American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

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Dumah

A tribe and country of the Ishmaelites in Arabia, Ge 25:14; 1Ch 1:30; Isa 21:11. This is doubtless the same which is still called by the Arabs "Duma the stony" and "the Syrian D...

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Dung

Among the Israelites, the dung of animals was used only for manure, but, when dried, for fuel. In districts where wood is scarce, the inhabitants are very careful in collecting ...

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Dura

The plain in Babylon where Nebuchadnezzar set up his golden image. Da 3:1.

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Dust

Jos 7:6. Dust or ashes put upon the head was a sign of mourning; sitting in the dust, a sign of affliction, La 3:29Isa 47:1. "Dust" is also put for the grave, Ge 3:19Job 7:21. I...