Boyd's Bible Dictionary: I

(timely). (1) Father of Ahinadab (1 Kings 4:14). (2) A Levite (1 Chron. 6:21). (3) A Manassite chief (1 Chron. 27:21). (4) A seer and chronicler (2 Chron. 9:29; 13:22). (5) Grandfather of Zechariah (Zech. 1:1,7). (6) One of the returned (Ezra 8:17).

Idol, Idolatry

(apparent). An object of worship, other than God (Gen. 31:19); idolatry forbidden (Ex. 20:3-4; 34:13; Deut. 4:16-19; 7:25-26); yet existed largely, especially under the judges and later kings (Ex. 32; Judg. 2:10-23; 1 Kings 11:33; 12:27-33; 14:22-24; Isa. 57:5-8).

Idumea

(red) (Isa. 34:5). Idumaea (Mark 3:8). Greek name of Edom.

Igal

(redeemed). (1) The spy of lssachar (Num. 13:7). (2) One of David’s guard (2 Sam. 23:36).

Igdaliah

(great). “A man of God” (Jer. 35:4).

Igeal

(redeemed). A Judahite (1 Chron. 3:22).

Iim

(heaps). (1) Ije-abarim (Num. 33:45). (2) Town of southern Judah (Josh. 15:29).

Ije-abarim

(ruins of Abarim). An Israelite encampment near Moab (Num. 21:11).

Ijon

(ruin). Town of Naphtali (1 Kings 15:20; 2 Kings 15:29).

Ikkesh

(wicked). Father of Ira (2 Sam. 23:26; 1 Chron. 11:28; 27:9).

Ilai

(exalted). One of David’s guard (1 Chron. 11:29).

Illyricum

(joy). A country on E. shore of Adriatic, N. of Macedonia. Reached by Paul (Rom. 15:19).

Image

(likeness). As in Genesis 1:26-27; Colossians 1:15. Also Idol.

Imla

(full). Father of Micaiah (2 Chron. 18:7-8). Imlah (1 Kings 22:8-9).

Immanuel

(God with us). Name of the prophetic child (Isa. 7:14). The Messiah (Matt. 1:23).

Immer

(loquacious). (1) A priestly family in charge of 16th course (1 Chron. 9:12; 24:14). (2) Place in Babylonia (Ezra 2:59; Neh. 7:61).

Imna

(lagging). An Asherite (1 Chron. 7:35).

Imnah

(lagging). (1) An Asherite (1 Chron. 7:30). (2) A Levite (2 Chron. 31:14).

Imrah

(stubborn). An Asherite (1 Chron. 7:36).

Imri

(talkative). (1) A Judahite (1 Chron. 9:4). (2) Father of Zaccur (Neh. 3:2).

Incense

(set on fire). A mixture of gums, spices (Ex. 30:34-38), constituted the official incense. Burned morning and evening on the altar of incense (Ex. 30:1-10). Used also in idolatrous worship (2 Chron. 34:25; Jer. 11:12-17), and by angels (Rev. 8:3).

India

(Indus). The indefinite country which bounded the Persian empire on the east (Esther 1:1; 8:9).

Inheritance

(heirship). [HEIR.]

Ink, Inkhorn

(burnt in). Ancient ink heavy and thick and carried in an ink-horn (Jer. 36:18; Ezek. 9:2).

Inn

(in). In O. T. a halting place for caravans (Gen. 42:27; Ex. 4:24). In N. T. a caravansary afforded food and shelter for man and beast (Luke 10:34-35).

Instant

(stand in). Urgent (Luke 7:4; 23:23); fervent (Acts 26:7; Rom. 12:12).

Iphedeiah

(free). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:25).

Ir

(city). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 7:12). Iri (1 Chron. 7:7).

Ira

(watchful). (1) “Chief ruler about David” (2 Sam. 20:26). (2) Two of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:38; 1 Chron. 11:28).

Irad

(fleet). Son of Enoch (Gen. 4:18).

Iram

(citizen). A duke of Edom (Gen. 36:43; 1 Chron. 1:54).

Iri

(watchful). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 7:7).

Irijah

(seen of God). A ward-keeper (Jer. 37:13-14).

Irnahash

(serpent city). Unknown person or place (1 Chron. 4:12).

Iron

(pious). (1) City of Naphtali (Josh. 19:38). (2) Iron, the metal, and copper early known (Gen. 4:22). Prepared in furnaces (1 Kings 8:51); used for tools (Deut. 27:5); weapons (1 Sam. 17:7); implements (2 Sam. 12:31); war-chariots (Josh. 17:16).

Irpeel

(healed). City of Benjamin (Josh. 18:27).

Irshemesh

(sun city). A Danite city (Josh. 19:41).

Iru

(watch). Son of Caleb (1 Chron. 4:15).

Isaac

(laughter). Son of Abraham (Gen. 17:17-22). Second of the patriarchs, and father of Jacob and Esau (Gen. 21-35).

Isaiah

(salvation of Jehovah). Son of Amoz (Isa. 1:1), and first of greater prophets. His book, 23d of O. T., covers sixty years of prophecy (Isa. 1:1), at Jerusalem. It reproves the sins of the Jews and other nations, and foreshadows the coming of Christ. Called “prince of prophets.” Poetically for Israel (Amos 7:9,16).

Iscah

(who looks). Sister of Lot (Gen. 11:29).

Iscariot

[JUDAS ISCARIOT

Ishbah

(praising). A Judahite (1 Chron. 4:17).

Ishbak

(leaving). Son of Abraham, and father of northern Arabians (Gen. 25:2; 1 Chron. 1:32).

Ishbi-benob

(dweller at Nob). A Philistine giant (2 Sam. 21:16-17).

Ish-bosheth

(man of shame). Son and successor of Saul. Original name, Esh-baal. Reigned two years, then defeated by David, and assassinated (2 Sam. 2:8-11; 3; 4:5-12).

Ishi

(saving). (1) Two Judahites (1 Chron. 2:31; 4:20). (2) A Simeonite (1 Chron. 4:42). (3) A Manassite (1 Chron. 5:24).

Ishiah

(loaned). Chief of Issachar (1 Chron. 7:3).

Ishijah

(loaned). A lay Israelite (Ezra 10:31).

Ishma

(ruin). A Judahite (1 Chron. 4:3).

Ishmael

(whom God hears). (1) Son of Abraham and Hagar (Gen. 16:15-16). Banished to wilderness; became progenitor of Arabian tribes (Gen. 21; 25:9; 37:25-28). (2) Descendant of Saul (1 Chron. 8:38). (3) A Judahite (2 Chron. 19:11). (4) A Judahite captain (2 Chron. 23:1). (5) A priest (Ezra 10:22). (6) Crafty son of Nethaniah (2 Kings 25:23-25; Jer. 41).

Ishmaelites

Descendants of Ishmael

(Judg. 8:24). Ishmeelites (Gen. 37:25; 1 Chron. 2:17).

Ishmaiah

(God hears). Ruler of Zebulun (1 Chron. 27:19).

Ishmerai

(God keeps). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:18).

Ishod

(famed). A Manassite (1 Chron. 7:18).

Ishpan

(bald). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:22).

Ish-tob

(men of Tob). Part of Aram (2 Sam. 10:6-8). [TOB.]

Ishuah

(quiet). An Asherite (Gen. 46:17; 1 Chron. 7:30).

Ishuai

(quiet). Son of Asher (1 Chron. 7:30).

Ishui

(quiet). Son of Saul (1 Sam. 14:49).

Isle

(island). Habitable place (Isa. 42:15); island (Gen. 10:5; Isa. 11:11); coast lands (Isa. 20:6; 22:2,6; Ezek. 27:7).

Ismachiah

(supported). Overseer of offerings (2 Chron. 31:13).

Ismaiah

(God hears). A chief of Gibeon (1 Chron. 12:4).

Ispah

(bald). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:16).

Israel

(who prevails with God). Name given to Jacob (Gen. 32:28; 35:10); became national (Ex. 3:16); narrowed to northern kingdom after the revolt of the ten tribes from Judah (1 Sam. 11:8; 2 Sam. 20:1; 1 Kings 12:16), with Shechem as capital (1 Kings 12:25), and Tirzah as royal residence (1 Kings 14:17); afterward, capital at Samaria (1 Kings 16:24). Kingdom lasted 254 years, with 19 kings, B. C. 975-721, when it fell a prey to the Assyrians. The returned of Israel blended with those of Judah.

Israelites

“Children of Israel

[ISRAEL.]

Issachar

(rewarded). (1) Fifth son of Jacob by Leah (Gen. 30:17-18). Tribe characteristics foretold (Gen. 49:14-15). Place during march at east of Tabernacle (Num. 2:5). Allotment N. of Manasseh, from Carmel to Jordan (Josh. 19:17-23). (2) A temple porter (1 Chron. 26:5).

Isshiah

(loaned). Descendant of Levi (1 Chron. 24:21). (2) A Levite (1 Chron. 24:25).

Isuah

(1 Chron. 7:30). [JESUI.]

Isui

(Gen. 46:17). [JESUI.]

Italy

(kingdom of Italus). In N. T. the whole of Italy between the Alps and sea (Acts 18:2; 27:1; Heb. 13:24).

Ithai

(with God). A Benjamite (1 Chron. 11:31).

Ithamar

(land of palms). Son of Aaron (Ex. 6:23; 28:1-43; Num. 3:2-4). Eli was high priest of his line (1 Chron. 24:6).

Ithiel

(God with me). (1) Friend of Agur (Prov. 30:1). (2) A Benjamite (Neh. 11:7).

Ithmah

(orphan). One of David’s guard (1 Chron. 11:46).

Ithnan

(given). Town in south Judah (Josh. 15:23).

Ithra

(plenty). David’s brother-in-law (2 Sam. 17:25).

Ithran

(plenty). (1) A Horite (Gen. 36:26). (2) Any Asherite (1 Chron. 7:37).

Ithream

(populous). Son of David (2 Sam. 3:5).

Ithrite

Two of David’s warriors so called

(2 Sam. 23:38; 1 Chron. 11:40).

Ittah-kazin

(hour of a prince). A landmark of Zebulun (Josh. 19:13).

Ittai

(timely). (1) One of David’s generals (2 Sam. 15:19; 18:2-12). (2) One of David’s guard (2 Sam. 23:29).

Ituraea

From Jetur

(Gen. 25:15; 1 Chron. 1:31). A small province N. W. of Palestine, now Jedur (Luke 3:1).

Ivah, Ava

An Assyrian city, possibly Hit

(2 Kings 18:34; 19:13).

Ivory

(elephant tooth), Much used by Hebrews (1 Kings 10:22; 2 Chron. 9:17-21; Ezek. 27:15).

Izehar

(Num. 3:19). [IZHAR.]

Izhar

(oil). Uncle of Moses (Ex. 6:18-21; Num. 3:19). Founder of Izharites (1 Chron. 24:22).

Izrahiah

(sparkling). Descendant of Issachar (1 Chron. 7:3).

Izrahite

A captain of David, so called

(1 Chron. 27:8).

Izri

(created). Leader of the 4th musical course (1 Chron. 25:11).

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