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Azrikam

(Encyclopedia) AzrikamAzrikamăzˈrĭkăm [key], in the Bible. 1 Man of the house of David. 2 Descendant of Saul. 3 Chief of the royal household.

Hadadezer

(Encyclopedia) HadadezerHadadezerhădədēˈzər [key], in the Bible, king of Zobah, who led a Syrian coalition against David. The allies were eventually defeated and became tributaries. An alternate form…

Hattush

(Encyclopedia) HattushHattushhătˈəsh [key], in the Bible. 1, 2 Descendants of David. 3 Signer of the covenant. 4 Worker on the wall of Jerusalem.

Akkub

(Encyclopedia) AkkubAkkubăkˈəb [key], in the Bible. 1 Descendant of David. 2 Levitical family. 3 One of the Nethinim. 4 One who explained the Law.

En-gedi

(Encyclopedia) En-gediEn-gediĕn-gēˈdī, ĕnˈ-gēdī [key], in the Bible, oasis on the W shore of the Dead Sea, famed for its vineyards. David hid there from Saul.

Michael Collins

Director/Writer: Neil Jordan Director of Photography: Chris Menges Editors: J. Patrick Duffner and Tony Lawson Music: Elliot Goldenthal Production Designer: Anthony Pratt…

Hanani

(Encyclopedia) HananiHananihănˈənī, hānāˈ– [key], in the Bible. 1 Chief singer of David. 2 Seer who reproved Asa. Apparently this is the father of Jehu. 3 Governor of Jerusalem.

Keilah

(Encyclopedia) KeilahKeilahkēīˈlə [key], in the Bible, town, SW ancient Palestine. David rescued it from the Philistines and lived there until the treachery of its inhabitants caused him to leave.

Amasa

(Encyclopedia) AmasaAmasaămˈəsə, əmāˈsə [key], in the Bible. 1 Cousin of Absalom, with whom he revolted. Later he became David's commander in chief; he was murdered by Joab. 2 Ephraimite chief.

Shimri

(Encyclopedia) ShimriShimrishĭmˈrī [key], in the Bible. 1 Descendant of Simeon. 2 Father of one of David's guard. 3 One who helped clean the Temple in Hezekiah's reign.