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Palmer, Daniel David

(Encyclopedia) Palmer, Daniel David, 1845–1913, American founder of chiropractic, b. near Toronto, Canada. He practiced and taught chiropractic, chiefly in Davenport, Iowa. His work was carried on…

Sheva

(Encyclopedia) ShevaShevashēˈvə [key], in the Bible. 1 Son of Caleb. 2 David's scribe: see Shavsha.

Shaphat

(Encyclopedia) ShaphatShaphatshāˈfăt [key], in the Bible. 1 Prince of the blood in Judah. 2 Father of Elisha. 3 One of the spies. 4 Officer under David. 5 Gadite.

1978 Academy Awards

The 1978 Academy Awards were presented April 91, 1979 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureComing Home, Jerome Hellman, producer (United Artists)The Deer Hunter, Barry…

Japhia

(Encyclopedia) JaphiaJaphiajəfīˈə [key], in the Bible. 1 King of Lachish slain by Joshua. 2 Son of David. 3 Town, N central ancient Palestine, the present-day Yafa, Israel. Remains of an ancient…

Metheg-ammah

(Encyclopedia) Metheg-ammahMetheg-ammahmēˈthĕg-ămˈə [key], in the Bible, place conquered by David from the Philistines. It is identified by some with Gath. There is some doubt whether it was an…

Araunah

(Encyclopedia) AraunahAraunahārôˈnə [key], in the Bible, Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to David so that an altar might be erected there. This site, on Mt. Moriah, was afterward used for the…

Joha

(Encyclopedia) JohaJohajōˈhə [key], in the Bible. 1 Son of Beriah (3.) 2 One of David's guard.

Dodge, David Low

(Encyclopedia) Dodge, David Low, 1774–1852, American merchant and pacifist, b. Brooklyn, Conn. In 1815 he founded the New York Peace Society, possibly the first such organization to be established.…

Elishua

(Encyclopedia) ElishuaElishuaēlīˈsh&oomacr;ə, ĕlˌĭsh&oomacr;ˈə [key], in the Bible, son of David: see Elishama (2.)