Beth-horon, victories of Judas Maccabæus at, [462], [485].

Bethshan, bodies of Saul and his sons hung up at the walls of, [104].

Beth-Zachariah, Judæans slain at, [483].

Bethzur, conquered by the Hasmonæans, [498], [523].
conquered by Lysias the Syrian, [479].
fortified by Judas Maccabæus, [473].
place of refuge for the Hellenists, [494].

Birah == [Acra], which see.

Book of the Wars of God, [29].

Buildings of Solomon, [162] f.

Bull-worship of Israelites at Bethel and Dan, [186], [233].

Burnt-offerings not necessary for a pure worship, [74].

Cabiri == the mighty, seven planets worshipped by Phœnicians, [54].