Bible Dictionary
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Ashdod
Places & Geography - Both
Ashdod was one of the five chief Philistine cities and a center of Dagon worship. It was assigned to Judah but remained largely independent; in the New Testament it is called Azotus.
Ashdod, Or Azotus
Places & Geography - Both
Ashdod, or Azotus, was a fortified Philistine coastal city on the road between Egypt and Palestine. Though allotted to Judah, it was not fully subdued by Israel and is the place through which Philip passed after meeting the Ethiopian official.
Ashdodites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Ashdodites were the inhabitants of Ashdod, one of the principal Philistine cities.
Ashdoth-pisgah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ashdoth-pisgah means the slopes or springs of Pisgah, near Mount Nebo in the region east of the Jordan.
Ashdothpisgah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ashdothpisgah is another form of Ashdoth-pisgah, referring to a valley, slope, or spring near Mount Pisgah.
Asher
People & Groups - Both
Asher was Jacob’s eighth son, born to Zilpah, Leah’s handmaid. His descendants formed the tribe of Asher, which received fertile territory along the northern Mediterranean coast; Anna the prophetess was also from this tribe.
Asherah
Sin & Judgment - Old Testament
Asherah was a Canaanite goddess and the name of her wooden or carved image. Israel was repeatedly condemned for setting up Asherim beside the LORD’s altar and worshiping them.
Asherites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Asherites were the descendants and tribal members of Asher.
Ashes
Jewish Life & Customs - Both
Ashes were used in Israel as a sign of mourning, grief, humiliation, and repentance. The ashes of the burned red heifer were also used ceremonially in purification from uncleanness.
ASHHUR
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ashhur was called the father of Tekoa and was probably regarded as its founder. The name or a related reading also appears in a difficult passage concerning the subjects of Ish-bosheth.
Ashima
Sin & Judgment - Old Testament
Ashima was a deity worshiped by colonists from Hamath who settled in Samaria. Scripture gives no further reliable description of this god.
Ashkelon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ashkelon was one of the five chief Philistine cities, located on the Mediterranean coast between Joppa and Gaza. It appears in the histories of Samson and David and in prophetic judgments against Philistia.
Ashkelon, Askelon
Places & Geography - Both
Ashkelon, also called Askelon or Ascalon, was a Philistine seaport on the Mediterranean coast. It was important in biblical, later Jewish, and post-biblical history.
ASHKELONITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ashkelonites were the Philistine inhabitants of Ashkelon, one of the principal cities of the Philistines.
Ashkenaz
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ashkenaz was a son of Gomer and grandson of Japheth. His descendants were associated with the region around Armenia and the northern parts of Asia Minor.
Ashnah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ashnah was the name of two towns in the lowland region assigned to Judah. Their precise locations are uncertain.
Ashpenaz
Government & Society - Old Testament
Ashpenaz was the chief official over the eunuchs in Nebuchadnezzar’s court. He was charged with supervising young Judean captives selected for service and education in Babylon.
Ashriel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ashriel, properly Asriel, was a descendant of Manasseh and the ancestor of the Asrielite family.
Ashtaroth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ashtaroth was a city of Bashan in the territory of eastern Manasseh. It was assigned to the Gershonite Levites and was associated with the worship of Ashtoreth.
Ashterathite
People & Groups - Old Testament
An Ashterathite was a native or inhabitant of Ashtaroth. Uzzia, one of David’s mighty men, is described by this designation.
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