1:4), and whose kingdom was given to the tribes of Reuben and Gad and
half the tribe of Manasseh (Numbers 21:32-35; Deuteronomy 3:1-13). His
bedstead (or rather sarcophagus) was of iron (or ironstone), 9 cubits in
length and 4 cubits in breadth. His overthrow was afterwards celebrated in
song (Psalm 135:11; 136:20). (See SIHON.)
- OHAD united, or power, the third son of Simeon (Genesis 46:10).
- OHEL a house; tent, the fourth son of Zerubbabel (1 Chronicles 3:20).
- OIL Only olive oil seems to have been used among the Hebrews. It was
used for many purposes: for anointing the body or the hair (Exodus 29:7; 2
Samuel 14:2; Psalm 23:5; 92:10; 104:15; Luke 7:46); in some of the
offerings (Exodus 29:40; Leviticus 7:12; Numbers 6:15; 15:4), but was
excluded from the sin-offering (Leviticus 5:11) and the jealousy-offering
(Numbers 5:15); for burning in lamps (Exodus 25:6; 27:20; Matthew 25:3);
for medicinal purposes (Isaiah 1:6; Luke 10:34; James 5:14); and for
anointing the dead (Matthew 26:12; Luke 23:56).
It was one of the most valuable products of the country (Deuteronomy
32:13; Ezekiel 16:13), and formed an article of extensive commerce with
Tyre (27:17).
The use of it was a sign of gladness (Psalm 92:10; Isaiah 61:3), and its
omission a token of sorrow (2 Samuel 14:2; Matthew 6:17). It was very
abundant in Galilee. (See OLIVE.)