Baal
Baal was the chief male deity of the Phoenicians and Canaanites. Israelites repeatedly fell into his idolatrous worship, which was condemned by the Lord; the name was also used for a Benjamite and a place.
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Baal-berith
Baal-berith, meaning “Baal of the covenant,” was an idol worshipped by the people of Shechem after Gideon’s death.
Baal-gad
Baal-gad was a Canaanite city in the valley of Lebanon beneath Mount Hermon, marking the northern limit of Joshua’s conquests.
Baal-hamon
Baal-hamon was the place of Solomon’s extensive vineyard mentioned in the Song of Solomon. Its exact location is uncertain.
Baal-hanan
Baal-hanan was both a king of Edom and an overseer of David’s olive and sycamore trees.
Baal-hazor
Baal-hazor was a place near Ephraim where Absalom held a sheep-shearing feast and arranged the death of Amnon.
Baal-hermon
Baal-hermon was the name of a city or mountain near Mount Hermon, east of Lebanon. It may be associated with Baal-gad, though the exact identification is uncertain.
Baal-meon
Baal-meon was a town allotted to Reuben, also called Beth-meon and Beth-baal-meon. It later belonged to the territory of Moab.
Baal-peor
Baal-peor was a Moabite god worshipped at Mount Peor. Israel was led into idolatry and immoral rites connected with this worship.
Baal-perazim
Baal-perazim was the place near the Valley of Rephaim where David defeated the Philistines. David described the victory as the Lord breaking through his enemies.
Baal-shalisha
Baal-shalisha was a place from which a man brought provisions to Elisha, including bread and grain.
BAAL-SHALISHAH
Baal-shalishah was a place near Gilgal from which a man brought firstfruits to the prophet Elisha. It was probably located in the region north of Lydda, though its exact identification remains uncertain.
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