You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: BIBLICAL GEOGRAPHY 
Clue: During Absalom's rebellion, David took refuge in this region that's east of the Jordan & known for its balm

Answer: gilead


Question: Category: THE MIDDLE EAST 
Clue: By tradition, this nation's president is a Maronite Christian, the P.M. a Sunni & the speaker of the Parliament a Shiite

Answer: lebanon


Question: Category: PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 
Clue: In the 5 major U.S. pro team sports, it's the only team bearing the name of an insect

Answer:
the charlotte hornets