Baal-tamar was a place near Gibeah where the Israelites fought against the Benjamites. (Judges 20:33)
Also known as Baal Tamar
Baal-tamar is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Judges 20:33, in the context of a battle between the Israelites and the Benjamites. The Israelites set up an ambush against the Benjamites, with some troops taking up positions at Baal-tamar. The exact location of Baal-tamar is not specified, but it was near Gibeah, a city in the territory of Benjamin. The name "Baal-tamar" means "Lord of the Palm Tree," suggesting that the place was known for a notable palm tree.
Approximate location: 31.824, 35.231 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Lord of palm trees, a place in the tribe of Benjamin near Gibeah of Saul (Judg. 20:33). It was one of the sanctuaries or groves of Baal. Probably the palm tree of Deborah (Judg. 4:5) is alluded to in the name.
master of the palm-tree
BA'AL-TA'MAR (lord of palm trees), a place near Gibeah, Jud 20:33; possibly the same as the palm tree of Deborah, Jud 4:5, and known later as Beth-tamar.
BA'AL-TA'MAR (lord of palm trees), a place near Gibeah, Jud 20:33; possibly the same as the palm tree of Deborah, Jud 4:5, and known later as Beth-tamar.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1193
So all the men of Israel got up from their places and arrayed themselves at Baal-tamar, and the Israelites in ambush charged from their positions west of Gibeah.
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