Jebusite
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The remains of a Jebusite wall and tower they found are believed to be the mysterious "Millo" mentioned in II Samuel, V, 9, "And David built round about from Millo and inward."
From Time Magazine Archive
"And the Angel of the Lord was by the threshing-place of Araunah the Jebusite."
From Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford by Burgon, John William
But the next words are decisive, declaring that Ekron and the Jebusite, both Gentiles, are here intended.
From An Amicable Controversy with a Jewish Rabbi, on The Messiah's Coming by Park, J. R. (John Ranicar)
He fell in love with the Jebusite woman Sonmanites.
From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 4 by Radin, Paul
The Angel of the Lord stood by the threshing-floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
From Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford by Burgon, John William
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