Babylonians
Also known as the Chaldeans and the Amorites, the Babylonians lived in Mesopotamia (Syria today). The Babylonian kingdom got its…
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Balaam
A Midianite prophet in the land of Moab (now called Jordan). When the Israelites camped near Moab, King Balak offered…
Balak
A Moabite king who sent Balaam, a false prophet, to curse the people of Israel while on their way to…
Baptism
In Moses’s day, baptism was another word for washing. But when John the Baptist called the crowds to be baptized,…
Barabbas
A robber who was in prison for murder and rioting when Jesus was arrested. At the Jewish Feast of Passover,…
Barak
A military leader of the Israelites. When Deborah was judge of Israel, the people were being oppressed by the Canaanites,…
Barley
Barley was the most common grain grown in Israel. Most of the poor people used it for bread and cereal…
Barnabas
The nickname of a helpful, generous follower of Jesus. His name was Joseph, but the apostles called him Barnabas, which…
Barren
Unable to have children. In Bible times, most men and women were very sad and ashamed when this happened. They…
Baskets
In the Old Testament, baskets were made from reeds, twigs, or ropes. They were used for carrying fruit, bread, or…
Bathsheba
A beautiful woman who was married to Uriah the Hittite and lived near King David’s palace. Her sin with David…
Beatitudes
Short sayings beginning with the word blessed that describe actions or thoughts that will give a person joy and peace.…
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