Astaroth is another form of Ashtaroth, the name of a city in Bashan and also a designation connected with the worship of Ashtoreth.
Definition
Astaroth is another form of Ashtaroth. It is associated with a city in Bashan and with the worship of Ashtoreth.
Biblical Usage
The name belongs to the biblical and ancient Near Eastern references represented under Ashtaroth.
Historical Background
The supplied material directs the entry to Ashtaroth and gives no additional background.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(1:4) [Ashtaroth]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>as'-ta-roth. See ASHTAROTH.</p>