Old Testament · Book 23 of 66
Isaiah
66 chapters. Book overviews with themes and outlines are written and reviewed in Phase 2. Below are the records in the graph that draw primarily on this book.
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Achor Valley
The Valley of Achor, where Achan was punished for his sin. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 7:24.
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Adrammelech
Adrammelech, son of Assyrian king Sennacherib, assassinated his father. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:37.
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Ararat
Ararat, the mountain range where Noah's ark came to rest after the flood. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 8:4.
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Arpad
Arpad was a city in northern Syria conquered by the Assyrians. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 18:34.
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Asaph
Asaph served as the recorder during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah (2Ki.18.18, 37; Isa.36.3, 22). Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Bajith
Bajith (or "temple") was a Moabite temple or high place mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy against Moab. (Isaiah 15:2) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 15:2.
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Baladan
Baladan was the father of Merodach-baladan, king of Babylon. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 20:12.
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Beer-elim
Beer-elim was a place mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy against Moab. (Isaiah 15:8) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 15:8.
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Bozrah
Bozrah was an important city in Edom, often mentioned in prophecies of judgment. Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 36:33.
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Brook of the Willows
The Brook of the Willows was a boundary of Moab's territory, possibly near the Wadi Zered. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 15:7.
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Calneh
Calneh (Calno) was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, mentioned as one of Nimrod's cities and later as a trading partner of Tyre. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 10:10.
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Carchemish
Carchemish was an ancient city on the Euphrates River where the Babylonians decisively defeated the Egyptians. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Chronicles 35:20.
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Cyprus
Cyprus, also referred to as Kittim and Elishah, was an island in the Mediterranean Sea that played a significant role in the spread of early Christianity. Mentioned in 15 verses across 6 books, first at Numbers 24:24.
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Damascus
Damascus is an ancient city of Syria, named in Genesis and throughout the history of Israel's kings and prophets. Saul of Tarsus was traveling there to arrest believers when the risen Jesus met him on the road, and in Damascus he was healed, baptized, and first proclaimed Jesus as the Christ.
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Dedan
Dedan was an Arabian people and region, known for their involvement in trade. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Isaiah 21:13.
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Dumah
Dumah, a city or region in Arabia, was the recipient of a prophetic oracle in Isaiah 21:11. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 21:11.
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Eden
Eden, a city or region mentioned in the Old Testament, possibly located in Mesopotamia or Syria (2Ki.19.12; Isaiah 37:12; Ezk.27.23). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 19:12.
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Eglaim
Eglaim, a Moabite city whose destruction was prophesied by Isaiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 15:8.
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Eglath-shelishiyah
Eglath-shelishiyah, a Moabite city whose destruction was prophesied by Isaiah and Jeremiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 15:5.
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Egypt Sea
The Egypt Sea, probably referring to the Gulf of Suez, an arm of the Red Sea. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 11:15.
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Elam
Elam, an ancient nation east of Babylon, at times an ally and at times an enemy of Israel. Mentioned in 16 verses across 7 books, first at Genesis 14:1.
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Elealeh
Elealeh, a Moabite city assigned to the tribe of Reuben, later featured in prophecies of Moab's destruction. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 32:3.
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Eliakim
Eliakim was the palace administrator under King Hezekiah during the Assyrian invasion. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Ephah
Ephah, an Arabian tribe known for their camels and dromedaries, mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy of nations coming to Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 60:6.
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Esarhaddon
Esarhaddon was the king of Assyria, the son and successor of Sennacherib. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 19:37.
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Galilee
Galilee is the northern region of the land where Jesus grew up and carried out most of His public ministry. Isaiah had spoken of light dawning on Zebulun and Naphtali, and Matthew reads the Galilean ministry as that light.
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Gallim
Gallim, a town in Benjamin, was the home of Paltiel, Michal's husband, and is mentioned in a prophecy of Isaiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 25:44.
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Gebim
Gebim, a town in Benjamin, is mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy describing the advance of the Assyrian army towards Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 10:31.
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Gozan
Gozan was a region in Mesopotamia where Israelite captives from the northern kingdom were deported by the Assyrians (2Ki.17.6; 18:11; 19:12; 1Ch.5.26; Isaiah 37:12). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 17:6.
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Greece
Greece (Javan), a nation and culture mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. Mentioned in 10 verses across 5 books, first at Isaiah 66:19.
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Hanes
Hanes was an Egyptian city to which Judah sent envoys, as mentioned in a prophecy by Isaiah (Isaiah 30:4). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 30:4.
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Hena
Hena was a Mesopotamian city conquered by the Assyrians before the time of Sennacherib, possibly located near Sippara (2Ki.18.34; 19:13; Isa.37.13). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:34.
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Hilkiah
Hilkiah served as a high-ranking official in the court of King Hezekiah of Judah. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Horonaim
Horonaim, a Moabite city featured in prophecies against Moab. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 15:5.
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Isaiah
Isaiah was the prophet in Jerusalem during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah whose book the New Testament quotes more than any other prophet. His oracles of the virgin's son, the light in Galilee, the Spirit-anointed preacher, and the suffering servant are read by the Gospels as fulfilled in Jesus.
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Ivvah
Ivvah (or Avva) was a city conquered by Assyria, whose people were resettled in Samaria. (2Ki.18.34, 19:13; Isaiah 37:13; 2Ki.17.24, 31) Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 17:24.
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Jeberechiah
Jeberechiah was a witness to Isaiah's prophecy concerning his son Maher-shalal-hash-baz. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 8:2.
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Joah
Joah, the son of Asaph, served as King Hezekiah's secretary during the Assyrian invasion. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Kedar
Kedar was a son of Ishmael and the eponymous ancestor of a nomadic Arab tribe known for their tents and flocks. Mentioned in 11 verses across 7 books, first at Genesis 25:13.
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Kir
Kir, also known as Mizpeh, was a Moabite city that faced destruction by the Babylonians (Isaiah 15:1; Jeremiah 48:1, 23). Mentioned in 7 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 22:3.
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Kir
Kir, a city or region in Mesopotamia, possibly Elam, was the place where the Arameans were exiled and from where they originally came (2Ki.16.9; Amo.9.7). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 16:9.
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Laishah
Laishah, a place near Anathoth and Gallim, mentioned in a prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 10:30). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 10:30.
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Lamb of God
Lamb of God is the title John the Baptist gave Jesus at the Jordan: the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. It gathers up the Passover lamb, the lamb Abraham said God would provide, and Isaiah's servant led like a lamb, and Revelation makes the Lamb its central figure.
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Libya
Libya (Put or Pul), a country in North Africa mentioned in various Old Testament prophecies (Ezk.30.5; 38:5; Nam.3.9). Mentioned in 9 verses across 7 books, first at 2 Chronicles 12:3.
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Lud
Lud, a son of Shem and progenitor of the Lydians. Mentioned in 6 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 10:22.
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Luhith
Luhith, a place in Moab mentioned in prophecies of Isaiah and Jeremiah (Isaiah 15:5; Jeremiah 48:5). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 15:5.
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Madmenah
Madmenah, a place near Jerusalem mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy (Isaiah 10:31). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 10:31.
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Maher-shalal-hash-baz
Maher-shalal-hash-baz, meaning "swift is booty, speedy is prey," was the symbolic name given to Isaiah's son. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Isaiah 8:1.
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Medeba
Medeba, a city in Moab captured by the Israelites (Numbers 21:30; Joshua 13:9, 16), later a site of battle between the Ammonites and David's army (1Ch.19.7). Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 21:30.
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Memphis
Memphis, an ancient Egyptian city mentioned in prophecies of judgment against Egypt (Isaiah 19:13; Jeremiah 2:16; 44:1; 46:14, 19; Ezk.30.13, 16; Hosea 9:6). Mentioned in 8 verses across 4 books, first at Isaiah 19:13.
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Merodach-baladan
Merodach-baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, king of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 20:12.
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Migron
Migron, a place near Gibeah where Saul camped with his troops (1Sa.14.2), and a town mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy about the Assyrian invasion (Isaiah 10:28). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:2.
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Nebaioth
Nebaioth, the firstborn son of Ishmael, was the ancestor of a tribe known for their flocks and mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy of future blessing. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 25:13.
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Nebo
Nebo was a city and mountain in Moab, mentioned in the Old Testament. Mentioned in 7 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 32:3.
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Nimrim
Nimrim was a place in Moab known for its waters, which are mentioned in the context of God's judgment on Moab. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 15:6.
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Nineveh
Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, is known in the Bible for its wickedness and its remarkable repentance following Jonah's preaching. Mentioned in 19 verses across 8 books, first at Genesis 10:11.
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On
On, also known as Heliopolis, was an ancient Egyptian city mentioned in the Bible in connection with Joseph's life and prophetic references to Egypt. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 41:45.
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Oreb
Oreb was a Midianite prince who was killed by the Ephraimites during the time of Gideon. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Judges 7:25.
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Pathros
Pathros was a region in Upper Egypt (southern Egypt) where some Judeans settled after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Isaiah 11:11.
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Perazim Mount
Mount Perazim was the location where David, with God's help, defeated the Philistines, and it is used by Isaiah as an example of God's judgment. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 28:21.
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Pharaoh
Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler whom Judah's King Hezekiah sought as an ally against the Assyrian threat. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:21.
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Philip and the Ethiopian official
Sent by an angel to the road toward Gaza, Philip met an Ethiopian court official reading Isaiah 53 in his chariot. Starting from that passage Philip told him the good news about Jesus, and at the official's request Philip baptized him in water beside the road.
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Resurrection
Resurrection is God raising the dead to bodily life. The Old Testament glimpses it in Job, the Psalms, Isaiah, and Daniel; the Gospels narrate the raising of Jesus on the third day; and Paul calls Him the firstfruits, the first of a harvest that includes everyone who belongs to Him.
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Rezeph
Rezeph was a city conquered by the Assyrians, mentioned in a letter from the Assyrian king to Hezekiah (2Ki. 19:12; Isa. 37:12). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:12.
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Rezin
Rezin was the king of Aram (Syria) who allied with Pekah, king of Israel, against Ahaz, king of Judah. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 15:37.
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Sacrifice and atonement
Sacrifice and atonement is the biblical pattern by which sin is covered and fellowship with God restored through a life given in place of the guilty. From the garments of skin in Eden and the ram in place of Isaac to the Passover lamb and the offerings of the law, the Old Testament teaches that without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. The New Testament proclaims that Jesus offered Himself once for all.
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Seba
Seba was a kingdom mentioned in prophetic and poetic texts, often in the context of bringing gifts to God (Psa. 72:10; Isa. 43:3). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Psalms 72:10.
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Sela
Sela, also known as rock or Joktheel, was an Edomite stronghold captured by King Amaziah of Judah (2Ki. 14:7; 2Chr. 25:12; Isa. 16:1; 42:11; Judg. 1:36). Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Judges 1:36.
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Sepharvaim
Sepharvaim was one of the cities from which the Assyrians brought people to resettle in Samaria after the deportation of the Israelites (2Ki. 17:24, 31; 18:34; 19:13; Isa. 36:19; 37:13). Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 17:24.
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Sharezer
Sharezer, along with his brother Adrammelech, assassinated their father, King Sennacherib of Assyria, and fled to the land of Ararat. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:37.
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Sharon
Sharon was a coastal plain known for its beauty, fertility, and pastureland (1Chr. 27:29; Sng.2.1; Isa. 33:9; 35:2; 65:10; Act.9.35). Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Chronicles 27:29.
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Shear-jashub
Shear-jashub, meaning "a remnant shall return," was the son of the prophet Isaiah and accompanied his father to meet King Ahaz. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 7:3.
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Sheba
The Sabeans, descendants of Cush, were known for their wealth, trade in spices and precious stones, and were mentioned in various contexts throughout the Old Testament. Mentioned in 5 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 10:7.
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Shebna
Shebna was a high-ranking official in King Hezekiah's court, serving as the steward of the palace, but was later demoted and replaced by Eliakim. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Shelah
Shelah, also called Shiloah, the King's Pool, or Siloam, was a pool in Jerusalem fed by the Gihon Spring via Hezekiah's Tunnel (Neh. 3:15; Isa. 8:6; Neh. 2:14; Luke 13:4; Jhn.9.7, 11). Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Nehemiah 2:14.
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Sibmah
Sibmah was a Moabite town known for its vineyards, allotted to the tribe of Reuben (Num. 32:38; Josh. 13:19) and later mentioned in prophecies concerning Moab (Isa. 16:8-9; Jer. 48:32). Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 32:38.
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Syene
Syene, the southern border of Egypt, mentioned in prophecies about Egypt's destruction (Ezek. 29:10; 30:6). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 49:12.
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Tabeal
Tabeal was the man Syria and Ephraim conspired to make king of Judah in place of Ahaz. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 7:6.
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Telassar
Telassar, a Mesopotamian city conquered by the Assyrians, mentioned in the context of Sennacherib's boasting (2Kgs. 19:12; Isa. 37:12). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:12.
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Tema
Tema, an Arabian city and tribe known for its caravans and trade, mentioned in prophetic and poetic texts (Job.6.19; Isa. 21:14; Jer. 25:23). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Job 6:19.
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The crucifixion of Jesus
Jesus was crucified outside Jerusalem at Golgotha under Pontius Pilate. He died after several hours on the cross and was buried in a nearby tomb before the Sabbath. The Gospels present His death as the sacrifice for the sins of the world.
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Tirhakah
Tirhakah, the king of Cush (Ethiopia), opposed Sennacherib's invasion of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:9.
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Tubal
Tubal, a nation descended from Japheth, known for trading in slaves and bronze, and allied with Gog in the prophecy of Ezekiel (Gen. 10:2; Isa. 66:19; Ezek. 27:13; 38:2-3; 39:1). Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 66:19.
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Uriah
Uriah was a priest during the reign of King Ahaz who followed the king's instructions in building a new altar based on a pagan model from Damascus. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 16:10.
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Washer's Field
The Washer's Field, a location near Jerusalem's wall, where the Assyrian officials stood and delivered messages to King Hezekiah (2Kgs. 18:17; Isa. 7:3; 36:2). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:17.
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Way of Holiness
The Way of Holiness, a prophesied highway in Isaiah, reserved for the redeemed and leading to Zion (Isa. 35:8). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 35:8.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, son of Jeberechiah, was a faithful witness to Isaiah's prophecy about his son Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 8:2.
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Zoan
Zoan was an ancient Egyptian city where God performed miracles through Moses; it is probably to be identified with Tanis . Mentioned in 7 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 13:22.
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