•The son of Mahli or Mahali, son of Merari, (1 Chronicles 6:29) as the text at present stands. It is
probable, however, that he is the same with the preceding, and that something has been omitted.
Comp. ver. (1 Chronicles 6:29) with 1Chr 6:20,42
Libya
This name occurs only in (Acts 2:10) It is applied by the Greek and Roman writers to the African
continent, generally, however, excluding Egypt.
Lice
(Heb. cinnam, cinnim). this word occurs in the Authorized Version only in (Exodus 8:16-18)
and in (Psalms 105:31) both of which passages have reference to the third great plague of Egypt.
The Hebrew word has given occasion to whole pages of discussion. Some commentators, and
indeed modern writers generally, suppose that gnats are the animals intended by the original word;
while, on the other hand, the Jewish rabbis, Josephus and others, are in favor of the translation of
the Authorized Version. Upon the whole it appears that there is not sufficient authority for departing
from this translation. Late travellers (e.g. Sir Samuel Baker) describe the visitation of vermin in
very similar terms:—“It is as though the very dust were turned into lice.” The lice which he describes
are a sort of tick, not larger than a grain of sand, which when filled with blood expand to the size
of a hazel nut.—Canon Cook.
Lieutenants
The Hebrew achash darpan was the official title of the satraps or viceroys who governed the
provinces of the Persian empire; it is rendered “prince” in (Daniel 3:2; 6:1)
Lign Aloes
[Aloes, Lign Aloes]
Ligure
(Heb. leshem), a precious stone mentioned in (Exodus 28:19; 39:12) as the first in the third row
of the high priest’s breastplate. It is impossible to say, with any certainty, what stone is denoted by
the Hebrew term; but perhaps tourmaline, or more definitely the red variety known as rubellite,
has better claims than any other mineral. Rubellite is a hard stone, and used as a gem, and is
sometimes sold for red sapphire.
Likhi
(learned), a Manassite, son of Shemidah the son of Manasseh. (1 Chronicles 7:19)
Lily
(Heb. shushan, shoshannah). Although there is little doubt that the Hebrew word denotes some
plant of the lily species, it is by no means certain what individual of this class it specially designates.
The plant must have been a conspicuous object on the shores of the Lake of Gennesaret, (Matthew
6:28; Luke 12:27) it must have flourished in the deep broad valleys of Palestine, (Song of Solomon
2:1) among the thorny shrubs, ib. (Song of Solomon 2:2) and pastures of the desert, ib. (Song of
Solomon 2:16; 4:5; 6:3) and must have been remarkable for its rapid and luxuriant growth. (Hosea
14:5), Ecclus. 39:14. That its flowers were brilliant in color would seem to be indicated in (Matthew
6:28) where it is compared with the gorgeous robes of Solomon; and that this color was scarlet or
purple is implied in (Song of Solomon 5:13) There appears to be no species of lily which so
completely answers all these requirements as the Lilium chalcedonicum, or scarlet martagon, which
grows in profusing in the Levant. But direct evidence on the point is still to be desired from the
observation of travellers. (It is very probable that the term lily here is general, not referring to any
frankie
(Frankie)
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