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before the battle, though, we note that Jehoshaphat MILALAI (promise of the Lord). Ne. 12:36.
apparently was a little concerned about the reliability of MILCAH (a queen). Ge. 11:29.
Ahab’s smiling prophets, and he asked, “Is there not MILCH. Milk giving (Ge. 32:15; 1 Sa. 6:7, 10).
here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might
enquire of him?” (v. 7). This is when Ahab admitted, MILCOM. [See Idolatry.]
“There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by MILETUS, MILETUM (refuge). Miletus was a seaport
whom we may enquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for town about 35 miles south of Ephesus by sea but only
he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil” (v. about 20 miles by land. The Greek historian Strabo
8). Faithful Micaiah refused to tell men what they (died AD 24) said Miletus had four harbors. The city
wanted to hear; he refused to tickle their ears with a was the birthplace of the famous philosophers
self-esteem-building message; he refused to be positive Anaximander and Anaximines. Miletus had a large
when the Word of God was negative. His testimony was, Roman theater, the ruins of which can be seen today. It
“As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that also had a famous temple of Apollo whose oracle was
will I speak” (v. 14). The wicked hated him, but God consulted by many. Today Miletus is about 10 miles
loved him! The faithful prophet warned that Israel from the coast due to the silting effect of the river. Paul
would that day be “scattered upon the hills, as sheep stopped here to meet the elders from Ephesus (Ac.
that have not a shepherd” (v. 17). He prophesied that 20:15; 2 Ti. 4:20).
Ahab would die and Israel would be confounded before MILITARY. [See Armour, Armoury, Army, Arrow,
her enemies. For his faithfulness to God, the prophet Battering Ram, Battle Axe, Bow, Bowman, Breastplate,
was cast into prison and fed “with bread of affliction” (v. Buckler, Cast a Bank Against, Centurion, Chariot, Coat
27). He was punished for his stand for the Truth, but of Mail, Dagger, Dart, Engine, Footmen, Forces,
the story is not over. Today old faithful Micaiah is Garrison, Girdle, Greaves, Habergeon, Handstave,
enjoying the eternal glories of heaven, while Ahab and Harnessed, Helmet, Horse, Javelin, Lance, Maul, Quiver,
his false prophets have gone the way of all Christ- Shield, Sling, Sword, Target, Troop, Trumpet.]
rejectors. [See False Prophet, False Teacher, Separation, MILLENNIUM. Millennium means 1,000, and refers
Timothy, Unity.] to the 1,000 years mentioned in Re. 20:2-7. This is the
MICHA (diminishing, humble). 2 Sa. 9:12. glorious earthly kingdom Jesus Christ will establish
MICHAEL (who is like God?). Michael the archangel upon His return, the kingdom foretold by O.T. prophets.
is connected with Israel throughout Scripture (Da. Christ’s kingdom will not end at the conclusion of the
10:13, 21; 12:1; Jude 9; Re. 12:7). [See Angel, 1,000 years, but will continue forever (Is. 9:7). The
Archangel, Gabriel.] Millennial reign is only one phase to Christ’s eternal
MICHAIAH (who is like to God?). 2 Ki. 22:12. rule. See Ps. 72; Is. 11:25-27; Is. 35; Is. 60-66; Je.
30-33; Da. 7; Ho. 2:14-23; 3:4-5; 14:4-8; Jo. 2:18—
MICHAL (prevailing). 1 Sa. 14:49. 3:21; Am. 9:11-15; Ob. 15-21; Mi. 2:12-13; 4:1-13;
MICHMAS (place of hiding). Ezr. 2:27. 5:4-15; 7:7-20; Zep. 3:9-20; Hag. 2:6-9; Ze. 1:16-17;
MICHMASH (He who strikes). 2 Sa. 13:2. 2:1-13; 3:8-10; 8:1—10:12; 12:1—14:21; Mal. 3:1-6;
MICHMETHAH (place of hiding). Jos. 16:6. 4:1-3. [See Allegorical, Covenant, Daniel, Day of the
MICHRI (grief). 1 Ch. 9:8. Lord, Fishing, Kingdom of God, Last Days, Peace,
MICHTAM (engraving). Ps. 16: Title. Prophecy, Tares, Times of Restitution.]
MIDDIN (extensions, measures). Jos. 15:61. MILLO (fortification). 2 Sa. 5:9.
MILLSTONE. Stones used to grind grain into flour
MIDDLEMOST. Nearest the middle (Eze. 42:5-6). (Mt. 18:6; 24:41; Lk. 17:2; Re. 18:21-22). They were
MIDIAN (great extension). Ge. 25:2. very heavy, and Jesus warned that if someone causes a
MIDIANITES (native of Midian). Ge. 37:28,36; Nu. child to be offended at the truth it “were better for him
10:29; 25:17; 31:2-7; Ju. 6:2-33; 7:1-25; 8:1; Ps. 83:9. that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that
MIGDALEL (tower of God). Jos. 19:38. he were drowned in the depth of the sea” (Mt. 18:6).
MIGDALGAD (tower of Gad). Jos. 15:37. Capernaum, where Jesus gave this warning, was a
MIGDOL (a tower). Ex. 14:2. center of millstone production. These were personal
millstones used in the homes. Two feet tall, they were
MIGHTIES. Mighty or valiant men (1 Ch. 11:12,24). cut from volcanic rock. The sound of the millstones was
MIGRON (place of great fear). 1 Sa. 14:2. one of the common sounds heard in Jewish towns and
MIJAMIN (the right hand). 1 Ch. 24:9. villages (Je. 25:10). The Jewish millstone had two parts.
MIKLOTH (scorn, rods). 1 Ch. 27:4. The bottom was conical and stood upright. The other
MIKNEIAH (possession of the Lord). 1 Ch. 15:18. piece fit over it. This is called the nether or upper

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