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== People's Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_70626" /> == | == People's Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_70626" /> == | ||
<p> [[Parthians]] (''Pär'Thi-Anz'' ). Acts 2:9. The inhabitants of Parthia. It lay east of Media. Parthia was raised into a distinct kingdom by Arsaces, b.c. 256. It soon extended itself over a great part of the ancient Persian empire. The Parthians were esteemed the most expert horsemen and archers in the world; and their skill in discharging arrows while in full flight Is frequently celebrated by Roman poets. </p> | <p> [[Parthians]] ( ''Pär'Thi-Anz'' ). Acts 2:9. The inhabitants of Parthia. It lay east of Media. Parthia was raised into a distinct kingdom by Arsaces, b.c. 256. It soon extended itself over a great part of the ancient Persian empire. The Parthians were esteemed the most expert horsemen and archers in the world; and their skill in discharging arrows while in full flight Is frequently celebrated by Roman poets. </p> | ||
== Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_68155" /> == | == Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_68155" /> == | ||
