Balamon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Balamon is an unidentified settlement in the region of Ephraim, referenced in the deuterocanonical Book of Judith as the burial place of Manasses.
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Balamon is a location mentioned in Judith 8:3, where Manasses, the husband of Judith, was buried.
What is the meaning of Balamon in the Bible?
Balamon is a location mentioned in Judith 8:3, where Manasses, the husband of Judith, was buried.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Balamon helps contextualize the social and geographical setting of the Book of Judith, illustrating the domestic life and burial customs of the elite in the Ephraimite highlands during the narrative period.
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