Eshtaolites; Eshtaulites
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Eshtaolites; Eshtaulites in the Bible?
The Eshtaolites were a clan dwelling in the town of Eshtaol, recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:53 as descendants of Shobal, a son of Caleb.
SIGNIFICANCE
This genealogical record situates the Eshtaolites within the tribal structure of Judah, illustrating the territorial inheritance and settlement patterns of Caleb's family in the hill country of Ephraim.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Eshtaolites; Eshtaulites reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Eshtaolites; Eshtaulites in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Eshtaolites; Eshtaulites clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 2:53
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Eshtaolites; Eshtaulites." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/eshtaolites-eshtaulites/