אֶשְׁתָּאֻלִי
𐤀𐤔𐤕𐤀𐤋𐤉
Eshetauli
H848 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
An inhabitant or native of Eshtaol, specifically denoting persons belonging to the town of Eshtaol in the Shephelah region of the biblical land of Judah; used collectively to refer to the community or population associated with Eshtaol.
Semantic Range
inhabitant of Eshtaol, native of Eshtaol, member of the Eshtaolite clan or family group, collective designation for those associated with Eshtaol
Root / Etymology
Derived from the place name אֶשְׁתָּאֹל (Eshtaol), with the suffix ־ִי (‑î) denoting affiliation or origin. The base name's root is uncertain, as the meaning of 'Eshtaol' itself is obscure in biblical Hebrew.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term אֶשְׁתָּאֻלִי appears in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 2:53, where it denotes the inhabitants or clans associated with the town of Eshtaol. Eshtaol is geographically located in the lowlands west of Jerusalem and features in narratives from the period of the Judges, most notably regarding the tribe of Dan (Judges 13, 18). The suffix־י (‑î) is a standard Hebrew morphological marker used to derive gentilics, indicating connection to a place or group. In English translations, 'Eshtaolites' is employed, but the term specifically references those identified with the locality of Eshtaol, whether by birth, residence, or clan association. The word does not imply broader ethnic or political identity beyond a connection to this particular place.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
patrial from אֶשְׁתָּאֹל; an Eshtaolite (collectively) or inhabitant of Eshtaol; Eshtaulites.
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אשתאל (ʾ-š-t-ʾ-l) — belonging to Eshtaol, inhabiting Eshtaol, originating from Eshtaol
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H848-01 |
וְ/הָ/אֶשְׁתָּ֖אֻֽלִֽי | vehaeshetauli | HC/Td/Ngmsa |
and the Eshtaolites | and the Eshtaolite | and the Eshetauli | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H848-01 |
1 Chronicles 2:53 | וְ/הָ/אֶשְׁתָּ֖אֻֽלִֽי | vehaeshetauli | HC/Td/Ngmsa |
and the Eshtaolites | and the Eshtaolite | and the Eshetauli |