Bela

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

(destruction, extermination) (Gen. 14:2, 8) — one of the five cities located in the valley of Siddim. It was situated on the southern shore of the Dead Sea, on the road to Egypt (Jer. 48:34), and was spared by God at Lot’s entreaty when the other cities were destroyed. It was afterward also called Zoar and Segor.

Scripture cited

Genesis 14:2 Jeremias 48:34

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