How to Pronounce Eshtemoa

What does Eshtemoa mean?

Eshtemoa means “the bosom of a woman”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Eshtemoa?

Obedience, a town in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 21:14; 1 Chr. 6:57), which was allotted, with the land round it, to the priests. It was frequented by David and his followers during their wanderings; and he sent presents of the spoil of the Amalekites to his friends there (1 Sam. 30:28). It is identified with es-Semu’a, a village about 3 1/2 miles east of Socoh, and 7 or 8 miles south of Hebron, around which there are ancient remains of the ruined city. It is the centre of the “south country” or Negeb. It is also called “Eshtemoh” (Josh. 15:50).

Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.

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