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Judge's Platform Definition

The platform on which the ruler of the city sat. The presence of the ruler or king ready to pass judgment in the gate of the city is behind the prophet Amos' plea for "justice in the city gate."

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Juno Definition

Roman goddess of marriage, very jealous wife of Zeus, queen of gods.

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Jupiter Definition

Roman god of the sky, supreme god. Son of Saturn.

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Kanaf Definition

Corner; also, wing.

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Kidron Valley Definition

Deep wadi forming the eastern border of Jerusalem between David's City and the Mount of Olives. The spring of Gihon and the garden of Gethsemane are in this valley.

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Kings Highway Definition

Major trade route east of the Jordan Valley. It was a more difficult road to travel than the Via Maris.

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Kippah Definition

Head covering worn by observant Jews out of respect to God; similar to a yarmulke.

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Korazin Definition

City just north of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus performed many miracles. Jesus condemned the city for its unbelief.

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Lachish Definition

Key city in the southern Shephelah. It was destroyed by the Assyrians during the reign of Hezekiah, and later by the Babylonians and Nebuchadnezzar.

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Lamb of God Definition

Jesus is called the Lamb of God. He was sacrificed like a lamb to take away the sins of God's people. (See Passover ).

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Legion Definition

A military designation. Composed of spear men, archers, tacticians/strategists, cavalry, and reserves. Some of the best Roman legions, including the tenth, were stationed in Israel during the first century. Legion also was used to describe a host ...

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Leprosy Definition

The word used in the Bible for different skin diseases and infections.

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