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==Old Testament== | ==Old Testament== | ||
The source for the name Beelzebub is found in the Books of Kings (2 Kings 1:2–3, 6, 16), written ''Ba'al Zəbûb'', referring to a deity worshipped by the Philistines. The title "Baal," meaning "Lord" in Ugaritic, was used in conjunction with a descriptive name of a specific god. Opinions differ on what the name means. | The source for the name Beelzebub is found in the [[Bible|Books of Kings]] (2 Kings 1:2–3, 6, 16), written ''Ba'al Zəbûb'', referring to a deity worshipped by the Philistines. The title "[[Baal]]," meaning "Lord" in Ugaritic, was used in conjunction with a descriptive name of a specific god. Opinions differ on what the name means. | ||
According to Francesco Saracino (1982) this series of elements may be inconclusive as evidence, but the fact that in relationship to Ba'al Zebub, the two constituent terms are here linked, joined by a function (''ndy'') that is typical of some divinities attested in the Mediterranean world, is a strong argument in favor of the authenticity of the name of the god of Ekron, and of his possible therapeutic activities, which are implicit in 2 Kings 1:2–3, etc. | According to Francesco Saracino (1982) this series of elements may be inconclusive as evidence, but the fact that in relationship to Ba'al Zebub, the two constituent terms are here linked, joined by a function (''ndy'') that is typical of some divinities attested in the Mediterranean world, is a strong argument in favor of the authenticity of the name of the god of Ekron, and of his possible therapeutic activities, which are implicit in 2 Kings 1:2–3, etc. | ||
The Septuagint renders the name as Baalzebub (Βααλζεβούβ) and as Baal muian (Βααλ μυῗαν, "Baal of flies"). However, Symmachus may have reflected a tradition of its offensive ancient name, when he rendered it as Beelzeboul. | The Septuagint renders the name as Baalzebub (Βααλζεβούβ) and as ''Baal muian'' (Βααλ μυῗαν, "Baal of flies"). However, Symmachus may have reflected a tradition of its offensive ancient name, when he rendered it as Beelzeboul. | ||
==''Testament of Solomon''== | ==''Testament of Solomon''== | ||