ē´thẽr ( עתר , ‛ether ; Ἀθέρ , Athér ): A town in Judah (Joshua 15:42 ), near Libnah, assigned to Simeon (Joshua 19:7 ). Kḣ el ‛Atr (identical in spelling with Ether) is possibly the site. It is near Beit Jibrı̂n and is described as "an ancient site: cisterns, foundations, quarried rock and terraces" (PEF , III, 261, 279).
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) was edited by James Orr, John Nuelsen, Edgar Mullins, Morris Evans, and Melvin Grove Kyle and was published complete in 1939. This web site includes the complete text.
WikipediaThe ISBE is a classic Bible reference compiled from nearly 10,000 entries written by over 200 different Bible scholars and teachers. In addition to the encyclopedia articles, all of the major words of the Bible are represented and defined.
The historical, cultural, and linguistic information in the ISBE can be of great value in Bible study and research.
But as with any writings of men, the careful student of the Bible must always compare them with Scripture. As you use this helpful study resource, remember that only God's word is pure.
Read More