Balah was a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon. (Joshua 19:3)
Balah is mentioned in Joshua 19:3 as one of the towns allotted to the tribe of Simeon within the inheritance of Judah. It is listed along with other towns such as Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar-shual.
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A city in the tribe of Simeon (Josh. 19:3), elsewhere called Bilhah (1 Chr. 4:29) and Baalah (Josh. 15:29).
(Joshua 19:3) [Baal, Geogr. No. 2, b]
BA'LAH. Josh 19:3. A shorter form of Baalah.
BA'LAH. Josh 19:3. A shorter form of Baalah.
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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,
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