Bible Dictionary
Etam, The Rock
The Rock of Etam was a natural cliff or cleft in Judah where Samson withdrew after striking the Philistines. It served as a temporary stronghold for him.
Biblical Usage
Samson retired to the rock of Etam after slaughtering the Philistines. Lehi, Ramath-lehi, and Enhakkore were in its neighborhood, and the site formed part of the events recorded in Judges 15.
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