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Isaac

Son of Abraham and Sarah, heir of the covenant promises

Ishmael

Son of Abraham and Hagar

Israel

New name given to Jacob after he wrestled with the angel. At some point in its history, this word was a praise to God meaning "God struggles," or "God fights."

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Jabal

Son of Lamech, father of those who lived in tents and raised livestock

Japheth

Son of Noah. One of the two that showed respect to Noah. He was told that he would be blessed as he lived in the tents of Shem, and that Canaan would serve him also. His descendants migrated to the areas north of Canaan.

Jubal

Son of Lamech, father of all who played the harp and the flute.

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Lamech

Evil descendant of Cain who boasted of killing a young man who had wounded him and claimed that God would avenge him 77 times.

Lot

Abraham's nephew, with whom he had a conflict regarding land

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Menorah

The seven pronged lamp that was in the Tabernacle

Mesopotamia

The region of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

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