Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Cities in the Bible

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain (Gen. 4:17) After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities. Next, we have a record of the cities of the Canaanites, Sidon, Gaza, Sodom, etc. The earliest description of a city is that of Sodom (Gen 19:1-22) and Damascus is said to be the oldest existing city in the world.

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Ananiah
Protected by Jehovah, the name of a town in the tribe of Benjamin between Nob and Hazor (Neh. 11:32). It is probably the modern Beit Hanina, a small village 3 miles north of Jerusalem.

Naves Topical Index
Ananiah
1. Son of Maaseiah
Neh 3:23Neh 8:4

2. Town of Benjamin
Neh 11:32

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Ananiah
1. (protected by Jehovah) probably a priest, and ancestor of Azariah, who assisted in rebuilding the city wall in the days of Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 3:23) (B.C. before 446.)

2. a place, named between Nob and Hazor, in which the Benjamites lived after their return from captivity. (Nehemiah 11:32)

3. a city on the Jordan, "beside Zaretan," in the time of Joshua. (Joshua 3:16)

Bible Usage:

Dictionaries:

  • Included in Eastons:Yes
  • Included in Hitchcocks:No
  • Included in Naves:Yes
  • Included in Smiths:Yes
  • Included in Websters:No
  • Included in Strongs:Yes

Strongs Concordance:

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