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The feminine form "Baalath" can be translated as "mistress" or "lady." This name reflects the Canaanite influence in the region, where Baal was a prominent deity.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Baalath is mentioned in the Old Testament as a city built by King Solomon. It is referenced in <a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a> and <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6</a>. The Berean Standard Bible provides the following account:<br><br>· <a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a> : "Baalath, and Tamar in the Wilderness of Judah."<br>· <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6</a> : "as well as Baalath and all the store cities that Solomon had, all the chariot cities, and the cities for his horsemen—whatever Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion."<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b> <br>Baalath was located in the territory of the tribe of Dan, near the border with the tribe of Ephraim. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it is believed to have been situated in the northern part of the land allotted to Dan. The city was part of Solomon's extensive building projects, which included fortifications and storage cities to strengthen his kingdom and support his military endeavors.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Significance:</b> <br>The name Baalath suggests a connection to the Canaanite religious practices, where Baal worship was prevalent. However, under Solomon's reign, the city was incorporated into the Israelite kingdom and served as a strategic and administrative center. Solomon's building projects, including Baalath, were part of his efforts to consolidate power and establish a centralized government.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>The mention of Baalath in the context of Solomon's reign highlights the king's wisdom and organizational skills in managing the kingdom's resources. However, it also serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of syncretism and the influence of surrounding pagan cultures. Solomon's later years were marked by a turning away from exclusive worship of Yahweh, influenced by his foreign wives and their gods, which ultimately led to the division of the kingdom after his death.<br><br><b>Archaeological Insights:</b> <br>While Baalath itself has not been conclusively identified in archaeological excavations, the broader region has yielded findings that illuminate the period of Solomon's reign. These include fortifications, administrative buildings, and artifacts that reflect the prosperity and complexity of the United Monarchy.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>Baalath stands as a testament to Solomon's ambitious building projects and the geopolitical realities of ancient Israel. Its mention in the biblical narrative underscores the interplay between faithfulness to God and the challenges posed by external cultural influences.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Baalath</span><p>a rejoicing; our proud lord<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Baalath</span><p>[<a href="../b/baal.htm">BAAL</a>, Nos. 3,4]<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Baalath</span><p>A town in the tribe of God, <a href="/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44</a>. This lay not far from Bethhoron. It is uncertain whether it is the same as the Baalath rebuilt by Solomon, <a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6</a>. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>A town of the tribe of Dan (<a href="/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44</a>). It was fortified by Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6</a>). Some have identified it with Bel'ain, in Wady Deir Balut. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">BAALATH</span><p>ba'-a-lath ba`alath; (A, Baalon): between Shikkeron (Ekron) and Jabnoel unless, as seems probable, the suggestion of M. Clermont-Ganneau (Rev. Crit, 1897, 902) is correct that for har (= "mount"), we should read nahar ("river"). In this case the border in question would be the Nahr rubin. Here there is an annual feast held-attended by all classes and famous all over Syria-which appears to be a real survival of "Baal worship."<br><br>(1) A town on the border of Dan (<a href="/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44</a>) associated with Eltekeh and Gibbethon-possibly Bela`in.<br><br>(2) ("Mistress-ship"): A store city of Solomon, mentioned with Beth-horon (<a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6</a>) and possibly the same as (1).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1192.htm"><span class="l">1192. <b>Baalath</b> Beer -- "mistress of a well," a city in Simeon</span></a><br><b>Baalath</b> Beer. 1191, 1192. <b>Baalath</b> Beer. 1193 . "mistress of a well,"<br> a city in Simeon. Transliteration: <b>Baalath</b> Beer Phonetic <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1192.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1191.htm"><span class="l">1191. <b>Baalath</b> -- a city in Dan</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1190, 1191. <b>Baalath</b>. 1192 . a city in Dan. Transliteration: <b>Baalath</b><br> Phonetic Spelling: (bah-al-awth') Short Definition: <b>Baalath</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1191.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/lightfoot/from_the_talmud_and_hebraica/chapter_45_emmaus_kiriath-jearim.htm"><span class="l">Emmaus. Kiriath-Jearim.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Kiriath-jearim was before-time called Baale, 2 Samuel 6:2; or <b>Baalath</b>, 1 Chronicles<br> 13:6. Concerning it, the Jerusalem writers speak thus; "We find, that they <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 45 emmaus kiriath-jearim.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tidwell/the_bible_period_by_period/chapter_xii_solomons_reign.htm"><span class="l">Solomon's Reign.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> but in his now extended empire. The most famous of these were Tadmor or<br> Palmyra and <b>Baalath</b>, or Baalbic. The former built at an <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xii solomons reign.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_6_how_solomon_fortified.htm"><span class="l">How Solomon Fortified the City of Jerusalem, and Built Great <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> happen. Moreover, he built two other cities not far from it, Beth-horon<br> was the name of one of them, and <b>Baalath</b> of the other. He <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 how solomon fortified.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sayce/early_israel_and_the_surrounding_nations/chapter_vi_babylonia_and_assyria.htm"><span class="l">Babylonia and Assyria</span></a> <br><b>...</b> who revealed himself in the sun, and whom he addressed as Baal or "Lord." By the<br> side of Baal stood his colourless reflection, the goddess <b>Baalath</b>, who owed <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter vi babylonia and assyria.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_iiithe_hebrews_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/baalath.htm"><span class="l"><b>Baalath</b> (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>BAALATH</b>. <b>...</b><b>Baalath</b> (5 Occurrences). Joshua 19:8 and all<br> the villages that were around these cities to <b>Baalath</b> Beer, Ramah of the South <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/baalath.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/baalath-beer.htm"><span class="l"><b>Baalath</b>-beer (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Baalath</b>-beer. Baalathbeer, <b>Baalath</b>-beer. Ba'alath-beer . Easton's Bible<br> Dictionary <b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>BAALATH</b>-BEER. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/baalath-beer.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/baalath-beer-ramah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Baalath</b>-beer-ramah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>Baalath</b>-beer-ramah. Ba'alath-beer, <b>Baalath</b>-beer-ramah. Baalbec .<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Baalath</b>-beer-ramah (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/baalath-beer-ramah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/ba'alath.htm"><span class="l">Ba'alath (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Ba'alath. <b>Baalath</b>, Ba'alath. Baalathbeer . Multi-Version Concordance Ba'alath<br> (2 Occurrences). Joshua 19:44 Eltekeh, Gibbethon, <b>Baalath</b>, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/ba'alath.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gibbethon.htm"><span class="l">Gibbethon (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> gib'-e-thon (gibbethon): A city in the territory of Dan in the plain named with<br> Eltekeh and <b>Baalath</b> (Joshua 19:44), and assigned to the Kohathite Levites <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gibbethon.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/baalathbeer.htm"><span class="l">Baalathbeer (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Baalah of the well, (Joshua 19:8, probably the same as Baal, mentioned in 1 Chronicles<br> 4:33, a city of Simeon. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>BAALATH</b>-BEER. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/baalathbeer.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/ba'alath-beer.htm"><span class="l">Ba'alath-beer (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>Baalath</b>-beer, Ba'alath-beer. <b>Baalath</b>-beer-ramah . <b>...</b> Joshua 19:8 and all the villages<br> that were around these cities to <b>Baalath</b> Beer, Ramah of the South. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/ba'alath-beer.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/baal.htm"><span class="l">Baal (94 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> We find the same usage in Romans 11:4. The feminine counterpart of Baal was Baalah<br> or <b>Baalath</b> which is found in a good many of the local names (see Baethgen <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/baal.htm - 53k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ramah.htm"><span class="l">Ramah (38 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> allotted to Simeon. It stands here in apposition to <b>Baalath</b>-beer, and<br> is probably a second name for the same place. It seems to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ramah.htm - 26k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Baalath (5 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8</a></span><br />and all the villages that were around these cities to <span class="boldtext">Baalath</span> Beer, Ramah of the South. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon, <span class="boldtext">Baalath</span>,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a></span><br />and <span class="boldtext">Baalath</span>, and Tamar in the wilderness, in the land,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33</a></span><br />And all the small places round these towns, as far as <span class="boldtext">Baalath</span>-beer, the high place of the South. These were their living-places, and they have lists of their generations.<br /><span class="source">(BBE NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6</a></span><br />and <span class="boldtext">Baalath</span>, and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots, and the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/baalath.htm">Baalath</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/baalath--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_dan.htm">Baalath: A City of the Tribe of Dan</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/ba'alath-beer.htm">Ba'alath-beer (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baalath-beer.htm">Baalath-beer (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baalath.htm">Baalath (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baalathbeer.htm">Baalathbeer (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/witchcraft.htm">Witchcraft (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baalath-beer-ramah.htm">Baalath-beer-ramah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/witch.htm">Witch (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/b/baalam.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Baalam"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Baalam" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/b/ba'alath.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ba'alath"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ba'alath" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>