Baal בַּ֫עַל
A son of Abiel and descendant of Benjamin.
Who is Baal in the Bible?
Baal in the Bible refers to a son of Abiel and a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8:30 and 9:36. He was part of an important Benjamite family line that included his brother Ner, who was the grandfather of King Saul, Israel's first king. Though Baal himself receives only brief mention in Scripture, his inclusion in these genealogies establishes his connection to one of Israel's most significant tribal lineages and highlights the historical importance of the Benjamite families during the monarchy period.
Biography
Baal is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in 1Ch.8.30 and 1Ch.9.36. He was one of the sons of Abiel, who was a descendant of Benjamin. The genealogy traces Baal's lineage back to the patriarch Benjamin, showing his connection to one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Baal had several brothers, including Ner, the grandfather of King Saul. This places Baal within the extended family of Israel's first king.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Kish Tribe of LeviSon of MahliA Levite from the Merari clanView full profile →
- Ner Tribe of BenjaminAbner's fatherFather of Abner, King Saul's commander.View full profile →
- Abdon Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel') from GibeonView full profile →
- Zur Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Nadab Tribe of JudahSon of ShammaiSon of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Gedor Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, the founder of Gibeon.View full profile →
- Ahio Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielSon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Zecher Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, founder of GibeonView full profile →
- Mikloth Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielA Benjamite, son of Eshek.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:30
"and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,"
- 1 Chronicles 9:36
"Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בַּ֫עַל |