Baalzebub

This latter supposition is most probably the true one, as Ahaziah did not fall either into the street or the court, but "in his upper chamber." inquire of Baalzebub -- Anxious to learn whether he should recover from the effects of this severe fall, he sent to consult Baalzebub, that is, the god of flies, who was considered the patron deity of medicine.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

"Baalzebub" in Hastings, _Encyclopædia of Religion and

Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV Crawford Howell Toy 1877

The other reading came in no doubt from the Old Testament "Baalzebub," the god of Ekron (2Ki

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.

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And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.

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Elijah is God's agent for scourg - ing Ahab, but he also champions the therapeutic role of prophecy against Ahaziah's appeal in his sickness to Baalzebub (II Kings 1: 2ff.).

Dictionary of the History of Ideas MOSHE GREENBERG 1968

Baalzebub, as you may remember, has been discomfited in his endeavours to ensnare King Amaury and is withdrawing in disgust.

Domnei A Comedy of Woman-Worship James Branch Cabell 1918

It is probably the same as Baalzebub (q.v.), the god of Ekron, meaning

Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897

Being an idolater, he sent to inquire of the oracle of Baalzebub in the

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1884

Kemosh, the Ammonite Malkom (Milkom), and the Philistine Dagan (Dagon) and Baalzebub.

Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV Crawford Howell Toy 1877