Baal-zebub - Biblical Meaning of baal-zebub in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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Baal-zebub
fly-lord, the god of the Philistines at Ekron (2 Kings 1:2, 3, 16). This name was given to the god because he was supposed to be able to avert the plague of flies which in that region was to be feared. He was consulted by Ahaziah as to his recovery. Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'baal-zebub' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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