Bible Dictionary
Eltolad
Eltolad was a city in the southern part of Judah, later allotted to Simeon. Its site has not been identified with certainty.
Definition
Eltolad was a city in the southern part of Judah, near Edom, which was allotted to Simeon. The name means “kindred of God.” It was also called Tolad, with the article “El” omitted.
Biblical Usage
Eltolad appears first among the cities of Judah and is later assigned to Simeon. It remained in Simeonite possession until the time of David.
Historical Background
The site is unknown. The supplied material identifies Tolad in the genealogical record as probably the same place.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God’s kindred), one of the cities in the south of Judah, (Joshua 15:30) allotted to Simeon, (Joshua 19:4) and in possession of that tribe until the time of David. (1 Chronicles 4:29)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>el-to'-lad ('eltoladh, "kindred of God"):</p><p>A city of Judah in the Negeb near Edom (Jos 15:30); in Jos 19:4 ascribed to Simeon. Probably the same as Tolad (1Ch 4:29), the Arabic article "el" being omitted. Site unknown.</p>