ether Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
ether in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(abundance), one of the cities of Judah in the low country, the Shefelah, #Jos 15:42| allotted to Simeon. #Jos 19:7|
ether in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
E'THER (abundance), a town in the lowlands of Judah, Josh 15:42; given to Simeon, Josh 19:7. In 1 Chr 4:32, Tochen is put in the place of Ether. Van de Velde suggested Tell Athar, and Wilton, ??Andrah??. Conder proposes, as the corresponding name, 'Atr.
ether in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
A city in the shephelah or low country of Judah; allotted to Simeon (Joshua 15:42; Joshua 19:7). JOCHEN in 1 Chronicles 4:32. In the wilderness country below Hebron, E. of Beersheba. Tel Athar now, according to Van de Velde.