Eshtemoa
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Levitical city in the hill country of Judah, identified with the modern village of es-Samu'a.
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Eshtemoh was a Levitical city in the hill country of Judah, mentioned in Jos 21:14 and 1Ch 6:57. It is now known as es-Samu'a, a village south of Hebron.
What is the meaning of Eshtemoa in the Bible?
Eshtemoh was a Levitical city in the hill country of Judah, mentioned in Jos 21:14 and 1Ch 6:57. It is now known as es-Samu'a, a village south of Hebron.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Eshtemoh helps readers visualize the territorial distribution of Levitical settlements in ancient Judah and understand the geographical context of the priestly clans mentioned in the biblical narrative.
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