Bible Dictionary
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Necho II
Government & Society - Old Testament
Necho II was the Egyptian king who fought at Megiddo, where Josiah was killed, and later defeated Assyria at Carchemish. Nebuchadnezzar subsequently defeated his army and recovered the Syrian territories.
Neck
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
The neck is used literally for the body part and figuratively for strength, subjection, labor, obstinacy, danger, or sacrifice. To place a foot on an enemy’s neck signified conquest, while laying down one’s neck meant risking one’s life.
NECKLACE
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
A necklace was a chain or ornament worn around the neck, sometimes with pendants, rings, or precious stones. Scripture presents such adornment as a sign of honor or loyalty, but also associates it with pride.
NECO
People & Groups - Old Testament
Neco, or Pharaoh-necoh, is a name associated with the Egyptian king mentioned in the history of Judah. The source entry itself mistakenly repeats the description of a necklace; the Biblical reference identifies Neco as Pharaoh.
Necromancer
Sin & Judgment - Old Testament
A necromancer is one who seeks information by consulting the dead. Such practices were forbidden in Israel and are associated with forbidden divination.
Nedabiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nedabiah was a descendant of David and one of the sons of Jeconiah, king of Judah.
Needle
Agriculture & Daily Life - New Testament
A needle was a common household sewing instrument. Jesus used the expression “a needle’s eye” to illustrate the human impossibility of entering God’s kingdom while trusting in riches.
NEESING
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Neesing is an old English word meaning sneezing or snorting. In Job 41:18 it describes the vapor or spray issuing from the nostrils of leviathan, understood in the passage as the crocodile.
NEGEB
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Negeb was the dry southern region of Judah, lying between the settled land and the wilderness. It supported pastoral life and appears frequently in the histories of the patriarchs, Israel, David, and the southern tribes.
Neginah
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Neginah is the singular form of Neginoth and denotes music performed with stringed instruments. It appears in the title of Psalm 61.
Neginoth
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Neginoth denotes songs or musical performance accompanied by stringed instruments. The term appears in several psalm titles and identifies the instrumental section of the temple music.
Nehelamite
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nehelamite was the designation of Shemaiah, a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah among the exiles in Babylon. Its exact origin is uncertain and may suggest “dreamer.”
Nehelamite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Nehelamite was Shemaiah, a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah in Babylon. The designation may refer to a place or family, but its precise meaning is uncertain.
Nehemiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nehemiah was a Jewish cupbearer to the Persian king who became governor of Judah. He led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall, promoted covenant faithfulness, and carried out religious and social reforms.
Nehemiah, Book of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Nehemiah records the rebuilding and dedication of Jerusalem’s wall, the organization of the restored community, public instruction in the Law, covenant renewal, and Nehemiah’s reforms.
Nehemiah, The Book Of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Nehemiah presents the restoration of Jerusalem and the reforms of the returned Jewish community under Nehemiah. Its material includes memoirs, registers, lists, and accounts of worship and public administration.
Nehiloth
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Nehiloth appears in the title of Psalm 5 and probably refers to perforated wind instruments such as flutes used in temple music.
Nehum
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nehum was one of the heads of families who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The parallel account calls him Rehum.
Nehushta
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nehushta was the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem and the mother of King Jehoiachin. She was taken into exile with her son and the royal court.
Nehushtan
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Nehushtan was the name given to the bronze serpent made by Moses, which Israel later worshiped as an idol. King Hezekiah destroyed it during his reforms because the people burned incense to it.
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