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Phinehas

Holman Bible Dictionary

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(fihn' ih huhss) Personal name meaning “dark-skinned” or “mouth of brass.” 1. Grandson of Aaron and high priest who, on several occasions, aided Moses and Joshua. See 1 Samuel 2:22 ) and led the people to follow. He and Hophni died in a battle with the Philistines while attempting to keep the ark from being captured (1 Samuel 4:11 ). When his pregnant wife heard of his death, she immediately delivered, naming the child Ichabod (“the glory has departed”).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Phinehas'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​p/phinehas.html. 1991.
 
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