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Baal-Zephon
Holman Bible Dictionary
(bay' uhl-zee' fawn) Place name meaning, “lord of the north” or “Baal of the north.” Place in Egypt near which Israel camped before miracle of crossing the sea (Exodus 14:2 ,Exodus 14:2,14:9 ). The exact location is not known. Some suggest tell Defenneh known in Egypt as Tahpanhes in the eastern Nile delta. See Exodus .
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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Baal-Zephon'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/b/baal-zephon.html. 1991.