Baal-perazim
Baal-perazim is a settlement mentioned in 2 verses. Its most likely location is Ez Zuhur. The name means “god of divisions.”
Where is Baal-perazim?
Approx. 31.7419, 35.1833 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ez Zuhur | settlement | Low |
| Abu Tor | settlement | Low |
| Gilo | settlement | Low |
| Mar Elias | settlement | Low |
| Sheikh Badr | settlement | Medium |
Baal-perazim in the Bible dictionary
Baal having rents, bursts, or destructions, the scene of a victory gained by David over the Philistines (2 Sam. 5:20; 1 Chr. 14:11). Called Mount Perazim (Isa. 28:21). It was near the valley of Rephaim, west of Jerusalem. Identified with the modern Jebel Aly.
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Verses that mention Baal-perazim
- 2 Samuel 5:20
And David came to Baal–perazim, and David smote them there, and said, The Lord hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baal–perazim.
- 1 Chronicles 14:11
So they came up to Baal–perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal–perazim.