Yerubbaal - Yerubbaal

…He was one of the most prominent military heroes during the time when the ancient Israelites settled in the land. Also known as Jerubbaal. According to the Old Testament Book of Judges, chapters 6-8, he belonged to the tribe of Manasseh and fought against nomads who attacked from the east on camels. He led a night attack by 300 elite soldiers selected from among the tribesmen who participated in the war and defeated the large army.

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Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…古代イスラエル人の土地定着時代に活躍した軍事的英雄で，最も目立つ一人。別名イェルッバアル。旧約聖書《士師記》6～8章の叙述によれば，マナセ部族に属し，東方からラクダを使って襲撃してきた遊牧民に抗戦して，参戦部族兵の中から選抜した精鋭300人で大軍に夜襲をかけて勝利した。…

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