Bible Dictionary
Bul
Bul was the eighth month of the Hebrew religious year and the second month of the civil year. Its name is associated with rain and the beginning of the rainy season.
Definition
Bul was the eighth month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year and the second month of the civil year. It was later called Marchesvan or Marheshvan.
Biblical Usage
Bul is mentioned in connection with the completion of Solomon’s temple.
Historical Background
The name is of Phoenician origin and signifies the month of rain or the beginning of the rainy season.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Rainy, the eighth ecclesiastical month of the year (1 Kings 6:38), and the second month of the civil year; later called Marchesvan (q.v.). (See MONTH.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(rain). [Month]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>bul (bul): Name of the 8th month of the Jewish year (1Ki 6:38). It is of Phoenician origin and signifies the month of rain, the beginning of the rainy season.</p><p>See CALENDAR.</p>