Bible Dictionary
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Maccabees, Books of the
Scripture - Inter-testament
The Books of the Maccabees are several inter-testamental writings concerning Jewish persecution, resistance, and history under the Seleucid rulers. Their canonical status differs among Christian traditions.
Macedonia
Places & Geography - New Testament
Macedonia was a Roman province north of Greece and a major field of Paul’s missionary work. Churches at Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea became notable for faith, endurance, and generosity.
Machaerus
Places & Geography - New Testament
Machaerus was a fortified palace and stronghold east of the Dead Sea belonging to the Herodian rulers. It is traditionally associated with John the Baptist’s imprisonment and beheading, though Scripture does not name the site.
Machbanai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Machbanai was a Gadite warrior who joined David while he was living in the wilderness and retreating at Ziklag.
MACHBANNAI
People & Groups - Old Testament
Machbannai was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
MACHBENA
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Machbenah is a name in the genealogy of Judah, apparently referring to a place. It has been identified by some with Cabbon, possibly at or near el-Kubeibeh.
Machbenah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Machbenah was a descendant of Judah, identified as a son of Sheva and connected with Caleb’s family.
Machi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Machi was the father of Geuel, the Gadite spy who went with Caleb and Joshua to inspect Canaan.
Machir
People & Groups - Old Testament
Machir was Manasseh’s son and ancestor of the Machirites, who received territory east of the Jordan. Another Machir, living at Lo-debar, sheltered Mephibosheth and later David.
Machirites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Machirites were the descendants of Machir, the son of Manasseh and father of Gilead.
Machnadebai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Machnadebai was a son of Bani who had married a foreign woman and separated from her at Ezra’s command.
Machpelah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Machpelah was the field and cave near Hebron that Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a family burial place. Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah were buried there.
MACONAH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Maconah is another form of Mekonah, the name of a place mentioned in the Old Testament.
MACRON
Government & Society - Inter-testament
Ptolemy Macron was a governor under the Ptolemaic and Seleucid rulers. He first opposed the Jews but later showed them favor, fell into disfavor with Antiochus Eupator, and died by poisoning himself.
Madai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Madai was a son of Japheth and is traditionally regarded as the ancestor of the Medes, a people associated with the region east of Mesopotamia.
Madian
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Madian is another form of Midian, the region and people associated with Moses’ years in exile and with later conflicts against Israel.
Madmannah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Madmannah was a town in the Negeb, or southern district, of Judah. Its exact site is uncertain, though it was associated with the area near Gaza or Beersheba.
Madmen
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Madmen was an unidentified town of Moab against which Jeremiah pronounced a prophecy of destruction.
Madmenah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Madmenah was a village in Benjamin, north of Jerusalem, mentioned in Isaiah’s description of the Assyrian advance.
Madness
Sin & Judgment - Both
In Scripture, madness may refer to mental derangement, uncontrolled passion, reckless conduct, or behavior viewed as senseless. David also feigned madness to escape danger.
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