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Phalti
(Encyclopedia) PhaltiPhaltifălˈtī [key] or PhaltielPhaltielfălˈtīəl [key], in the Bible, husband of Michal, who was previously David's wife.Lilienthal, David Eli
(Encyclopedia) Lilienthal, David EliLilienthal, David Elilĭlˈyənthôl [key], 1899–1981, American public official, b. Morton, Ill. He was admitted (1923) to the bar, practiced law, and was appointed by…Jehoash
(Encyclopedia) JehoashJehoashjēhōˈăsh [key] or JoashJoashjōˈăsh [key], in the Bible. 1 King of Israel, son and successor of Jehoahaz. He was generally successful in a war with Damascus, and he…Burnet, David Gouverneur
(Encyclopedia) Burnet, David GouverneurBurnet, David Gouverneurgŭvˌən&oobreve;rˈ bûrˈnĭt [key], 1788–1870, provisional president of Texas (1836), b. Newark, N.J.; son of William Burnet (1730–91…Wilczek, Frank Anthony
(Encyclopedia) Wilczek, Frank Anthony, 1951–, American physicist, b. New York City, Ph.D. Princeton, 1974. Wilczek was a professor at Princeton (1974–80, 1989–2000) and at the Univ. of California,…Barzillai
(Encyclopedia) BarzillaiBarzillaibärzĭlˈāī [key], in the Bible. 1 Chief in Gilead who was friendly to David. 2 The father-in-law of Saul's daughter Merab.Tamar
(Encyclopedia) TamarTamartāˈmär [key], in the Bible. 1 Mother of Judah's twin sons Pharez and Zerah. An alternate spelling is Thamar. 2 Daughter of David and Maachah. She was the victim of her half-…Dodge, Grace Hoadley
(Encyclopedia) Dodge, Grace Hoadley, 1856–1914, American philanthropist, b. New York City; great-granddaughter of David Low Dodge. She played an important part in the founding of Teachers College of…Jahaziel
(Encyclopedia) JahazielJahazieljəhāˈzēĕl, jāˌhāzīˈəl, jāhăzˈēĕl [key], in the Bible. 1 Man who joined David at Ziklag. 2 One who inspired Jehoshaphat to oppose the invading Ammonites. 3 Priest before…Obed
(Encyclopedia) ObedObedōˈbĕd [key], in the Bible. 1 David's grandfather. 2 Father of Azariah (18.) 3 Gatekeeper at the Temple.