בָּכָא

ba.kahbalsamHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine4 occurrences2 books4 verses

Definition

the same as H1056; the weeping tree (some gum-distilling tree, perhaps the balsam)
Traditional renderings: mulberry tree.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

4 total
  1. 2 Samuel 5:23בְּכָאִֽים׃ · of the balsam trees
    So David inquired of the LORD, who answered, “Do not march straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees.
  2. 2 Samuel 5:24הַבְּכָאִ֖ים · of the balsam trees
    As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.”
  3. 1 Chronicles 14:14הַבְּכָאִֽים׃ · the balsam trees
    So David again inquired of God, who answered him, “Do not march up after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees.
  4. 1 Chronicles 14:15הַבְּכָאִ֔ים · of the balsam trees
    As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.”