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BA'AL, n. An idol among the ancient Chaldeans and Syrians, representing the sun. The word signifies also lord, or commander and the character of the idol was varied by different nations, at different times. Thus Baal Berith is supposed to signify the Lord of the Covenant Baal Peor, or rather Baal Phegor, the Lord of the dead. Psalms 106Baal Zebub, the god of flies, &c.

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Entry for 'Baal'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​b/baal.html.
 
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