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nounany of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
Definition that contains baal
- jezebel wife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC)
- baal any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god