# Beelzebul #

## Facts: ##

Beelzebul is another name for Satan, or the devil. It is also sometimes spelled, "Beelzebub."

 * This name literally means "lord of flies" which means, "ruler over demons." But it is best to translate this term close to the original spelling rather than translate the meaning.
 * It could also be translated as "Beelzebul the devil" to make it clear who is being referred to.
 * This name is related to the name of the false god "Baal-zebub" of Ekron.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [demon](../kt/demon.md), [ekron](../other/ekron.md), [satan](../kt/satan.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Luke 11:14-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/11/14)
* [Mark 03:20-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/03/20)
* [Matthew 10:24-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/10/24)
* [Matthew 12:24-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/12/24)