Tuesday, December 29, 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
Aner
A boy.

1. A Canaanitish chief who joined his forces with those of Abraham in pursuit of Chedorlaomer (Gen. 14:13, 24).

2. A city of Manasseh given to the Levites of Kohath's family (1 Chr. 6:70).

Hitchcock's Names Dictionary
Aner
answer; song; affliction

Naves Topical Index
Aner
1. A Canaanitish chief
Gen 14:13Gen 14:24

2. A Levitical city of Manasseh
1 Chr 6:70

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Aner
1. (boy), a city of Manasseh, west of Jordan, with "suburbs," given to the Kohathites. (1 Chronicles 6:70)

2. one of the three Amorite chiefs of Hebron who aided Abraham in the pursuit after the four invading kings. (Genesis 14:13,24)

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

Bible Usage:

  • Anerused 3 times.

Dictionaries:

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

Strongs Concordance:

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