In the Vatican manuscript the entry does not start on a new line but follows laou of the previous one. On Arnon cf. K. 10:25 (Josua 13:17)
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Banoth, in death or high" (79).
200. Basan. Numbers 21:33; K. 44:9; L. 246:35.
Textual variants of substitute "kingdom" for "king" or add kingdom to king. The Latin addendum is confusing. Basan has not been mentioned "above" as an entry, but in a similar type of reference (cp. K. 13:11and K. 18:4). It is Auoth Iaeir (K. 18:4) and also Machathi (K. 128:9). Only the Latin gives the etymology of Auoth. The biblical summary is from Deuteronomy 3:14, Numbers 32:33, and Joshua 13:30.
The region of Galaad (cf. K. 60:15f.) is here called Basanitē or Batanaia, regions of Transjordan. Basan usually is the area between the Jarmuk and a line between Hermon and Damascus. It is very similar to the Arabic Hauran. Galaad varies in size from all the hill country of Transjordan, to the territory of Manasseh, to that which is equal to Basan. Jerome in Commentary on Isaiah 2:13 writes, "The region of Basan is Arabia which Og who is called king of Basan ruled." In the Onomasticon it includes Cerasa (K. 64:1) and possibly Nemra (K. 138:10). Galaad is the biblical name of the area of Basan. Batanaea is apparently the contemporary name for the village on the site of Basan (K. 64:8) from which the region is named (K. 138:7).
201. Beelphegōr (Baelfegor). Numbers 25:3; K. 44:12; L. 246:38.
Another of the references to idols (cf. K. 36:15) in the Onomasticon which technically should be listing only place names (Appendix II). Jerome in Commentary on Hosea 9:10 also makes the identity, "Beelphegor, idol of the Moabites, which we call Priapus" (cf. identity of Ariel K. 37:24). Priapus was the god of gardens and vineyards. It is probably, for our text, the same as Bethphogor (K. 48:3). The location of Mt.Phogō is in Moab (K. 168:25).
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Behelfegor, bone having skin" (79) and "Behelfegor, bone having skin or bone covered with skin" (86).
202. Baian (Baean). Numbers 32:3; K. 44:14; L. 246:40.
Simple biblical summary, cp. K. 44:21.
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Baian, in wickedness" (79).
203. Bēthnamran (Bethamnaram). Numbers 32:36; K. 44:19; L. 246:42.
Textual variants for the contemporary village Bēthnabran (Greek), Bethamnaris (Latin).
This site has moved three times (see Introduction). Tell Nimrin retains the name and represents the Roman-Byzantine city. The Old Testament site is farther northeast up the wadi (cf. Bethnemra K. 48::6 and Nemra K. 138:10).
Tell Nimrin is 5 miles from Tell er Rameh which is said to be Livias and was used frequently as a referent (K. 12:22, K. 16:126, K. 48:4, K. 48:17, and K. 168:26). The name was given to the restored Roman town in honor of Augustus' wife (K. 49:13). In Jerome's Commentary on Joel 3:18 he places Livias (Iulias) at 6 miles from the Dead Sea. The change in name is reported by Josephus in Wars II, 13, 2 and IV, 7, 6. There was a bishop from here at Nicea. Livias may be Old Testament Bethharan (K. 48:13).
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Bethanamra, house of the panther or house of bitterness" (79).
204. Betharran. Across the Jordan. Numbers 32:36; K. 44:19; L. n/a; Lacuna in Greek Text.
This item is missing in the Vatican manuscript. It seems also to be Bēetharam (K. 48:13) the first part of which is also missing in the Vatican manuscript.
This is closely related to the previous entry and some see Livias as the site for Old Testament Betharran at Tell er Rameh but better at Tell Iktanu where more ancient remains are found. Rameh does preserve the ancient name.
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Betharan, house of the ark or mountains or ascent of the ground" (79).
205. Beelmeōn. Numbers 32:38; K. 44:21; L. 246:45.
Textual variant for contemporary village Baarau and Barum (Latin). Vulgate Baalmaon and Baalmeon. Probably identical with next entry Baal (K. 46:3).
The Onomasticon confused this site with Abelmaelai (K. 34:21) of which Elissaios is also a native (I Kings 19:16). The city of Ma 'in southwest of Madela (K. 128:9) fits the location given from Esbous (84:1). It is close enough to the hot springs of hamman ez Zerqa Ma 'in which could be Baarou. The Madaba map has Baarou at this location following Eusebius. Another healing spring is reported at Balthainaia (K. 30:7). Some think Barēn (K. 112:17) is the same as Baaron.
Arabia (K. 10:17) is a frequent designation for this area. In Ptolemy's Arabia Petraia there is a town near Esbous and Madela called Magouza which could reflect the Old Testament name with G for the Hebrew guttural.
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Bahalmeon, having little habitations" (79).