Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Copyright Statement These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely. Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for 'Gebal'". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". <http://www.studylight.org/dic/ebd/view.cgi?number=T1443>. 1897.