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Naboth

An Israelite who had a good vineyard next to King Ahab’s palace in Jezreel. When King Ahab wanted to buy…

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Nahum

An Old Testament prophet who wrote a short book of prophecy. Nothing else is known about the man except that…

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Nard/Spikenard

A fragrant oil made from the roots and stems of the spikenard plant. It was a favorite perfume of ancient…

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Nathan

A prophet who was a counselor to King David. Nathan often delivered God’s messages to David. When David wanted to…

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Nazareth

The town in Galilee (between the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean Sea) where Jesus grew up. Nazareth had a…

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Nebuchadnezzar

King of Babylon during its time of greatest glory. He ruled from 605 to 562 BC. Nebuchadnezzar made the city…

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Nehemiah

The governor who led the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and much of the city. He also restored the…

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Nehemiah, book of

The book of Nehemiah tells the last events of Jewish history recorded in the Old Testament.

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Nero

The emperor (Caesar) of Rome who probably had Paul and Peter killed. He began as a good ruler in AD…

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Nicodemus

A Pharisee who belonged to the ruling Jewish council. Nicodemus wanted to know what Jesus taught. Because the Pharisees were…