Baal-Gad
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite city situated in the Beqaa Valley at the foot of Mount Hermon.
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Baal-gad was a Canaanite city located in the valley of Lebanon near Mount Hermon, identified with the modern site of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.
What is the meaning of Baal-Gad in the Bible?
Baal-gad was a Canaanite city located in the valley of Lebanon near Mount Hermon, identified with the modern site of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Baal-gad helps readers visualize the northern boundary of the territory conquered by Joshua and understand the geographical scope of the Israelite settlement in the region.
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