Baal בַּ֫עַל
A son of Abiel and descendant of Benjamin.
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
"with his firstborn son Abdon, Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,"
- 1 Chronicles 9:36
"his firstborn son Abdon, Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בַּ֫עַל | H1168B |