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Naphtali
Naphtali A northern tribe taking its name from a son of Jacob (Gen. 30: 7–8) and occupying a strip of land west of the Sea of Galilee. Barak from Kedesh in Naphtali was inspired by Deborah to rout the forces of Sisera (Judg. 4: 6–10). Later Naphtali was invaded by the Syrians (1 Kgs. 15: 16–20) and by the Assyrians who deported part of the population (2 Kgs. 15: 29). Jonathan the Maccabean 160–142 BCE defeated the Syrians at Naphtali, but it was only under John Hyrcanus (134–104 BCE) that the area was fully restored as Jewish, and as such it was the scene for much of Jesus' ministry.
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Naphtali." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "Naphtali." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Naphtali.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "Naphtali." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Naphtali.html |
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Naphtali
Naphtali , in the Bible, son of Jacob and Bilhah and eponymous ancestor of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. His land allotment lay NW of the Sea of Galilee. The tribe traditionally had a reputation for belligerence, seen in their hero Barak . Naphtali was part of the northern kingdom, Israel, and shared its fate at the hands of the Assyrians. |
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"Naphtali." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Naphtali." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Naphtali.html "Naphtali." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Naphtali.html |
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Naphtali
Naphtali ♂ Biblical name, probably meaning ‘wrestling’ in Hebrew, borne by one of the sons of Jacob. The traditional explanation is given in the following quotation: ‘and Rachel said, with great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali’ (Genesis 30:8).
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Naphtali." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Naphtali." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Naphtali.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Naphtali." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Naphtali.html |
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Naphtali
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Naphtali." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Naphtali." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Naphtali.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Naphtali." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Naphtali.html |
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Nephthalim
Nephthalim , variant of Naphtali . |
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"Nephthalim." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Nephthalim." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-Nephthal.html "Nephthalim." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-Nephthal.html |
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Naphtali
Naphtali •ally, phalli
•Adlai • gadfly • blackfly • damselfly
•sandfly • barfly • mayfly
•Eli, Ely
•greenfly • bacilli • multiply • styli
•whitefly • wall eye • horsefly
•housefly
•alveoli, E. coli, gladioli
•blowfly • lapis lazuli • reguli • stimuli
•flocculi • ranunculi • firefly
•discoboli • astragali • dragonfly
•alkali • Lorelei • Naphtali • butterfly
•hoverfly
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"Naphtali." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Naphtali." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Naphtali.html "Naphtali." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Naphtali.html |
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