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Magog, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) MagogMagogmāˈgŏg [key], in the Bible. 1 Son of Japheth. 2 The land from which Gog, the eschatological enemy of the people of God, comes to wreak havoc on Israel.

Ava, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) AvaAvaāˈvə [key], in the Bible, an unidentified city of Mesopotamia, perhaps the same as Ivah. Its inhabitants are called Avites.

Og, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) OgOgŏg [key], in the Bible, giant king of Bashan conquered by the Israelites.

Nun, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) NunNunnŭn, n&oomacr;n [key], in the Bible, father of Joshua.

Medan, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) MedanMedanmēˈdăn [key], in the Bible, son of Abraham and Keturah.

Lydia, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) LydiaLydialĭdˈēə [key], in the New Testament, Christian convert at whose house in Philippi Paul stayed. She was from Thyatira.

Magdala, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) MagdalaMagdalamăgˈdələ [key], in the New Testament, home of Mary Magdalene. It is identified with Migdal, Israel, a town on the west shore of the Sea of Galilee, and the neighboring…