Strong’s H0831

אַשְׁקְלוֹן

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Ashqlown

Pronunciation

ash-keh-LOHN

Definition

Ashkelon

Meaning

Ashkelon

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.

Bible references

Judges 1:18;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