Baal-zebub
baal-zebub
fly-lord, the god of the philistines at ekron (2 kings 1:2, 3, 16). this name was given to the god because he was supposed to be able to avert the plague of flies which in that region was to be feared. he was consulted by ahaziah as to his recovery.
historical examples
he sent to inquire of the false god baal-zebub whether he should recover.
a life of st. john for the young george ludington weed
it was denominated from achor, the g-d of flies, worshipped also under the name of baal-zebub with the same attribute.
a new system; or, an -n-lysis of antient mythology. volume i. jacob bryant
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