Bethel (of Simeon)

Type Place Hebrew בֵּית־אֵל · בֵּֽיתְ־אֵל

A town in the territory of Simeon; also known as Bethul and Bethuel.

    About Bethel (of Simeon)

    A foreign god mentioned in ancient texts. Some think it is mentioned in Jeremiah 48:13, Amos 5:5 and Zechariah 7:2.

    See Canaanite Deities and Religion.

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    Bethel (Place), Bethelite Article

    An alternate name for Bethuel, a town in Judah’s territory ( 1 Samuel 30:27 ). See Bethuel, Bethul (Place) .
    Bethuel Bethul

    Key References

    1 Samuel 30:27

    He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;

    Joshua 19:4

    Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

    1 Chronicles 4:30

    Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

    All Scripture References (2)

    Joshua (1)
    Joshua 12:16

    the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

    1 Samuel (1)
    1 Samuel 30:27

    He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;