The meaning of Baal-berith in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)
ba-al-be'-rith ba'al berith = "Baal of the Covenant"): An idol worshipped by the Shechemites after Gideon's death (Judges 8:33), as protector and guardian of engagements. His temple is also referred to in Judges 9:4.
See BAAL. (1).
See more on the meaning of Baal-berith in the Bible:
Baal-berith {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Baal-berith {Hitchcock's Bible Name}
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