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Beissar

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Oriental mythology, was the son of Kham (Ham), and the son-in-law of Essilimun, a mighty astrologer, who became superior to all those following a like profession. He saved himself and his whole family in Noah's ark. The most celebrated of his sons was called Mizraim, who was the progenitor of twenty-six Egyptian kings, and built Memphis.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Beissar'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/beissar.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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