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Balm of Gilead

Holman Bible Dictionary

A substance known in the ancient world for its medical properties. Exported from Gilead to Egypt and Phoenicia (Genesis 37:25; Ezekiel 27:17 ). For the identification of this substance, see Balm .

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Balm of Gilead'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​b/balm-of-gilead.html. 1991.