Baalath

Baalath was a town fortified by Solomon, possibly located in the Lebanon region.

The name Baalath means “a rejoicing; our proud lord”

PlaceOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A location near Baalath first mentioned at 1 Kings 9:18; only referred to as Baalath (בַּעֲלָת).

Location

Certainty
Likely (63% of scholarship) · 5 other possible locations
Coordinates
31.839° N, 34.782° E
Baalath
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Glossary entries

Baalath

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Baalath, and Tamar in the Wilderness of Judah,
  2. …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.