Pekahiah, King of Israel, murdered by Pekah, [248].

Pelethites, [122].

Pelusium besieged by Sennacherib, [276].

Penitential psalms, [337] f.

Pentapolis of the Philistines, [54] f.

Pentateuch. See [Law-Book].

Perizzites, [3].

Perpetual fire, an emblem of God's presence, [24].

Persecution of the Judæans by Artaxerxes, [408].

Persecution of the prophets under Manasseh, [284].