Eltolad(tolad)
אֶלְתּוֹלַד/el-TOH-lad/
“Kindred of God, or God is its posterity”
☩Location and History
Eltolad was a city in the Negev (southern wilderness region) of Judah, mentioned between Azem and Chesil in Joshua's territorial lists. Though initially listed among Judah's cities, it was subsequently assigned to Simeon, whose territory lay within Judah's borders. The city remained in Simeon's possession until at least the time of David. In 1 Chronicles 4:29, the name appears in shortened form as Tolad, without the 'El' prefix.
Key verses:Joshua 15:30Joshua 19:41 Chronicles 4:29
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Eltolad," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Eltolad," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).