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Baal-tamar

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Baltamar [Judg 20:33 ], a place near Gibeah of Benjamin. The palm [tamar], where Deborah lived [Judg 4:5 ], was somewhere in this region. It is reasonable to assume that it was Baltamar.

Biblical Dictionary by Adolf Novotný

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Baal-tamar

lord of palm trees, a place in the tribe of Benjamin near Gibeah of Saul (Judg 20:33 ). It was one of the sanctuaries or groves of Baal. Probably the palm tree of Deborah (Judg 4:5 ) is alluded to in the name.

EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary