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| Eshtemoa |
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( sh´t m ´ ) (KEY) . City, S ancient Palestine, near Hebron in the mountains. It is mentioned several times in the Bible; it is called Eshtemoh (m ´) (KEY) in the Book of Joshua. Ancient ruins mark the site. |
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