Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pharathoni ( v.r. ; Josephus, , Peshito, Pherath; Vulg. Phara), one of the cities of Judica fortified by Bacchides during his contests with Jonathan Maccabeeus (1Ma 9:50). In both MSS. of the Sept. the name is joined to the preceding Tharmnatha-Pharathon; but in Josephus, the Syriac, and Vulgate, the two are separated. Ewald (Geschichte, 4:373) … Continue reading “Pharathoni”

Pharathon PHARATHON.Named, with Timnath and Tephon, among the cities which Bacchides strengthened with high walls, with gates and with bars (1Ma 9:60). Some authorities read with LXX [Note: Septuagint.] Timnath-pharathon, as indicating one place. Conder suggests Feron, about 15 miles W. of Nhlus. This seems to be too far to the north, as the towns … Continue reading “Pharathon”

Pharaohs Wife The wife of one Pharaoh, the king who received Hadad the Edomite, is mentioned in Scripture. She is called “queen,” and her name, Tahpenes, is given. Her husband was most probably of the twenty-first dynasty. SEE PHARAOH, 7, TAHPENES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pharaoh’s daughters Three princesses are thus mentioned in Scripture: (1.) The princess who adopted the infant Moses (q.v.), Ex. 2:10. She is twice mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 7:21: Heb. 11:24). It would See m that she was alive and in some position of influence about the court when Moses was compelled to flee … Continue reading “Pharaoh’s daughters”

Pharaohs Daughter Three Egyptian princesses, daughters of Pharaohs, are mentioned in the Bible. Our account of them includes whatever notices are extant in other writers. 1. The preserver of Moses, daughter of the Pharaoh who first oppressed the Israelites. She appears from her conduct towards Moses to have been heiress to the throne, something more … Continue reading “Pharaoh’s Daughter”

Pharaoh, The Wife Of Pha’raoh, The wife of. The wife of one Pharaoh, the king who received Hadad, the Edomite, is mentioned in Scripture. She is called “queen,” and her name, Tahpenes, is given. See Tahpenes; Pharaoh, 6. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Pharaoh Pharaohis Daughter The term Pharaoh was an honorary title of the kings of Egypt. In biblical history several Pharaohs are met with, especially in connexion with Abraham, Joseph, and Moses. In the NT there are some interesting references. Thus in his speech (Acts 7) St. Stephen proves Gods care for Joseph and Moses by … Continue reading “Pharaoh Pharaohis Daughter”

Pharaoh Of The Exode Owing to the deep interest in the history of that event, extraordinary efforts have been made by Biblical scholars to identify this Egyptian king, whose name is .not-given in the sacred narrative. Most writers have been content to, compare the-chronologies of Egypt and the Bible together, and rest in the simple … Continue reading “Pharaoh Of The Exode”

Pharaoh-Necoh neko ( , paroh nekhoh, also , nekho; , Nechao (2Ki 23:29, 2Ki 23:33, 2Ki 23:34; 2Ch 35:22; 2Ch 36:4, the King James Version, Necho, the Revised Version (British and American) NECO; Jer 46:2; 2Ch 35:20, the King James Version Necho, the Revised Version (British and American) NECO)): 1. Pharaoh-Necoh, 610-594 BC: Nekau II … Continue reading “Pharaoh-Necoh”

Pharaoh Hophra hofra ( , paroh hophra; , Houaphre): 1. Sole King, 589-570 BC: He is so called in Scripture (Jer 44:30); Herodotus calls him Apries (ii. 169). He is known on the monuments as Uah ab ra. He was the son of Psammetichus II, whose Greek mercenaries have left in scriptions upon the rocks … Continue reading “Pharaoh-Hophra”