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Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a town in the Judean hills south of Jerusalem. It was the hometown of David and, according to Matthew and Luke, the birthplace of Jesus. The prophet Micah named it as the place from which Israel's ruler would come.
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Damascus
Damascus is an ancient city of Syria, named in Genesis and throughout the history of Israel's kings and prophets. Saul of Tarsus was traveling there to arrest believers when the risen Jesus met him on the road, and in Damascus he was healed, baptized, and first proclaimed Jesus as the Christ.
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Eden
Eden was the garden God planted in the east and where He placed the first humans, with the tree of life at its center. After the fall, God sent the man and woman out and set cherubim to guard the way back to the tree of life.
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Egypt
Egypt is the great kingdom on the Nile where Jacob's family settled, where Israel was enslaved for generations, and from which God brought them out at the exodus. Centuries later Joseph carried the infant Jesus there to escape Herod, and Matthew heard in the return the words of Hosea: out of Egypt I called my son.
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Galilee
Galilee is the northern region of the land where Jesus grew up and carried out most of His public ministry. Isaiah had spoken of light dawning on Zebulun and Naphtali, and Matthew reads the Galilean ministry as that light.
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Jericho
Jericho is an ancient oasis city in the Jordan Valley, the first city Israel took under Joshua and, in the Gospels, the last stop before Jesus climbed to Jerusalem. There He healed blind Bartimaeus and stayed at the house of Zacchaeus.
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the city David made his capital and where Solomon built the temple. In the Gospels it is where Jesus taught in the temple, shared the Last Supper, was tried, crucified, and rose, and where the church was born at Pentecost.
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Jordan River
The Jordan is the river that flows south from the foothills of Mount Hermon, through the Sea of Galilee, and on to the Dead Sea. Israel crossed it into the promised land under Joshua, and John the Baptist baptized in it, including the baptism of Jesus.
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Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai, also called Horeb, is the mountain where God spoke to Moses from the burning bush and where, after the exodus, He gave Israel the ten commandments and made a covenant with them amid fire, cloud, and trumpet sound.
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Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is the ridge east of Jerusalem across the Kidron Valley, facing the temple. David climbed it weeping in flight from Absalom, Zechariah placed the Lord's feet on it, and Jesus began the triumphal entry from it, taught the Olivet discourse on it, prayed in Gethsemane on its slope, and ascended from it.
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Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee is the freshwater lake in northern Israel, also called Gennesaret and Tiberias, around which most of Jesus's Galilean ministry took place. He called fishermen on its shore, taught from boats, calmed its storm, and walked on its water.
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The temple in Jerusalem
The temple in Jerusalem was the house of God at the center of Israel's worship, rebuilt after the exile and greatly enlarged by Herod the Great. Jesus was presented there as an infant, taught in its courts, drove out the traders, foretold its destruction, and was accused at His trial of threatening it.
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Baal-hazor
Baal-hazor was the place where Absalom sheared his sheep. (2Sa.13.23) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Samuel 13:23.
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Baal-meon
Baal-meon (Beth-baal-meon, Beth-meon, or Beon) was a Moabite town, allotted to Reuben, but later retaken by Moab. Mentioned in 6 verses across 5 books, first at Numbers 32:3.
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Baal-perazim
Baal-perazim was the place where David defeated the Philistines. (2Sa.5.20; 1Ch.14.11) Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 5:20.
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Baal-shalishah
Baal-shalishah was the place where a man brought provisions to Elisha. (2Ki.4.42) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 4:42.
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Baal-tamar
Baal-tamar was a place near Gibeah where the Israelites fought against the Benjamites. (Judges 20:33) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 20:33.
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Baal-zephon
Baal-zephon was an Egyptian location where the Israelites camped before crossing the Red Sea. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Exodus 14:2.
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Baalah
Baalah was a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon. (Joshua 15:29) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:29.
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Baalah Mount
Mount Baalah marked the northern boundary of Judah's territory. (Joshua 15:11) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:11.
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Baalath
Baalath was a town fortified by Solomon, possibly located in the Lebanon region. (1Ki.9.18; 2Ch.8.6) Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 9:18.
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Baalath
Baalath was a town allotted to the tribe of Dan. (Joshua 19:44) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:44.
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Baalath-beer
Baalath-beer (Bealoth, Baal, or Ramoth) was a town in the Negev, allotted to Simeon. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:24.
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Babylon
Babylon, also known as Babel, Sheshak, Merathaim, or Pekod, was an ancient Mesopotamian city that served as the capital of the Babylonian Empire. Mentioned in 266 verses across 17 books, first at 2 Kings 17:24.
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Bahurim
Bahurim (or Baharum) was a village near Jerusalem, known as the home of Shimei, who cursed David. (2Sa.3.16; 16:5; 17:18; 19:16; 1Ki.2.8; 2Sa.23.31; 1Ch.11.33) Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Samuel 3:16.
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Bajith
Bajith (or "temple") was a Moabite temple or high place mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy against Moab. (Isaiah 15:2) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 15:2.
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Balah
Balah was a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon. (Joshua 19:3) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:3.
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Bamoth
Bamoth was an Israelite encampment in Moab during the Exodus. (Numbers 21:19-20) Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 21:19.
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Bamoth-baal
Bamoth-baal was a Moabite high place where Balak took Balaam to curse Israel. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 21:28.
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Bashan
Bashan was a region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertility and allotted to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Mentioned in 53 verses across 15 books, first at Numbers 21:33.
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Bath-rabbim
Bath-rabbim was a gate in Heshbon, mentioned in the Song of Solomon. (Sng.7.4) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Song of Solomon 7:4.
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Beer
Beer was a site where God provided water for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. (Numbers 21:16) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 21:16.
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Beer-elim
Beer-elim was a place mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy against Moab. (Isaiah 15:8) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 15:8.
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Beer-lahai-roi
Beer-lahai-roi was a well where Hagar encountered the Angel of the Lord, between Kadesh and Bered. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 16:14.
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Beeroth
Beeroth (or Beer) was a Hivite city that later became part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned in 11 verses across 6 books, first at Joshua 9:17.
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Beersheba
Beersheba (Sheba or Shibah) was an important city in southern Israel, associated with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Mentioned in 33 verses across 11 books, first at Genesis 21:14.
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Bene-berak
Bene-berak was a town allotted to the tribe of Dan. (Joshua 19:45) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:45.
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Bene-jaakan
Bene-jaakan (Beeroth Bene-jaakan) was an Israelite encampment during the wilderness wanderings. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 33:31.
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Benjamin Gate
The Benjamin Gate was a gate in Jerusalem, associated with the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 20:2.
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Benjamin Gate
The Benjamin Gate was a gate in Jerusalem's wall, mentioned in Zechariah's prophecy about the city's restoration. (Zechariah 14:10) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Zechariah 14:10.
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Beracah Valley
The Beracah Valley was where Jehoshaphat and his army blessed the Lord after a miraculous victory. (2Ch.20.26) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 20:26.
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Bered
Bered was a place near where Hagar encountered the Angel of the Lord when she fled from Sarah. (Genesis 16:14) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 16:14.
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Berothah
Berothah (Berothai or Cun) was a city mentioned in Ezekiel's vision of Israel's boundaries and in the account of David's conquests. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Samuel 8:8.
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Besor
The Besor was a brook where David's men pursued the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag. (1Sa.30.9, 10, 21) Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 30:9.
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Betah
Betah was a city from which David took a large amount of bronze after defeating Hadadezer, king of Zobah. (2Sa.8.8) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Samuel 8:8.
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Beten
Beten was a town allotted to the tribe of Asher in the division of the Promised Land. (Joshua 19:25) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:25.
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Beth-Ashtoreth
Beth-Ashtoreth was a Philistine city where Saul's armor was put in the temple of Ashtoreth after his death. (1Sa.31.10) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 31:10.
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Beth-anath
Beth-anath was a Canaanite town allotted to the tribe of Naphtali, but the Naphtalites did not drive out its inhabitants. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:38.
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Beth-anoth
Beth-anoth was a town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned in the list of cities and villages within Judah's inheritance. (Joshua 15:59) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:59.
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Beth-arabah
Beth-arabah was a town and wilderness area allotted to Judah and Benjamin, and the Arbathite was a descendant of Abi-albon. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:6.
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Beth-arbel
Beth-arbel was a place destroyed by Shalman, mentioned in Hosea's prophecy as an example of destruction. (Hosea 10:14) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Hosea 10:14.
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Beth-ashbea
Beth-ashbea was a place associated with the families of the house of Ashbea, who were known for their fine linen work. (1Ch.4.21) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:21.
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Beth-aven
Beth-aven was a town and wilderness near Ai and Bethel, associated with idolatry and Israel's defeat. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 7:2.
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Beth-azmaveth
Beth-azmaveth (Azmaveth) was a town in Benjamin, home to some who returned from the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:24.
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Beth-barah
Beth-barah (Bethabara) was a place where Gideon stationed men to intercept the fleeing Midianites, and where John the Baptist baptized. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 7:24.
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Beth-biri
Beth-biri was a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon, formerly known as Bethul. (1Ch.4.31) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:31.
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Beth-car
Beth-car was the place where the Israelites pursued the Philistines after the return of the Ark of the Covenant. (1Sa.7.11) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 7:11.
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Beth-dagon
Beth-dagon was a town in Judah, likely named after the Philistine god Dagon. (Joshua 15:41) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:41.
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Beth-dagon
Beth-dagon was a town in the territory of Asher, likely named after the Philistine god Dagon. (Joshua 19:27) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:27.
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Beth-eden
Beth-eden was a place associated with the rulers of Aram (Syria), mentioned in Amos's prophecy against Damascus. (Amo.1.5) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Amos 1:5.
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Beth-eked
Beth-eked was a place where Jehu killed the forty-two brothers of Ahaziah, king of Judah. (2Ki.10.12, 14) Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 10:12.
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Beth-emek
Beth-emek was a town in the territory of Asher, mentioned in the description of Asher's border. (Joshua 19:27) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:27.
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Beth-ezel
Beth-ezel was a town mentioned in Micah's prophecy, where the inhabitants could not offer support or refuge during a time of judgment. (Micah 1:11) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Micah 1:11.
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Beth-gader
Beth-gader was a town associated with the descendants of Hareph, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah. (1Ch.2.51) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:51.
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Beth-gamul
Beth-gamul was a Moabite town mentioned in Jeremiah's prophecy against Moab, likely destroyed or captured by the Babylonians. (Jeremiah 48:23) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 48:23.
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Beth-haccherem
Beth-haccherem was a town in Judah, possibly fortified, mentioned by Jeremiah as a place to raise a signal fire. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Nehemiah 3:14.
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Beth-haggan
Beth-haggan was a place near Jezreel where Ahaziah, king of Judah, fled from Jehu before being killed. (2Ki.9.27) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 9:27.
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Beth-haram
Beth-haram (Beth-haran) was a town allotted to the tribe of Gad, east of the Jordan River, which they fortified. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 32:36.
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Beth-hoglah
Beth-hoglah was a town on the border between Judah and Benjamin, near the northern end of the Dead Sea. (Joshua 15:6; 18:19, 21) Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Joshua 15:6.
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Beth-horon Lower
Lower Beth-horon was a town allotted to Ephraim and Dan, known for a battle where the sun stood still. Mentioned in 12 verses across 5 books, first at Joshua 10:10.
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Beth-horon Upper
Upper Beth-horon was a town in Ephraim, near Lower Beth-horon, fortified by Solomon. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 16:5.
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Beth-jeshimoth
Beth-jeshimoth was a town in Moab, allotted to Reuben, near where the Israelites camped and mentioned in a prophecy against Moab. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 33:49.
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Beth-lebaoth
Beth-lebaoth was a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon, also known as Lebaoth. (Joshua 19:6) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:6.
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Beth-merhak
Beth-merhak was a place near Jerusalem where David stayed with his household during Absalom's revolt. (2Sa.15.17) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Samuel 15:17.
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Beth-millo
Beth-millo was a fortified place in Shechem where the men of the city made Abimelech king, later becoming his enemies. (Judges 9:6, 20) Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 9:6.
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Beth-nimrah
Beth-nimrah (Nimrah) was a town allotted to the tribe of Gad, east of the Jordan River, which they built or fortified. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 32:3.
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Beth-pazzez
Beth-pazzez, a town within the territory allotted to the tribe of Issachar. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:21.
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Beth-pelet
Beth-pelet was a town in southern Judah, allotted to Judah and later resettled by the people of Judah after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 15:27.
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Beth-peor
Beth-peor was a place east of the Jordan River, where the Israelites camped and Moses was buried in an unknown valley. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Deuteronomy 3:29.
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Beth-rehob
Beth-rehob (Rehob) was an Aramean city and region, allied with the Ammonites against David, located near the northern border of Israel. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 13:21.
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Beth-shean
Beth-shean (Beth-shan) was a city allotted to Manasseh, where the Philistines fastened Saul's body to the wall after his death. Mentioned in 8 verses across 6 books, first at Joshua 17:11.
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Beth-shemesh
Beth-shemesh was a city allotted to Judah and the Levites, associated with the return of the Ark of the Covenant from the Philistines. Mentioned in 19 verses across 7 books, first at Joshua 15:10.
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Beth-shemesh
Beth-shemesh was a border town in the territory of Issachar. (Joshua 19:22) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:22.
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Beth-shemesh
Beth-shemesh was a fortified city in the territory of Naphtali, from which the Naphtalites did not drive out the Canaanites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:38.
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Beth-shittah
Beth-shittah, a location near where the Midianites fled after being defeated by Gideon's army. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 7:22.
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Beth-tappuah
Beth-tappuah was a town allotted to Judah, located in the hill country. (Joshua 15:53) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:53.
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Beth-togarmah
Beth-togarmah was a region or people group that traded horses and mules with Tyre and was allied with Gog, a future enemy of Israel. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Ezekiel 27:14.
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Beth-zur
Beth-zur was a town in the hill country of Judah, fortified by Rehoboam, later repaired by Nehemiah, and associated with Maon. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 15:58.
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Bethel
Bethel, also called Luz, was an important city in Israel, associated with the patriarchs Abraham and Jacob, later becoming a center of idolatry. Mentioned in 65 verses across 14 books, first at Genesis 12:8.
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Bethel
Bethel was a town in Judah that received spoils from David's victory over the Amalekites. (1Sa.30.27) Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 19:4.
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Bether Mountain
Bether is a mountain or mountains mentioned in the Song of Solomon, possibly symbolizing separation between lovers. (Sng.2.17) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Song of Solomon 2:17.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem was a town allotted to the tribe of Zebulun, distinct from the more well-known Bethlehem in Judah. (Joshua 19:15) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 19:15.
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Betonim
Betonim was a town allotted to the tribe of Gad in the region of Gilead. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 13:26.
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Bezek
Bezek was the place where Saul assembled the Israelite army to fight against the Ammonites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 11:8.
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Bezek
Bezek was a city where the tribe of Judah defeated the Canaanites and Perizzites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 1:4.
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Bezer
Bezer, also called Bozrah, was a Levitical city of refuge in the territory of Reuben. Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Deuteronomy 4:43.
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Bilhah
Bilhah was a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon in southern Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:29.
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Bithron
Bithron, a ravine or region traversed by Abner and his men after a battle with Joab's forces. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Samuel 2:29.
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Biziothiah
Biziothiah, a town in the Negev region, was allotted to the tribe of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:28.
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Bor-ashan
Bor-ashan, a town in southern Judah, was one of the places where David sent spoils from his victory over the Amalekites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 30:30.
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Bozez
Bozez, one of the rocky crags that Jonathan and his armor-bearer crossed to attack the Philistine garrison. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 14:4.
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Bozkath
Bozkath was a town in Judah and the birthplace of King Josiah's mother, Jedidah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 15:39.
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Bozrah
Bozrah was an important city in Edom, often mentioned in prophecies of judgment. Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 36:33.
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Broad Wall
The Broad Wall was a section of Jerusalem's wall rebuilt during Nehemiah's time. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Nehemiah 3:8.
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Brook of Egypt
The Brook of Egypt (Shihor) marked the southwestern boundary of the Promised Land. Mentioned in 11 verses across 7 books, first at Numbers 34:5.
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Brook of the Arabah
The Brook of the Arabah was the eastern boundary of King Jeroboam II's kingdom. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Amos 6:14.
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Brook of the Willows
The Brook of the Willows was a boundary of Moab's territory, possibly near the Wadi Zered. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 15:7.
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Buz
Buz was an Arabian tribe, possibly descended from Nahor, that was threatened with judgment. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 25:23.
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