Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

TOBIAH An Ammonite prince, in league with Sanballat and the Samaritans against the pious Jews, who were rebuilding the ruined temple, Neh 2:10 ; 4:3. His threats and treachery were employed in vain. During Nehemiah’s absence, Tobiah was unlawfully established by some of the chief men of Judah, his relatives, in a fine apartment of … Continue reading “Tobiah”

Tobey, Zalmon a Baptist minister, was born in Norfolk, Conn., July 27, 1791. His parents were Congregationalists. He pursued his collegiate studies for a time at Williams College, and then became a member of Brown University, where he graduated in the class of 1817. In the fall of this year, he was ordained to the … Continue reading “Tobey, Zalmon”

Tobenz, Daniel an Augustinian, was born at Vienna in 1743. In 1768 he was made a priest, in 1772 doctor of theology, and in 1775 professor of theology at Vienna. In 1811 he retired from his professorship, and died August 20, 1819. He published, Institutiones, Usus et Doctrinae Patrum (Vienna, 1779-83): Examen Tractatus Joannis Barbegraci … Continue reading “Tobenz, Daniel”

Tobadonijah [Tob-adoni’jah] Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the people. 2Ch 17:8. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Toba Indians One of the few still unconquered savage tribes of the great Chaco wilderness of South America, and notable alike for their persistent hostility to the white man and for their close resemblance in language, customs, and manner of living to the celebrated Abipón, among whom the famous Jesuit Dobrizhoffer (q.v.) laboured one hundred … Continue reading “Toba Indians”

Tob, The land of a district on the east of Jodan, about 13 miles south-east of the Sea of Galilee, to which Jephthah fled from his brethren (Judg. 11:3, 5). It was on the northern boundary of Perea, between Syria and the land of Ammon (2 Sam. 10:6, 8). Its modern name is Taiyibeh. Fuente: … Continue reading “Tob, The Land of”

Tob-adonijah (Heb. Tb Adoniyah, , good is Adonijah; Sept. v.r. ; Vulg. Thobadonias), last named of the nine Levites sent by Jehoshaphat through the cities of Judah to teach the law to the people (2Ch 17:8). B.C. 910. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Tob-adonijah good is Jehovah, my Lord, a Levite sent … Continue reading “Tob-adonijah”

TOB A district beyond Jordan, where Jephthah took refuge when expelled from Gilead, Jdg 11:3,5 . Its location is not known. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Tob (Heb. Tob, , good, as everywhere; Sept. ; Vulg. Tob), the name of a region or district (; Sept. ; Vulg. terra; A. V. land ) into … Continue reading “Tob”

Toaldo, Giuseppe Priest and physicist, b. at Pianezze, 1719; d. at Padua, 1797. In his fourteenth year he entered the seminary of Padua, in which he subsequently taught mathematics and Italian literature. While connected with the seminary he edited the works of Galilei (1744), for which he wrote an appreciative preface and critical notes. In … Continue reading “Toaldo, Giuseppe”

Toah (Heb. To’ach, , lowly; Sept. v.r. and ; Vulg. Thohu), son of Zuph and father of Eliel in the genealogy of Heman the Levitical musician (1Ch 6:34; Hebrews 19:1); elsewhere called by the similar name TOHU (1Sa 1:1), or the different one (1Ch 6:26) NAHATH SEE NAHATH (q.v.). SEE SAMUEL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Toah”