Bileam
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Levitical city in the tribal territory of Manasseh, identified with the biblical Ibleam.
What is the meaning of Bileam in the Bible?
A town in the territory of Manasseh assigned to the Kohathite Levites, probably identical with Ibleam and modern Bel`ameh, half a mile South of Jenin.
SIGNIFICANCE
This location helps readers understand the specific land allocations and administrative divisions established for the Levitical tribes within the broader territorial framework of ancient Israel.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Bileam (located near modern Belameh) 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 Bileam in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Bileam 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
"Bileam." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/bileam/