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Parthians. [Par'thians]


Inhabitants of Parthia, a country in the East, lying south of Hyrcania, north of Sagartia, and east of Media. Some Jews from thence were present in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. Acts 2: 9. They were a very warlike people, they rode swift horses, and skilfully used the bow as they rode.