Baale-Judah
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Baaale-Judah is an ancient site in the territory of Judah, identified with Kirjath-jearim or Baalah, known as the location where the Ark of the Covenant was kept before being moved to Jerusalem.
What is the meaning of Baale-Judah in the Bible?
Baaale-Judah is a location in the territory of Judah, often identified with Kirjath-jearim or Baalah, where the Ark of the Covenant was housed temporarily.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this location clarifies the narrative of the Ark's journey, showing how it transitioned from Philistine captivity to a temporary residence in Judah before David's final transfer to Jerusalem.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.