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Baal-meon

Baal-meon lord of dwelling, a town of Reuben (Num 32:38), called also Beth-meon (Jer 48:23) and Beth-baal-meon (Josh 13:17). It is supposed to have been the birth-place of Elisha. It is identified with the mod...

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Baal-meon lord of dwelling, a town of Reuben (Num 32:38), called also Beth-meon (Jer 48:23) and Beth-baal-meon (Josh 13:17). It is supposed to have been the birth-place of Elisha. It is identified with the modern M'ain, about 3 miles south-east of Heshbon.

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