Eshtemo-a
and in shorter form Eshtemoh (obedience), a town of Judah in the mountains, Jos 15:50 allotted to the priest. Jos 21:14; 1Ch 6:57 It was one of the places frequented by David and his followers during the long period of their wanderings. 1Sa 30:28 comp. 1Sam 30:31
Its site is at Semu'a, a village seven miles south of Hebron.
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