Town allotted to the tribe of Dan.
Baalath
Named in 1 verse of Joshua, first in Joshua 19:44.
בַּעֲלָתBaalath
The name means “a rejoicing; our proud lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Baalath Written by AI
Baalath is mentioned in Joshua 19:44 as one of the towns included in the territory allocated to the tribe of Dan. It is listed along with other towns such as Eltekeh, Gibbethon, and Gath-rimmon. The exact location of Baalath within Dan's territory is not specified, but it was likely situated in the coastal plain region of Canaan.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Baalath, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
A town of the tribe of Dan (Josh. 19:44). It was fortified by Solomon (1 Kings 9:18; 2 Chr. 8:6). Some have identified it with Bel’ain, in Wady Deir Balut.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 19:44
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.