An Ashterathite was a native or inhabitant of Ashtaroth. Uzzia, one of David’s mighty men, is described by this designation.
Definition
An Ashterathite was a native or inhabitant of Ashtaroth, the city in Bashan.
Biblical Usage
Uzzia, one of David’s heroes or mighty men, is described as an Ashterathite.
Historical Background
The designation identifies a person by origin in Ashtaroth, east of the Jordan.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a native or inhabitant of Ashtaroth, (1 Chronicles 11:44) beyond Jordan.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ash'-te-rath-it, ash-ter'-ath-it (ha-`ashterathi): A native of Ashtaroth: Uzzia, one of David's heroes (1Ch 11:44).</p>