Neballat
/neh-BAL-at/
Summary
Neballat was a town in the territory of Benjamin resettled by returning Jewish exiles after the Babylonian captivity.
☩Location
Neballat is listed among the towns occupied by Benjaminites after the return from exile. It is generally identified with the modern Beit Nebala, located about four miles northeast of Lydda (Lod) in the coastal plain. The name means 'secret folly' or possibly refers to the Babylonian god Nebo.
Key verses:Nehemiah 11:34
Related Verses1 mention
Nehemiah· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Neballat," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).