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Ethbaal
Ethbaal in the Bible — father of Jezebel and king of the Sidonians (1KI 16:31). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “toward the idol, or with Baal”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (2)
Ethbaalproper name
- Hebrew
- אֶתְבַּעַל
- Transliteration
- etəbaal
- Meaning
- with [him is] Baal
- Greek
- Ιεθεβααλ
- Reference
- 1KI 16:31
- Strong's
- H856
king of the Sidonianstitle
- Hebrew
- מֶ֣לֶךְ צִידֹנִ֔ים
- Transliteration
- melek tsiydoniym
- Meaning
- king [of the] Sidonians
- Greek
- βασιλέως Σιδωνίων
- Reference
- 1KI 16:31
- Strong's
- H4428, H6722
Family & Relationships (1)
father
Jezebel(1KI 16:31)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ethbaal in the Bible?
Ethbaal is described in the Bible as father of Jezebel and king of the Sidonians (1KI 16:31).
What does the name Ethbaal mean?
The name Ethbaal means “toward the idol, or with Baal” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.