Elteke; Eltekeh
LocationsGeographical Setting
Eltekeh was an ancient Levitical city situated in the tribal territory of Dan, positioned strategically between Ekron and Gibbethon.
What is the meaning of Elteke; Eltekeh in the Bible?
Eltekeh was a Levitical city assigned to the Kohathites within the territory of Dan, located between Ekron and Gibbethon. Archaeological and textual evidence suggests a potential identification with the Assyrian site of Altaqu, where Sennacherib recorded a victory over Philistine and Egyptian forces.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Eltekeh's geographical position and its potential link to Assyrian records provides historical context for the political landscape of Judah during the late 8th century BCE, illustrating the external pressures faced by the region during the biblical narrative of Hezekiah's reign.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.