. 11.35. 2 Sam. 1.2,11. 2 Sam. 3.31. 2 Sam. 13.19,31. 2 Sam. 15.32. 2 Kin, 2.12. 2 Kin. 5.8. 2 Kin. 6.30. 2 Kin. 11.14. 2 Kin. 19.1. 2 Kin. 22.11,19. Ezr. 9.3,5. Job 1.20. 2.12. Jer. 41.5. Mat. 26.65. Illustrative, Joel 2.13. Job Act. 14.14. Wearing mourning-dress, Gen. 38.14. 2 Sam. 14.2. See SACK CLOTH. Cutting or plucking off the hair and beard, Ezr. 9.3. Jer. 7.29. See BALDNESS. Uncovering the head, Lev. 10.6. Lev. 13.45. Lev. 21.10. Num. 5.18. Covering the head and face, 2 Sam. 15.30. 2 Sam. 19.4. Est. 6.12. Jer. 14.3,4; and the Eze. 24.17,22. upper lip, Lev. 13.45. 3.7 (marg.). Lying on the ground, 2 Sam. 12.16. 2 Sam. 13.31. See ASHES. Mic. Laying aside ornaments, Ex. 33.4,6. Neglecting the person, 2 Sam. 14.2. 2 Sam. 19.24. Cutting the flesh forbidden, Lev. 19.28. Lev. 21.5. Deu. 14.1. Practised, Jer. 16.6. Jer. 41.5. Jer. 47.5. Jer. 48.37. Walking barefoot, 2 Sam. 15.30. Isa. 20.2. Laying the hand on the head, 2 Sam. 13.19. Jer. 2.37. Loud cries and lamentations, Ex. 12.30. 1 Sam. 30.4. Jer. 22.18. Fasting, 1 Sam. 31. 13. 2 Sam. 1.12. 2 Sam. 3.35. Cup of consolation given, Jer. 16.7. Lasted many days, Gen. 50.3,10. Deu. 34.8. Job 2.13. Caused ceremonial defilement, Num. 19.11-16. Num. 31.19. Lev. 21.1. Prevented offerings from being accepted, Deu. Hos. 9.4. Of priests only, for next of kin, Lev. 21.1-11. See Lev. 10.6. 26.14. by man shall his blood be shed for in the image of God made he man. Gen. 49.7. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel. Thou shalt not kill. Deu. 5.17. Rom. 13.9. Ex. 20.13. Mat. 5.21. Deu. 27.24. Cursed be he that smiteth his 25. Cursed be he that neighbour secretly. taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen. 1 Kin. 21.19. Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? Thus saith the Lord, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine. 2 Chr. 24.22. When he died, he said, The Lord look upon it, and require it. Job 24.14. The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief. v. 1-25. Psa. 5.6. The Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. Psa. 9.12. When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them. Psa. 10.8. In the secret places doth he murder the innocent. Psa. 26.9. Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: 10. In whose hands is mischief. Psa. 37.32. The wicked watcheth the righteous and seeketh to slay him. Psa. 38.12. They also that seek after my life lay snares for me. Psa. 55.23. Thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days. They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless. Pro. 1.11. Amos Hired mourners or minstrels employed, 2 Chr. 35.25. Ecc. 12.5. Jer. 9.17. 5.16. Mat. 9.23. Laments or dirges, 2 Sam. 1.17-27. 2 Sam. 3.33,34. 2 Sam. 18.33. 2 Kin. 2.12. 2 Chr. 35.25. MOUSE, forbidden to be eaten, Lev. 11.29. Eaten by idolaters, Isa. 66.17. Images of, sent by the Philistines with the ark, 1 Sam. 6.4,5,11,18. MOWING OF GRASS, Psa. 72.6. Psa. 90.6. Psa. 129.7. Amos 7.1. MUFFLER, a thin spangled veil, Isa. 3.19. MULBERRY-TREE (a kind of poplar), 2 Sam. 5.23,24. Psa. 84.6 (marg.). MULE, Psa. 32.9. Used for riding, 2 Sam. 13.29. 2 Sam. 18.9. Est. 8.10,14. Isa. 66.20. For carrying burdens, 2 Kin. 5.17. 1 Chr. 12.40. In war, Zec. 14. 15. Brought in tribute, 1 Kin. 10.25. Number brought from Babylon, Ezr. 2.66. Neh. 7.68. Trade in, by Tyrians, Eze. 27.14. The word translated mule in Gen. 36.24, probably signifies warm springs. MURDER. Gen. 4.10. What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. 11. And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand. v. 12. Gen. 9.5. Surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. 6. Whoso sheddeth man's blood, Psa. 94.6. They say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk_privily for the 12. Let us swallow innocent without cause: them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit. 16. Their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. Isa. 59.7. Pro. 6.16. Seven are an abomination unto him. 17. Hands that shed innocent blood. Pro. 12.6. The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood. Isa, 26.21. The earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain. Jer. 2.34. In thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these. Jer. 19.4. Jer. 7.9. Will ye murder, 10. And come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered to do all these abominations? Eze. 22.9. In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood. Eze. 35.6. As I live, saith the Lord God, I will prepare thee unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: sith thou hast not hated blood, even blood shall pursue thee. Hos. 1.4. I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu. Hos. 4.1. The Lord hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy. 2. They break out, and blood toucheth blood. 3. Therefore shall the land mourn. Hab. 2.10. Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people, and hast sinned against thy soul. 12. Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood. Mat. 15.19. Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders. Gal. 5.19. The works of the flesh are manifest. 21. Murders, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Pet. 4.15. Let none of you suffer as a murderer. 1 Jno. 3.15. Ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. v. 12. Rev. 9.21. murders. Job 33.12. In this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. 13. Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. Job 34.37. He addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God. Psa. 37.1. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Pro. 19.3. The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord. Ecc. 7.10. Say not thou, What is the cause Neither repented they of their that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. Rev. 21.8. Murderers shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone which is the second death. Rev. 22.15. Without are murderers. MURDER, EXAMPLES OF: Cain, Gen. 4.8. Lamech, Gen. 4.23,24. Simeon and Levi, Gen. 34.25-31. Pharaoh, Ex. 1.22. Ehud, Jud. 3.16-23. Jael, Jud. 4.21. Abimelech, Jud. 9.5,18,56. An Amalekite, 2 Sam. 1.16. Abner, 2 Sam. 2.18-24. Joab, 2 Sam. 3.24-27. 2 Sam. 20.9,10. 1 Kin. 2.5. Rechab and Baanah, 2 Sam. 4.5-8. David, 2 Sam. 11.14-17. 2 Sam. 12.9. Psa. 51.14. Absalom, 2 Sam. 13.22-29. Ahab and Jezebel, 1 Kin. 21.10-24. 2 Kin. 6.32. Hazael, 2 Kin. 8.12,15. Jehu, 2 Kin. 9.24-37. 2 Kin. 10.1-14. Athaliah, 2 Kin. 11.1. Menahem, 2 Kin. 15.16. Manasseh, 2 Kin. 21.16. Jehoram, 2 Chr. 21.4. Joash, 2 Chr. 24.21. Amaziah's soldiers, 2 Chr. 25.12. Nebuchadnezzar, Jer. 39.6. Ishmael, Jer. 41.1-7. Ammonites, Amos 1. 13-15. Herod I., Mat. 2.16. Herod II., Mar. 6.27. Barabbas, Mar. 15.7. Act. 3.14. Sanhedrim and Pilate, Mat. 26. Mat. 27. Sanhedrim, Act. 7.54-60. Herod III., Act. 12.2,19. See PERSECUTION MALICE - SUBJECTS, TREASON OF. MURDER, PUNISHMENT OF. Death, Gen. 9.5,6. Ex. 21.12. Num. 35.16. To be inflicted by the next of kin, Num. 35.19, 21. See 2 Sam. 21.1-7. Not to be commuted, Num. 35.32. Murderers had no protection in the cities of refuge, Deu. 19.11,12; or from altars, Ex. 21.14. 1 Kin. 2.28-33. Mode of clearing those suspected of, Deu. 21.3-9. See Mat. 27.24. Imputed to the nearest city, when the murderer was unknown, Deu. 21.1-8. MURDER, PUNISHMENT OF. EXAMPLES OF: Murderers of Saul, 2 Sam. 1.15,16; of Ishbosheth, 2 Sam. 4.11,12. Joab, 1 Kin. 2.31-34. Haman, Est. 7.10. SUICIDE FORBIDDEN, Ex. 20. 13. Act. 16.27,28. EXAMPLES OF: Saul and his armour-bearer, 1 Sam. 31.4,5. Zimri, Áhithophel, 2 Sam. 17.23. 1 Kin. 16.18. Judas, Mat. 27.5. MURMURING AND DISCONTENT. Ex. 16.8. The Lord heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the Lord. Num. 16.12. Job 15.11. Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee? 12. Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at, 13. That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth? Lam. 3.39. Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins? 1 Cor. 10.10. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Phil. 2.14. Do all things without murmurings and disputings. Jude 16. These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words. MURMURING, EXAMPLES OF: Cain, Gen. 4.13,14. Rachel, Gen. 30.1. Moses, Ex. 5. 22,23. Num. 11.11-15. Israelites, Ex. 5.21. Ex. 14.11,12. Ex. 15.23,24. Ex. 16,2,3. Ex. 17.2. Num. 11.1-10,33. Num. 14. Num. 16. Num. 20.2-5. Num. 21.5,6. Deu. 1. 27,28. Psa. 106.24-26. Korah, &c., Num. 16. 8-11. Job, c. 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 19, 23, 30. David, 2 Sam. 6.8. Psa. 116.10,11. Asaph, Psa. 73.3. Elijah, 1 Kin. 19.4,10. Solomon, Ecc. 2.17,18. Hezekiah, Isa. 38.10-18. Jeremiah, Jer. 20.14-18._ Lam. 3._ Jonah, Jonah 4. See DOUBT-ENVY-CONTENTMENT — 41. RESIGNATION-INGRATITUDE. Invented by MUSIC, INSTRUMENTS OF. Jubal, Gen. 4.21. By David, 1 Chr. 23.5. 2 Chr. 7.6. 2 Chr. 29.26. Amos 6.5. Made by Solomon, 1 Kin. 10.12. 2 Chr. 9.11. Ecc. 2.8. By Tyrians, Eze. 28.13. See BELLS, CYMBAL, DULCIMER, FLUTE, GITTITH, HARP, MAHALATH, NEGINOTH, ORGAN, PIPE, PSALTERY, SACKBUT, TIMBREL, TRUMPET. MUSIC, SACRED SINGING. Singing in Neh. 12.31,32. One singer answering another, course, Ezr. 3.11. In 2 companies in courses, Ex. 15.20,21. Jud. 5.1,12. 1 Sam. 18.7. Psa. 24.7,9 with v. 8,10. Ward against ward, Neh. 12.24. Answer of the congregation, Ezr. 3.11. Men and women together, Jud. 5.1. Ex. 15.1-21. In harmony, 2 Chr. 5.13. In octaves or with bass (marg.). 1 Chr. 15.21. Psa. 6 & 12 (titles). (Sheminith or octave.) Standing, 2 Chr. 5.12. 1 Chr. 6.33 (marg., v. 39,44. Illustrative, Job 38.7. Isa. 35.10. Isa. 55.12. Hos. 2.15. See PRAISE. MUSIC, SACRED SINGING AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. In sacred processions, Ex. 15.1,20,21. 2. Sam. 6.5,14-16. 1 Chr. 13.8. 1 Chr. 15.16-29; singers going first, Psa. 68.25. At the tabernacle in Gibeon, 1 Chr. 16.39-42. 1 Chr. 6.31,32. Before the ark in Jerusalem, 1 Chr. 16.4-6,37,38. 1 Chr. 6.31. With sacrifices at the feasts, 2 Chr. 15.14. 2 Chr. 23.18. 2 Chr. 29.25-28. Isa. 30.29. Silver trumpets only used in the time of Moses, Num. 10.2,10; and at the jubilee, Lev. 25.8-10. In the Temple, arrangements made by David, Gad, and Nathan, by divine command, 2 Chr. 29.25-30. 2 Chr. 5.12,13. 2 Chr. 7.6. 2 Chr. 8.14. 2 Chr. 23.18. Ezr. 3.10,11. Neh. 12.24,46. By David and his captains, 1 Chr. 25.1-7. By David and the Levites, 1 Chr. 15.16-24. 2 Chr. 35.15. By Hezekiah, 2 Chr. 31.2. 4000 Levites appointed by David, 1 Chr. 23.5. Divided into 24 courses of 12 each, for which lots were cast, 1 Chr. 25.1-31. 1 Chr. 16.4-6,41,42. 2 Chr. 5.12,13. 2 Chr. 31.2. Were dressed in white, 2 Chr. 5.12. See Rev. 7.9,10. Priests appointed, who used trumpets only, see TRUMPET. Levites divided into 3 bands; stood at the east end of the altar, 2 Chr. 5.12,13. Heman, a Kohathite, stood in the middle with his sons and daughters with trumpets, 1 Chr. 6.33-44. 1 Chr. 25.4-7. Jeduthan or Ethan, a Merarite, on Heman's left, with his sons, having harps, 1 Chr. 6.44-47. 1 Chr. 25.3. Asaph, a Gershonite, on Heman's right, and his sons, with cymbals, 1 Chr. 16.5. 1 Chr. 6.39-43. 1 Chr. 25.1,2. 2 Chr. 35.15. Ezr. 3.10,11. Chenaniah, the master of the song, 1 Chr. 15.27. Other leaders, 1 Chr. 16.4-6. Hab. 3.19. Neh. 12.42. Levite musicians were devoted to the temple service, 1 Chr. 9.33. Neh. 12.45. Officiated daily, 1 Chr. 23.30. 2 Chr. 30.21. Taught music, 1 Chr. 23.13. 1 Chr. 25.6-8. Officiated in bringing up the ark, 1 Chr. 15.27; at the dedication of the wall, Neh. 12.27-29. MUSIC SINGING. By females, Ex. 15. 20,21. Jud. 5.1,12. 1 Sam. 18.7. 1 Chr. 25. 5. 2 Sam, 19.35. Ecc. 2.8. Ezr. 2.65. Neh. 7.67; and males, 2 Sam. 19.35. Ecc. 2.8. 2 Chr. 35.15. At entertainments, Pro. 25.20. Amos 8.10. On digging a well, Num. 21.17. At harvest, Isa. 16.10. MUSIC -SINGING AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. In war and triumphs, Ex. 15.1,20,21. Jud. 11.34. 1 Sam. 18.6. 2 Chr. 20.19-28. See TRUMPET. In idolatrous worship, Dan. 3. 5-15. At proclamation of kings, 1 Kin. 1.40. 2 Kin. 9.13. 2 Kin. 11.14. 2 Chr. 23.13. At dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Neh. 12.35-41. At entertainments, &c., Gen. 31.27. Job 21.12. Job 30.31. Isa. 5.12. Isa. 14.11. Isa. 24.8. Isa. 30.32. Jer. 31.4. Eze. 33.32. Eze. 26.13. Amos 6.5. Mat. 11.17. Rev. 18. 22. In the With dancing, see DANCING. streets, Isa. 23.16. At funerals, Mat 9.23. 2 Chr. 35.25. MUSTARD-TREE, a large tree bearing a small seed; illustrative, Mat. 13.31,32. Luk. 13.19. Mat. 17.20. MUTH-LABBEN (death to the son), supposed to be an air to which Psa. 9 was to be sung. MYRA, a seaport of Lycia, in Asia Minor; visited by Paul, Act. 27.5,6. MYRRH, (1) an odorous gum. Used in the holy anointing oil, Ex. 30.23; as a perfume, and in anointing the person, Est. 2.12. Psa. 45.8. Pro. 7.17. Song 3.6. Song 5.5,13. Grown in Palestine, Song 4.6,14. Song 5.1. Presented to Christ by the wise men, Mat. 2. 11. Wine mingled with; refused by Christ, NAAMAN, chief captain of Benhadad; cured by Elisha of leprosy, 2 Kin. 5. Luk. 4.27. NABAL, his conduct to David; drunkenness and death, 1 Sam. 25. NABOTH THE JEZREELITE, murdered by Ahab and Jezebel; his vineyard taken possession of, 1 Kin. 21.1-24. His murder punished, 2 Kin. 9.21-36. NACHON'S THRESHING-FLOOR, near Jerusalem, called by David Perez-uzza, where Uzzah was slain for putting his hand to the ark of God, 2 Sam. 6.6,7. Called the threshingfloor of Chidon, 1 Chr. 13.9. NADAB, Aaron's eldest son, Ex. 6.23. Goes Consecrated to the Offers strange fire, and is consumed, Lev. 10.1,2. Num. 3.4. Num. 26.61. up to the mount, Ex. 24.9. priesthood, Ex. 28.1. son of Jeroboam, 2d king of Israel; his wickedness; after 2 years' reign, slain by Baasha, while besieging Gibbethon, 1 Kin. 14.20. 1 Kin. 15.25-31. Jesse, 2 Sam. 17.25 with 1 Chr. 2.13-16. NAHASH, supposed to be the same as king of the Ammonites, besieges Jabesh-gilead; is defeated by Saul, 1 Sam. 11. His kindness to David, 2 Sam. 10.2. His death, 1 Chr. 19.1,2. NAHOR, Abraham's grandfather, Gen. 11. 24-26. 1 Chr. 1.26. Abraham's brother; his marriage and children, Gen. 11.27,29. Gen. 22.20-24. him, Gen. 24.10. Gen 24.15. A city in Mesopotamia, called after His piety, Gen. 31.53. Elkosh; supposed by some to be in Galilee; NAHUM THE PROPHET, a native of by others in Assyria, Nah. 1.1. NAIL of wood, Jud. 4.21. Ezr. 9.8. Isa. 22.23,25. Zec. 10.4. Translated pin, Ex. Jud. 16.14. Stake, Isa. 33.20. Isa. Nail of iron, 1 Chr. 22.3. Of gold, 27.19. 54.2. 2 Chr. 3.9. NAIN, in Galilee, a town where Jesus raised a widow's son, Luk. 7.11-17. NAIOTH, in Ramah; Samuel dwells at; a school of the prophets in; David flees to; Saul and his messengers prophesy in, 1 Sam. 19.18-24. Given from circumstances connected with their birth or history; as Eve (living), Gen. 3.20. Peleg (division), Gen. 10.25. Isaac (laughter), Gen. 21.3,6. Jacob (supplanter), Gen. 27.36. Reuben (a son), &c., Gen. 29.32-35. Gen. 30.6-24. Gen. 35.18. Moses (drawn out), Ex. 2.10. Solomon (peace), 1 Chr. 22.9. Manasseh (forgetting); Ephraim (fruitful), Gen. 41.51,52. Gershom (a stranger), Ex. 2.22. Eliezer (my God a help), Ex. 18.4. Ichabod (no glory), 1 Sam. 4.21. Jabez (sorrowful), 1 Chr. 4.9. Beriah (calamity), 1 Chr. 7.23. Mahar-shalal-hash-baz (make speed to spoil), Isa. 8.3. Changed, as Abram to Abraham, Gen. 17.5. Sarai to Sarah, Gen. 17.15. Jacob to Israel, Gen. 32.28. Joseph to Zaphnath-paaneah, Gen. 41.45. Gideon to Jerubbaal, Jud. 6.32. Daniel to Belteshazzar, &c., Dan. 1.7. Simon to Peter, Mat. 16.18. Saul to Paul, Act. 13.9. Given to children from those of ancestors, as Nahor, Gen. 11.25 with v. 26. Caleb, 1 Chr. 2.19 with v. 50. Maachah, 2 Chr. 11.20 with 2 Sam. 3.3. Azariah, 1 Chr. 6.9 with v. 10,13. John, Luk. 1.61. Given to places from their owners, Psa. 49.11; as Enoch, Gen. 4.17. Havoth-jair, Num. 32.41,42. Dan, Jud. 18.29. Samaria, 1 Kin. 16.24. Of places, from events connected with them, as Babel (confusion), Gen. 11.9. Beersheba (well of the oath), Gen. 21.31. Bethel (house of God), Gen. 28.19. Beer-lahai-roi (the well of him that liveth and seeth me), Gen. 16.14. Jehovah-jireh (the Lord will provide), Gen. 22.14. Zoar (little), Gen. 19.22. Peniel (the face of God), Gen. 32.30. Allon-bachuth (the oak of weeping), Gen. 35.8. Abel-mizraim (mourning of the Egyptians), Gen. 50.11. Marah (bitterness), Ex. 15.23. Meribah (strife); Massah (temptation), Ex. 17. 7. Jehovah-nissi (the Lord my banner), Ex. 17.15. Taberah (burning), Num. 11.3. Kibroth-hattaavah (graves of lust), Num. 11. 34. Eschol (cluster of grapes), Num. 13.24. Achor (trouble), Jos. 7.26. Ed (witness), Jos. 22.34. Bochim (weepers), Jud. 2.5. Enhakkore (well of prayer), Jud. 15.19. Ebenezer (stone of help), 1 Sam. 7.12. Baal-perazim (plain of breaches), 2 Sam. 5. 20. Perez-uzzah (breach of Uzzah), 2 Sam. 6.8. Jachin (he shall establish); Boaz (strength), 1 Kin. 7.21. Cabul (displeasing), 1 Kin. 9.13. Aceldama (field of blood), Act. 1.19. NAOMI, wife of Elimelech, returns from Moab to Bethlehem, with her daughter-in-law Ruth; instructs Ruth how to conduct herself to Boaz; sells her inheritance to Boaz, Ruth c. 1 to 4. NAPHTALI, son of Jacob and 30.7,8. Gen. 35.25. Ex. 1.4. Jacob, Gen. 49.21. His sons, Bilhah, Gen. Blessed by Gen. 46.24. 1 Chr. 7.13. TRIBE OF, numbered at Sinai, Num. 1.42,43; and in the plains of Moab, Num. 26.48-50. Marched and encamped under the standard of Dan, north of the tabernacle, Num. 2.25,29. Num. 10.25,27. Blessing of Moses on, Deu. 33.23. Their inheritance, Jos. 19.32-39; not fully possessed, Jud. 1.33. Aid Deborah and Barak, Jud. 4.6,10. Jud. 5.18; and Gideon, Jud. 6.35. Jud.7.23. Aid in bringing up the ark, Psa. 68.27. Number of, in David's army, 1 Chr. 12.34,40. Invaded by Benhadad, 1 Kin. 15.20. 2 Chr. 16.4. Taken captive by Tiglath, 2 Kin. 15.29. Isa. 9.1. For things common to the tribes, see ISRAELITES, TRIBES OF. NATHAN THE PROPHET, commissioned to prevent David from building the temple, 2 Sam. 7.1-17. 1 Chr. 17.1-15. His parable and rebuke of David, 2 Sam. 12.1-15. Psa. 51 (title). Names Solomon Jedediah (beloved of Jehovah), 2 Sam. 12.25. Acquaints Bathsheba and David with Adonijah's usurpation, 1 Kin. 1.10-14,22-27. With Zadok, anoints Solomon king, 1 Kin. 1.32-45. His chronicles, 1 Chr. 29.29. 2 Chr. 9.29. Regulation of the temple service, 2 Chr. 29.25. His children's honours, 1 Kin. 4.5. Representative of the family of the prophets, Zec. 12.12. NATHANAEL (BARTHOLOMEW?) from Cana, Jno. 21.2. Brought by Philip to Jesus; his character and faith, Jno. 1.45-51. Jesus after his resurrection, Jno. 21.2. Sees NATIONAL AFFLICTIONS. See JUDGMENTS, FAMINE, PESTILENCE, WAR. National peace, see PEACE. National sins, see SINS, NATIONAL. National sacrifices, see OFFERINGS. NATIONS, dispersion of, Gen. 10. Gen. 11.1-9. Deu. 32.8. NAZARENE, applied to Christ, Mat. 2.23. (Nazareth signifies twig, compare Isa. 11.1. Zec. 3.8.) Applied to Christians, Act. 24.5. NAZARETH, a town of Galilee, the resiLuk. 2.4. Residence of Jesus, after returning dence of Joseph and Mary, Luk. 1.26,27,56. from Egypt, Mat. 2.23. Luk. 2.39,51. Mat. him from the brow of a hill, Luk. 4.16-30. 4.13. Mar. 1.9. The people of, seek to cast Its bad repute, Jno. 1.46. NAZARITE Vow (the word signifies separation); its nature, Num. 6.1-8. Lam. 4.7. Amos 2.11,12. Broken by defilement; required to be resumed; sacrifices of purification necessary, Num. 6.9-12. Offerings and ceremonies on completing the vow, Num. 6.13-21. Act. 18.18. Act. 21.24-27. EXAMPLES: Samson, Jud. 13.5,7. Jud. 16.17. Samuel, 1 Sam. 1.11,28. Rechabites, Jer. 35. John the Baptist, Luk. 1.15. Luk. 7.33. Paul, &c., Act. 18.18. Act. 21.23-26. NEAPOLIS, a city of Macedonia, visited by Paul, Act. 16.11. NEBAIOTH, first-born of Ishmael, Gen. 25.13. 1 Chr. 1.29. Name of a pastoral tribe; conversion of, predicted, Isa. 60.7. NEBO, a Babylonian idol, Isa. 46.1. Compounded in the name Nebuchadnezzar, &c. MOUNT, in Moab; Pisgah, one of the hills of; Moses views Canaan from, and dies, Deu. 32.49,50. Deu. 34.1. -, a district and town in Moab, possessed by Reubenites, Num. 32.3,38. 1 Chr. 5.8. Prophecies against, Isa. 15.2. Jer. 48. 1,22. --, a town in Judah, Neh. 7.33. NEBUCHADNEZZAR, or NEBUCHADREZZAR, king of Babylon; called Lucifer, Isa. 14.12. Ínvades Judah; makes Jehoiakim tributary, 2 Kin. 24.1. Carries him to Babylon, 2 Chr. 36.5-7. Dan. 1.1,2. Takes Jerusalem, and carries Jehoiachin captive, 2 Kin. 24.10-16. 2 Chr. 36.10. Makes Zedekiah king, 2 Kin. 24.17. 2 Chr. 36.10. Takes him and the Jews captive, 2 Kin. 25. Jer. 39. 1 Chr. 6.15. Ezr. 1.7. Ezr. 2.1. Ezr. 5.12. Mat. 1.11,17. Conquers Pharaoh, 2 Kin. 24.7. Jer. 46.2. Kind treatment of Jeremiah, Jer. 39.11-14. Invades Tyre, Eze. 29.18. Jer. 50.23. His great power, Isa. 14.4-14. Eze. 26. Dan. 5.18,19. His dreams interpreted by Daniel, Dan. c. 2 & 4. Makes a golden image; casts the 3 Hebrews into a furnace, Dan. 3. Loses his reason; loses and is restored to his throne; acknowledges God, Dan. 4. Prophecies against, see BABYLON. NEBUZARADAN, a Babylonian general, destroys Jerusalem, and takes the people captive, 2 Kin. 25.8-21. Jer. 52.12-30. Leaves a governor, Jer. 43.6. Kind treatment of Jeremiah, Jer. 39.9-13. Jer. 40.1-5. NECHO. See PHARAOH-NECHO. NECROMANCY (enquiring of the dead) forbidden, Deu. 18.11. Deu. 26.14. Isa. 8.19. EXAMPLES OF: Psa. 106.28. The witch of Endor, 1 Sam. 28. NEEDLEWORK. See EMBROIDERY. NEGINOTH (stringed instruments), Psa. 4, 61, 67, 76 (titles). Hab. 3.19. NEHEMIAH, his parentage, Neh. 1.1. Neh. 7.2. Cup-bearer to Artaxerxes, Neh. 2.1. Mourns and prays for Jerusalem, Neh. 1. Petitions the king, and is sent by him as governor to Jerusalem, Neh. 2.1-8. His resistance to Sanballat, &c., Neh. 2.9-11,19,20. Neh. 4. Neh. 6. NICODEMUS, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews; his conversation with Jesus by night, Jno. 3.1-21. Defends him in the Sanhedrim, Jno. 7.50-52. Brings spices to anoint his body, Jno. 19.39. NICOLAITANES, Rev. 2.6,15. NICOLAS, a proselyte of Antioch, one of the seven deacons, Act. 6.5,6. NICOPOLIS, a city of Thrace; Paul resides in, Tit. 3.12. NIGHT, divided into first or evening watch, Lam. 2.19; second, or middle, or midnight watch, Jud. 7.19. Luk. 12.38; third, or early, or morning watch, Ex. 14.24. 1 Sam. 11.11. Luk. 12.38. Jno. 18.28. NILE (this name does not occur in Scripture), called THE RIVER, being the principal river of Egypt, Isa. 11.15. Isa. 19.5-10. Eze. 29.4. Amos 8.8. Called Sihor, Isa. 23.3. Jer. 2.18, see SIHOR. Not the same as the river of Egypt, see RIVER OF EGYPT. NIMRIM, a stream near Beth-nimrah, in Gad, Isa. 15.6. Jer. 48.34 with Num. 32. 3,36. NIMROD, son of Cush, and grandson of Ham; his greatness; conquests; builds Babel, &c., Gen. 10.8-10. 1 Chr. 1.10. Mic. 5.6. NINEVEH, the capital of Assyria; built Repairs the wall of Jerusalem, Neh. 2.12-18. by Asshur, Gen. 10.11,12. Its greatness, Jonali Neh. 3. Neh. 4. Neh. 6.15,16. Reproves 4.11. Nah. 3.16,17. Sennacherib assassinatthe sins of the Jews, Neh. 5.1-13. His conducted in, 2 Kin. 19.36,37. Isa. 37.37,38. Jonah as governor, Neh. 5.14-19. Neh. 7.1-5. Neh. sent to; the king and people repent, Jonah c. 8.9. Signs and seals a covenant with God, 1 to 4. Luk. 11.30-32. Prophecies against, Nah. Neh. 9.38. Neh. 10.1. c. 1 to 3. Zeph. 2.13-15. Returns to Jerusalem after 12 years' absence, Neh. 13.6,7. His zeal for the Sabbath, and reproof of the sins of the Jews, Neh. 13.7-31. NEHILOTH (destinies or fortunes), Psa. v. (title), referring to the subject of the Psalm. NEHUSHTAN (a piece of brass), the name given by Hezekiah to the brazen serpent, when he destroyed it on account of its being worshipped, 2 Kin. 18.4. NEPHTOAH, a stream bordering Judah, Jos. 15.9. Jos. 18.15. NER, father of Abner, and Saul's uncle, 1 Sam. 14.50; or grandfather, 1 Chr. 8.33. 1 Chr. 9.36,39. NERGAL, an idol worshipped by the Cuthites in Samaria, 2 Kin. 17.30. NET. See FISHES. NETHINIMS, servants of the Levites, appointed by David, Ezr. 8.20. Return from the captivity, 1 Chr. 9.2. Ezr. 2.43,58,70. Ezr. 7.7,24. Ezr. 8.17. Neh. 3.26,31. Neh. 7.46,60,73. Neh. 10.28. Neh. 11.3,21. NETTLES, Isa. 34.13. Hos. 9.6. Job 30 7. Pro. 24.31. Zeph. 2.9. NIBHAZ, an idol worshipped by the Avites in Samaria, 2 Kin. 17.31. NICANOR, one of the seven deacons, Act. 6.5. NISAN, 1st Month. See ABIB. NISROCH, an Assyrian idol; Sennacherib assassinated while worshipping, 2 Kin. 19.36,37. Isa. 37.37,38. NITRE (a carbonate of soda; what is usually called nitre or saltpetre, is a nitrate of potash), Pro. 25.20. Jer. 2.22. NO (Thebes), a city of Upper Egypt; prophecies against, Jer. 46.25. Eze. 30.14-16. Its greatness and ruin, Nah. 3.8. NOADIAH, a false prophetess who opposed Nehemiah in rebuilding Jerusalem, Neh. 6.14. NOAH, son of Lamech, Gen. 5.28,29. His character, Gen. 6.8,9. Eze. 14.14, 20. 2 Pet. 2.5. Builds the ark by God's command, Gen. 6.14-22. Heb. 11.7. 1 Pet. 3.20. Enters the ark, Gen. 7. Mat. 24.38. Luk. 17.27. Leaves Gen. 8. Gen. 9.1-17. the ark; offers sacrifice, and is blessed by God, His children, Gen. 5.32. Gen. 6.10. Gen. 7.13. Curses Is intoxicated, Gen. 9.20-24. Canaan; blesses Shem and Japhet, Gen. 9.25-27. His death, Gen. 9.28, 29. NOB, a city of the priests, 1 Sam. 22.19. Near Jerusalem, Isa. 10.32. Belonging to Benjamin, Neh. 11.31,32. The tabernacle at, in Saul's time; David flees to; Ahimelech in, 1 Sam. 21.1-6. Destroyed by Doeg, 1 Sam. 22.9,11,19. |