277. Balth (Balaath). I Kings 9:18; K. 56:20; L. 250:91.
LXX has Balath.
Simple biblical note.
278. Baithsarisa (Bethsarisa). II Kings 4:42; K. 56:21; L. 250:92.
Textual variant Baithsarisath (Greek).
In the region of Diospolis (K. 8:14) is the Thamnitikē (K. 24:4). At the proper distance for turn off from main road is Kh Sirisiah and a bit farther on the Old Testament site at Kefr tilt , which retains the name.
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "Baalsalisa, having three" (114).
279. Baithaggan (Bethagan). II Kings 9:27; K. 56:24; L. 251:95.
Simple biblical entry. Perhaps not a proper name.
In Interpretation of Hebrew Names "'Bethagan, house of the garden."
280. Basekath (Bazeoath). II Kings 22:1; K. 56:25; L. n/a; Lacuna in Greek Text.
This entry is not in the Greek Vatican manuscript and is out of the proper order and therefore is suspect as a late intrusion. LXX has Basourōth but the spelling of Onomasticon is closer to MT.
281. Baithakath (Bethacath). II Kings 10:12; K. 56:26; L. 251:96.
Textual variant Bazechath (Latin).
The region of Samaria or the Samaritans is frequently mentioned in the Onomasticon . In this instance it said to be in the area of village dependent upon Samaria (K. 162:13). Legeōn is here called an "oppidum" in Latin (cf. K. 10:25 and Appendix).
This village is located by reference to Legeōn (K. 14:21) and a similar sounding name is still to be heard at Beit Qad east of Jenin. It is probably not the Old Testament site.
The Vulgate and other versions do not have a proper name here. It has "chamber of the shepherds" (cf. Hexaplaric data also with more detail in Latin).
282. Baithannē (Baenith). II Kings 17:30; K. 58:3; L. 251:99.
The Latin gives only one form for this entry which appears in several variations in the Greek and LXX.
A simple biblical fact is presented.
283. Bublos (Byblus). Ezekiel 27:9; K. 58:5; L. 251:1.
This is almost out of the geographical limits of the Holy Land. It is the most northern identifiable site in the text. It is listed as a Phoenician city but it is unclear whether this refers to biblical or Byzantine terminology, probably the earlier. The Tabula Peutinger has it seven miles from Beirut and 206 from Aelia. The distances are not quite correct but the present well-excavated site seems to be intended. It is never used for any other purpose in the Onomasticon . The difference comes to the vicinity of Nahr Qelb .
284. Boubastos (Bubastus). Ezekiel 30:17; K. 58:7; L. 251:3.
Textual variant Boubatos (Greek).
This is out of the area of the Onomasticon 's interest in the Holy Land. Perhaps most of the entries from the prophetic books are suspect as incidental addenda by a later editor. Other sites in Egypt are K. 80:11, K. 134:4, K. 148:3, K. 162:17, K. 164:23,24.