leader
person belonging to the social class of the nobility and therefore often in a position of authority
“leader.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/leader-h2356
- placeUr
Ancient Sumerian city on the Euphrates in southern Mesopotamia. Abraham's birthplace, called 'Ur of the Chalde…
- customsWinnowing fork
A wide wooden fork used to toss threshed grain into the air. The wind carries the chaff away; the heavier grai…
- conceptCovenant
A binding agreement between two parties, sealed by a sign — a meal, a sacrifice, a mark on the body. Used thro…
- book1 Kings
Solomon builds the Temple. The kingdom splits in two after his death. Elijah confronts Ahab on Mount Carmel.
- figureEzra
A priest and scribe "skilled in the Law of Moses," Ezra led the second return of exiles in 458 BC and devoted …
- figureNehemiah
Cupbearer to the Persian king who wept at news of Jerusalem's broken walls, prayed, asked permission to rebuil…