Beth-Baal-Meon
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Moabite city later incorporated into the tribal territory of Manasseh.
What is the meaning of Beth-Baal-Meon in the Bible?
Beth-Baal-Meon was a settlement in Moab, located in the territory of the tribe of Manasseh east of the Jordan River.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Beth-Baal-Meon clarifies the geographical extent of the Transjordanian tribal allotments and the historical interaction between Israelite settlers and Moabite populations.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Beth-Baal-Meon (located near modern Maein, Jordan) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Beth-Baal-Meon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Beth-Baal-Meon clarify?
Source Attribution
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Beth-Baal-Meon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/bethbaalmeon/