Definition: The word "missing" appears in several passages of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Kings, which tells the story of a journey to the Promised Land. In the 10th chapter of the book (16:3-9), King Josiah, who is about to rule over Judah, leaves his father's house and travels alone. At one point, he comes across a young man walking by in an area called "the desert." The young man asks for help, but the king says he can't take him back because they are going against the king's order. The young man is so afraid of being caught that he runs away. While Josiah is walking down the road, a group of people suddenly appear out of nowhere and attack them all at once, killing 100 people including one King's father. The people then return to their town, where Josiah returns home safely. The book ends with Josiah sitting in his palace, surrounded by the people he had sent away. He says that his kingdom will not be destroyed because he has been chosen as a priest and mediator between God and the people of Israel. In summary, "missing" is a term used to describe someone who has left their home or group without being found, often in an unexpected situation. It is often related to a man who leaves his father's household, but it could also apply to other situations where someone unexpectedly disappears from a place they are known for, such as in the land of Canaan. The precise definition of missing might vary depending on context and the author or narrator using the phrase, but typically, "missing" means that an individual has left their place or group without being found.

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