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Jerubbaal, Or Jerubbaal
Jerubbaal was another name for Gideon, given after he destroyed the altar of Baal at Ophrah.
Definition
Jerubbaal, or Jerubbaal, is another name for Gideon. It means “contender with Baal.”
Biblical Usage
The name identifies Gideon after he destroyed Baal’s altar and was defended by his father from the anger of the Abiezrites.
Historical Background
The title arose from the incident at Ophrah in which Gideon opposed the local altar of Baal.
Scripture References
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
(contender with Baal), the surname of Gideon, which he acquired in consequence of destroying the altar of Baal, when his father defended him from the vengeance of the Abiezrites. (Judges 6:32)