Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Nazareth
Places & Geography - New Testament
Nazareth was the Galilean town where Joseph and Mary lived and where Jesus grew up. Jesus began teaching there, but many townspeople rejected Him, and He became known as Jesus of Nazareth.
Nazarite
Christian Life - Both
A Nazarite, more properly a Nazirite, was an Israelite separated by vow for devoted service to God. The vow required abstinence from wine, uncut hair, and avoidance of contact with the dead, followed by prescribed offerings.
Neah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Neah was a town or landmark on the boundary of Zebulun. Its precise location has not been established.
Neapolis
Places & Geography - New Testament
Neapolis was the seaport in northern Greece where Paul and his companions first landed in Europe. It served as the port of Philippi and was also used on later journeys.
NEAR, NIGH
Doctrine & Theology - Both
Near or nigh denotes closeness in place, time, or family relationship. Scripture also uses it spiritually: the Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and His people are called to draw near to Him.
Neariah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Neariah was the name of descendants of David and of Simeon. The two individuals are mentioned in separate genealogical records.
Nebai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nebai was a family head who signed the covenant made by the returned Jewish community under Nehemiah. The name is also associated with Nobai.
Nebaioth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nebaioth was Ishmael’s firstborn son and the name of the pastoral tribe descended from him. Isaiah speaks of the rams of Nebaioth as offerings brought to the Lord.
Nebaioth, Nebajoth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nebaioth, or Nebajoth, was Ishmael’s firstborn son and the ancestor of a pastoral Arabian tribe mentioned by Isaiah.
Neballat
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Neballat was a town occupied by Benjamites after the exile. It was near Lod and Ono, probably at modern Beit Nebala.
Nebat
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nebat was the father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel. He is usually mentioned in the phrase “Jeroboam the son of Nebat.”
Nebo
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Nebo was the name of a Babylonian deity, a mountain in Moab from which Moses viewed the Promised Land, and towns east and west of the Jordan. The name also appears in a postexilic family designation.
NEBO, MOUNT
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Mount Nebo was a mountain in Moab from which Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death. It is identified with the top of Pisgah and lay east of Jericho, though details of its exact location have been debated.
Nebuchadnezzar
Government & Society - Old Testament
Nebuchadnezzar was the powerful king of Babylon who conquered Judah, destroyed Jerusalem, and carried many Jews into exile. He also rebuilt Babylon and was humbled by God because of his pride.
Nebuchadnezzar, Or Nebuchadrezzar
Government & Society - Old Testament
Nebuchadnezzar, or Nebuchadrezzar, was the great Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem, exiled Judah, and ruled a vast empire. His pride was judged by God, as recorded in Daniel.
Nebuchadrezzar
Government & Society - Old Testament
Nebuchadrezzar is an alternate form of Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king who conquered Judah and Jerusalem.
Nebushasban
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nebushasban was a chief Babylonian chamberlain under Nebuchadnezzar. He was among the officers sent to release Jeremiah after Jerusalem was captured.
NEBUSHAZBAN
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nebushazban was a high-ranking Babylonian officer, called the chief eunuch or Rab-saris. He was among those appointed to secure Jeremiah’s safety after Jerusalem fell.
Nebuzaradan
Government & Society - Old Testament
Nebuzaradan was Nebuchadnezzar’s chief officer and commander at Jerusalem’s capture. He directed the city’s destruction, the deportation of its people, and the treatment of Jeremiah and those left in the land.
Necho
Government & Society - Old Testament
Necho is another form of the name of Pharaoh-necho, the Egyptian king who opposed Josiah and later ruled over Judah through Jehoiakim.
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