Bible Dictionary
Ishtob
Ishtob was a small Aramean kingdom or district that joined other Syrian states in fighting against David.
Definition
Ishtob was a small Aramean kingdom or district. It was one of the states that formed part of Aram and joined other Syrian powers in conflict with David.
Biblical Usage
Ishtob is mentioned in the account of the Aramean forces assembled against David.
Historical Background
Ishtob is listed with Zobah, Rehob, and Maacah among the small kingdoms or states making up the broader country of Aram.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Man of Tob, one of the small Syrian kingdoms which together constituted Aram (2 Sam. 10:6, 8).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(men of Tob), apparently one of the small kingdoms or states which formed part of the general country of Aram, named with Zobah, Rehob and Maacah. (2 Samuel 10:6,8)