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Bible dictionary

Niger

Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(black) is the additional or distinctive name given to the Simeon who was one of the teachers and prophets in the church at Antioch. (Acts 13:1)

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Black, a surname of Simeon (Acts 13:1). He was probably so called from his dark complexion.

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