Beelzebub is the Greek form of the name Baal-zebub, a pagan Philistine god worshiped in the ancient Philistine city of Ekron during the Old Testament times. It is a term signifying “the lord of flies”. The Jews changed the name to “Beelzeboul,” as used in this passage, meaning “lord of dung.” This name referenced the god of the fly that was worshiped to obtain deliverance from the injuries of that insect.
Yet, God is sovereign!
Luke 11, Jesus’ model prayer, the importune friend, ask,seek,knock, Jesus and Beelzebub, the Sign of Jonah, the Lamp of the Body, six Woes.
The full story: https://lenbilen.com/2017/08/18/the-sign-of-jonah-the-great-eclipse-of-2017-and-the-tearing-down-of-statues/
Mark 3, Jesus heals on the Sabbath, attracting crowds, appoints the 12 Apostles, Jesus and Beelzebub, Jesus Mother and Brothers.
The Herodians were Jews that went along with the Romans, held important positions and was an important part of the secular government at that time.
Beelzebub is the Greek form of the name Baal-zebub, a pagan Philistine god worshiped in the ancient Philistine city of Ekron during the Old Testament times. It is a term signifying “the lord of flies”. The Jews changed the name to “Beelzeboul,” as used in this passage, meaning “lord of dung.” This name referenced the god of the fly that was worshiped to obtain deliverance from the injuries of that insect.
Yet, God is sovereign!
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