Bethel

Bethel can refer to several contexts, but most commonly, it is known as a biblical location, mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a significant site in ancient Israel. It means "House of God" in Hebrew and is associated with important events in the lives of biblical figures such as Abraham and Jacob. Additionally, the term is used by the Christian denomination Jehovah's Witnesses to refer to their branch offices and central administrative locations worldwide, where they produce literature and support their activities. In modern usage, it may also refer to towns named Bethel across different regions.