Bilhah Summary
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Bilhah was a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon in southern Judah.
Bilhah
PlaceTown in Simeon's territory
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Bilhan, who is old or confused
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Bilhah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Bilhah was a town located in the southern part of Judah, within the territory allotted to the tribe of Simeon (1Ch.4.29). In the parallel list found in Joshua 19:1-9, the town is called Balah, suggesting that the two names refer to the same place. No other details are provided about Bilhah's history, size, or significance. It should not be confused with Bilhah, the handmaid of Rachel and mother of Dan and Naphtali (Genesis 30:1-8).
Bilhah Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Faltering; bashful, Rachel’s handmaid, whom she gave to Jacob (Gen. 29:29). She was the mother of Dan and Naphtali (Gen. 30:3-8). Reuben was cursed by his father for committing adultry with her (35:22; 49:4). He was deprived of the birth-right, which was given to the sons of Joseph.
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