Strong's Lexicon Ashqelon: Ashkelon Original Word: אַשְׁקְלוֹן Word Origin: Derived from a root possibly meaning "to weigh" or "to balance," reflecting its historical significance as a trade center. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ashkelon in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: Ashkelon is a coastal city in ancient Philistia, frequently mentioned in the context of the Philistines, who were often adversaries of Israel. It is one of the five major Philistine cities, along with Gaza, Ashdod, Ekron, and Gath. Cultural and Historical Background: Ashkelon was a significant city in the ancient Near East, known for its strategic location along the Mediterranean coast. It was a hub for trade and commerce, contributing to its wealth and influence. The city was fortified and played a crucial role in the power dynamics between the Philistines and Israelites. Archaeological findings have revealed its rich history, including Canaanite, Philistine, and later Roman influences. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a city of the Philistines NASB Translation Ashkelon (12). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַשְׁקְלוֺן proper name, of a location a city of the Philistines (Assyrian Isqaluna COTGloss DlPa 290; Phoenician adjective, of a people compare below) Judges 1:18; Judges 14:19; 1 Samuel 6:17; 2 Samuel 1:20; Jeremiah 25:20; Jeremiah 47:5,7; Amos 1:8; Zephaniah 2:4,7; Zechariah 9:5 (twice in verse); on the Mediterranean Sea, south of west from Jerusalem, modern `Asqalân, Surveyiii. 237 f. (with plan); compare also ZPVii. 164 f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ashkelon, Askalon Probably from shaqal in the sense of weighing-place (i.e. Mart); Ashkelon, a place in Palestine -- Ashkelon, Askalon. see HEBREW shaqal Forms and Transliterations אַשְׁקְל֑וֹן אַשְׁקְל֖וֹן אַשְׁקְל֗וֹן אַשְׁקְל֛וֹן אַשְׁקְל֜וֹן אַשְׁקְל֤וֹן אשקלון וְאַשְׁקְל֖וֹן ואשקלון לְאַשְׁקְל֣וֹן לאשקלון מֵֽאַשְׁקְל֑וֹן מאשקלון ’aš·qə·lō·wn ’ašqəlōwn ashkeLon lə’ašqəlōwn lə·’aš·qə·lō·wn leashkeLon mê’ašqəlōwn mê·’aš·qə·lō·wn meashkeLon veashkeLon wə’ašqəlōwn wə·’aš·qə·lō·wnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 1:18 HEB: גְּבוּלָ֔הּ וְאֶֽת־ אַשְׁקְל֖וֹן וְאֶת־ גְּבוּלָ֑הּ NAS: with its territory and Ashkelon with its territory KJV: with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast INT: Gaza territory and Ashkelon territory and Ekron Judges 14:19 1 Samuel 6:17 2 Samuel 1:20 Jeremiah 25:20 Jeremiah 47:5 Jeremiah 47:7 Amos 1:8 Zephaniah 2:4 Zephaniah 2:7 Zechariah 9:5 Zechariah 9:5 12 Occurrences |
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