Gur-Baal
LocationsGeographical Setting
A geographical location in ancient Arabia identified in biblical texts as the site of conflict with King Uzziah of Judah.
What is the meaning of Gur-Baal in the Bible?
A location in ancient Arabia where Arab forces resided, which were defeated by King Uzziah of Judah according to biblical accounts; its precise modern site remains unidentified but is hypothesized to be in the eastern region near Petra.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this location helps readers contextualize the geopolitical landscape of the southern Levant during the 8th century BCE and illustrates the extent of Judah's military influence into Arabian territories as recorded in 2 Chronicles 26:7.
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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.