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Arab
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Ambush, a city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:52), now Er-Rabiyeh.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(ambush) a city of Judah in the mountainous district, probably in the neighborhood of Hebron; mentioned only in (Joshua 15:62)
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
A'RAB (ambush), a town in the mountains of Judah, Josh 15:52; perhaps the home of the Arbite. [scripture]2 Sam. 23 35[scripture]. East of Hebron, at er-Rabiyeh, is an ancient site marked by walls, cisterns, and ruins, which Conder regards as the Arab of biblical history.
Scripture references
- Joshua 15:52
- 2 Samuel 23
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
multiplying; sowing sedition; a window; a locust
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
A'RAB (ambush), a town in the mountains of Judah, Josh 15:52; perhaps the home of the Arbite. [scripture]2 Sam. 23 35[scripture]. East of Hebron, at er-Rabiyeh, is an ancient site marked by walls, cisterns, and ruins, which Conder regards as the Arab of biblical history.
Scripture references
- Joshua 15:52
- 2Sam.23
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
One of a swarthy race occupying Arabia, and numerous in Syria, Northern Africa, etc. Street Arab, a homeless vagabond in the streets of a city, particularly and outcast boy or girl. Tylor. The ragged outcasts and street Arabs who are shivering in damp doorways. Lond. Sat. Rev.