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Initial D: The Lion of JudahUnknown artist/maker (German) · probably 1170s

Eshton

אֶשְׁתּוֹן/ESH-ton/

“Perhaps 'uxorious' or 'effeminate'”

Summary

A descendant of Judah, son of Mehir, whose offspring included the 'men of Recah.'

☩In Judah's Genealogy

Eshton was a son of Mehir and grandson of Chelub in the tribe of Judah. His descendants are listed as 'the men of Recah,' though some of the names mentioned (such as Beth-rapha and Ir-nahash) appear to be place names rather than personal names, suggesting that Eshton founded or was associated with certain settlements.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:11-12

Related Verses2 mentions

1 Chronicles· 2 verses

4:114:12

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Eshton," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).