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[1] 2:1 Acacia Or, "Shittim," a town east of the Jordan River. Also in 3:1.

[2] 2:6 hay Literally, "flax," a plant used to make linen.

[3] 3:3 Levite Any of the men from the tribe of Levi, who helped the Israelite priests in the Holy Tent (Tabernacle) and Temple. In later periods some Levites worked for the civil government.

[4] 3:3 Box of the Agreement Or, traditionally, "Ark of the Covenant." The special box kept in the Most Holy Place of the Israelite Holy Tent and, later, the Jerusalem Temple. It contained the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments written on them, which were evidence or "proof " of the agreement between God and his people. In some passages it is literally, "Box of the Testimony." See Ex. 25:10-22; 1 Kings 8:1-9.

[5] 3:4 1000 yards Literally, "2000 cubits" (888 m).

[6] 3:13 Holy Box See "Box of the Agreement."

[7] 4:5 Holy Box See "Box of the Agreement."

[8] 4:16 Box that holds the Agreement Literally, "Testimony." See "Agreement" in the Word List.

[9] 5:2 circumcise, circumcision Cutting off the foreskin of the male sex organ, which was done to every Jewish baby boy. It was a mark of the agreement God made with Abraham. Read Gen. 17:9-14.

[10] 5:3 Gibeath Haaraloth This name means "Circumcision Hill."

[11] 5:4-7 ancestors Literally, "fathers," meaning a person's parents, grandparents, and all the other people that person is descended from. In the New Testament it usually refers to people who lived during Old Testament times.

[12] 5:9 Gilgal This name is like the Hebrew word meaning "to roll away."

[13] 5:10 Passover A very important holy day for the people of Israel and their descendants. They ate a special meal on this day every year to remember that God freed them from slavery in Egypt in the time of Moses. The name may come from the word in Ex. 12:13, 23, 27 that means "to pass over" or "to protect."

[14] 5:12 manna A special food. This is like the Hebrew words meaning "What is that?"

[15] 6:4 Holy Box See "Box of the Agreement."

[16] 6:6 Holy Box See "Box of the Agreement."

[17] 6:26 When he . son See 1 Kings 16:34.

[18] 7:2 Ai The name of this town means "the ruins."

[19] 7:4-5 quarries Places where people cut stones from the solid rock.

[20] 7:6 Holy Box See "Box of the Agreement."

[21] 7:21 5 pounds Literally, "200 shekels" (2.3 kg).

[22] 7:21 a pound Literally, "50 shekels" (575g).

[23] 7:26 Achor This name means "trouble."

[24] 8:1 Ai See Josh. 7:2. The name of this town means "the ruins."

[25] 8:31 Law Or, "Teachings." Also in verses 32, 34.

[26] 8:31 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[27] 8:31 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[28] 8:33 elders (Old Testament) Older men who were city leaders and helped make decisions for the people.

[29] 9:4 wineskin A bag made from the skin of an animal and used for storing wine.

[30] 9:11 elders (Old Testament) Older men who were city leaders and helped make decisions for the people.

[31] 9:23 house of God This might mean the "family of God" (Israel), "the Holy Tent," or "the Temple."

[32] 10:2 royal city Strong well-protected cities that controlled smaller towns nearby.

[33] 10:40 Negev The desert area in the southern part of Judah.

[34] 10:41 Goshen The northeastern part of Egypt.

[35] 11:2 Kinnereth The area near the Sea of Galilee.

[36] 11:2 Negev The desert area in the southern part of Judah.

[37] 11:4 chariot A small, two-wheeled cart pulled by horses and used in war.

[38] 11:21 Anakites Descendants of Anak. They were a family famous for tall and powerful fighting men. See Num. 13:33.

[39] 12:8 Negev The desert area in the southern part of Judah.

[40] 13:3 Shihor River Probably one of the eastern branches of the Nile River.

[41] 14:2 lots Stones, sticks, or bones used like dice for making decisions. See Prov. 16:33.

[42] 14:6 his servant Literally, "the man of God."

[43] 14:12 Anakites Descendants of Anak. They were a family famous for tall and powerful fighting men. See Num. 13:33.

[44] 15:18 Othniel told Acsah Or, "Acsah told Othniel."

[45] 15:19 Give me a blessing Or, "Please welcome me" or "Give me a stream of water."

[46] 15:19 Negev The desert area in the southern part of Judah.

[47] 17:1 father of Gilead Or, "the leader of the area of Gilead."

[48] 17:16 chariot A small, two-wheeled cart pulled by horses and used in war.

[49] 18:1 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[50] 18:6 we . land Literally, "I will throw lots here before the Lord our God."

[51] 18:8 lots Stones, sticks, or bones used like dice for making decisions. See Prov. 16:33.

[52] 19:8 Negev The desert area in the southern part of Judah.

[53] 19:28 Abdon Or, "Ebron."

[54] 19:47 Laish Or, "Leshem."

[55] 19:50 Timnath Serah Or, "Timnath Heres."

[56] 19:51 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[57] 21:10 Levite Any of the men from the tribe of Levi, who helped the Israelite priests in the Holy Tent (Tabernacle) and Temple. In later periods some Levites worked for the civil government.

[58] 21:44 ancestors Literally, "fathers," meaning a person's parents, grandparents, and all the other people that person is descended from. In the New Testament it usually refers to people who lived during Old Testament times.

[59] 22:19 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[60] 22:22 The Lord . is our God Or, "Yahweh is the true God! Yahweh is the true God!" Literally, "El Elohim Yahweh! El Elohim Yahweh."

[61] 22:24 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[62] 22:24 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[63] 22:29 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[64] 23:6 Law Or, "Teachings."

[65] 24:6 chariot A small, two-wheeled cart pulled by horses and used in war.

[66] 24:9 curse To ask for bad things to happen to a person or thing. As a noun it is a request for or warning about bad things to come.

[67] 24:12 Hornet A stinging insect like a large wasp or bee. Here, it might mean God's angel or his great power.

[68] 24:12 land Hebrew adds, "of the two Amorite kings."

[69] 24:13 vineyard A garden or farm where grapes are grown.

[70] 24:26 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.