Ancient World

Eshtaol

Eshtaol (Hebrew: אֶשְׁתָּאוֹל) is a moshav in central Israel, and a biblical location mentioned in the Books of Joshua and Judges and in the first Book of Chronicles. Located 6 km (4 mi) north of the city of Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2024, it had a population of 1,112.

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• ▸First Dynasty of Ur
• ▸City Canal
• ▸Israelites

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