Baalah was a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon. (Joshua 15:29)
Baalah is listed in Joshua 15:29 as one of the towns in the southernmost part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Judah. However, in Joshua 19:3, it is mentioned as one of the towns given to the tribe of Simeon within their inheritance in the midst of Judah's territory. This suggests that Baalah was initially part of Judah's allotment but was later given to Simeon. The exact location of Baalah is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the Negev region, south of Judah.
Approximate location: 31.245, 34.841 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Mistress; city. (1.) A city in the south of Judah (Josh. 15:29), elsewhere called Balah (Josh. 19:3) and Bilhah (1 Chr. 4:29). Now Khurbet Zebalah. (2.) A city on the northern border of the tribe of Judah (Josh. 15:10), called also Kirjath-jearim, q.v. (15:9; 1 Chr. 13:6), now Kuriet-el-Enab, or as some think, ‘Erma. (3.) A mountain on the north-western boundary of Judah and Dan (Josh. 15:11).
her idol; she that is governed or subdued; a spouse
BA'ALAH (mistress). Another name for Kirjath-jearim, Josh 15:9-10, and for Baale of Judah, 2 Sam 6:2, and for Kirjath-Baal in Judah. Josh 15:60; Josh 18:14. See Kirjath-jearim. A place in Judah, Josh 15:29, the same as Balah, Josh 19:3, and Bilhah, 1 Chr 4:29 now Dier-el-Belak, near Gaza, Ba'alah, Mount. Josh 16:11. Either the same as No. 1, or possibly a mountain in the north-western part of Judah.
BA'ALAH (mistress). Another name for Kirjath-jearim, Josh 15:9-10, and for Baale of Judah, 2 Sam 6:2, and for Kirjath-Baal in Judah. Josh 15:60; Josh 18:14. See Kirjath-jearim. A place in Judah, Josh 15:29, the same as Balah, Josh 19:3, and Bilhah, 1 Chr 4:29 now Dier-el-Belak, near Gaza,
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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,
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