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Nazareth April 28th 1839David Roberts (artist), Louis Haghe (lithographer) · 1842

Gur Baal(baal gur)

גּוּר בַּעַל/goor-BAY-uhl/

“Dwelling of Baal”

Summary

A place inhabited by Arabians against whom King Uzziah of Judah warred successfully.

☩Uzziah's Campaign

When God prospered King Uzziah, he extended Judah's power by military conquest. Among his victories was a campaign against the Arabians who dwelt in Gur-baal and against the Meunites. The location of Gur-baal is uncertain, but it was evidently in the desert region south or southeast of Judah.

Key verses:2 Chronicles 26:7

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gur-baal," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Gur-baal," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).