Melon
The melons eaten by the people of Israel while in Egypt were probably watermelons.
Things
Micah, book of
An Old Testament book written by the prophet Micah just before Israel was conquered in 722 BC. In his book,…
Mourning
Showing sadness or sorrow, usually at a person’s death, but sometimes because of a wrongdoing. When people in Bible times…
Music/Musical Instruments
Music was very important in Bible times. Music was used to call people to worship, to battle, or to sound…
Mustard
The mustard seed is small and grows rapidly into a large plant. Jesus used the mustard seed as an example…
Myrrh
A resin that comes from the commiphora myrrha shrub. When dissolved, its oil is used as medicine or expensive perfume.…
Mythical Creatures
If you read Job 39:9–12 in the King James Version of the Bible, you might be surprised to find the…
Nard/Spikenard
A fragrant oil made from the roots and stems of the spikenard plant. It was a favorite perfume of ancient…
Nehemiah, book of
The book of Nehemiah tells the last events of Jewish history recorded in the Old Testament.
Numbers, Book of
In the Hebrew version, this fourth book of the Bible is called “In the Wilderness” because of the first phrase…
Oak
There were many varieties of oak trees in Palestine. Absalom’s long hair was caught in the branches of an oak…
Oaths and Vows
An oath was a solemn promise a person made that what he or she says is true. In Bible times,…