Lexical Definition
בָּלָה Bâlâh (baw-law') Balah N:N--L
feminine of בָּלֶה; failure
Balah.
- § Balah = "waxed old"
- Balah, a place in Palestine
1) a place in Simeon
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּבָלָ֖ה | and Balah | Josh.19.3 |
| Βολά | Balah | LXX.Josh.19.3 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בָּלָה proper name, of a location in Simeon Josh 19:3.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Joshua | 19:3 |
Profile
Balah • Town allotted to the tribe of Simeon.
Balah was a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon. (Joshua 19:3)
- A location near Beersheba בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע only mentioned at Jos.19.3;
- only referred to as Balah בָּלָה.
Balah is mentioned in Joshua 19:3 as one of the towns allotted to the tribe of Simeon within the inheritance of Judah. It is listed along with other towns such as Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar-shual.
All entries for Balah: בָּלָה