Bileam
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Levitical city in the tribal territory of Manasseh, identified with the biblical Ibleam.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A town in the territory of Manasseh assigned to the Kohathite Levites, probably identical with Ibleam and modern Bel`ameh, half a mile South of Jenin.
What is the meaning of Bileam in the Bible?
A town in the territory of Manasseh assigned to the Kohathite Levites, probably identical with Ibleam and modern Bel`ameh, half a mile South of Jenin.
SIGNIFICANCE
This location helps readers understand the specific land allocations and administrative divisions established for the Levitical tribes within the broader territorial framework of ancient Israel.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.