Baalath was a town fortified by Solomon, possibly located in the Lebanon region. (1Ki.9.18; 2Ch.8.6)
Baalath
PlaceTown fortified by Solomon, possibly in the Lebanon region.
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Baalath
a rejoicing; our proud lord
- he בַּעֲלָת · H1191H
- bg Ваалат
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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.
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.
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