Town fortified by Solomon, possibly in the Lebanon region.
Baalath
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 1 Kings 9:18.
בַּעֲלָתBaalath
The name means “a rejoicing; our proud lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Baalath Written by AI
Baalath is mentioned in 1Ki.9.18 and 2Ch.8.6 as one of the towns that King Solomon built and fortified during his reign. The passages state that Solomon built Baalath along with Tadmor in the wilderness and other store cities in Hamath. The exact location of this Baalath is not specified, but based on its association with Tadmor (Palmyra) and Hamath, it was likely situated in the region of Lebanon or Syria. These fortified cities were probably constructed to secure trade routes and establish Solomon's control over the region.
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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
- 1 Kings 9:18
Baalath, and Tamar in the Wilderness of Judah,
- 2 Chronicles 8:6
as well as Baalath, all the store cities that belonged to Solomon, and all the cities for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.