Original Word: אַשְׁדּוֹדִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Ashdowdiy
Pronunciation: ash-do-DEE
Phonetic Spelling: (ash-do-dee')
Definition: Ashdodite
Meaning: an Ashdodite

Ashdodites, of Ashdod

Patrial from 'Ashdowd; an Ashdodite (often collectively) or inhabitant of Asdod -- Ashdodites, of Ashdod.

see HEBREW 'Ashdowd

Word Origin
from Ashdod
Definition
an inhab. of Ashdod
NASB Translation
Ashdod (1), Ashdodite (1), Ashdodites (3).

אַשְׁדּוֺדִי adjective, of a people Ashdodite, ׳הָא singular collective noun Joshua 13:3; usually plural (הָ)אַשְׁדּוֺדִים 1 Samuel 5:3,6; Nehemiah 4:1, and as feminine adjective נָשִׁים אשׁדודיות Nehemiah 13:23 Kt (Qr אַשְׁדֳּדִיּוֺת).

Word Origin: Derived from אַשְׁדּוֹד (Ashdod), a Philistine city.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the term "Ashdodite," as it is specific to the Hebrew context and the city of Ashdod. However, references to Ashdod and its inhabitants may appear in Greek texts under different transliterations or descriptions related to the Philistines.

Usage: The term "Ashdodite" is used to refer to the people from the city of Ashdod, one of the principal cities of the Philistines. It appears in the context of describing the inhabitants of this city, particularly in relation to their interactions with the Israelites.

Context: The term "Ashdodite" refers to the inhabitants of Ashdod, a significant Philistine city located on the coastal plain of ancient Canaan. Ashdod was one of the five major Philistine cities, alongside Gaza, Ashkelon, Ekron, and Gath. The city is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of conflicts between the Israelites and the Philistines.

In the book of Nehemiah, the Ashdodites are noted for their opposition to the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Nehemiah 4:7 (BSB) states, "When Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious." This passage highlights the Ashdodites' role in the coalition of adversaries against the Jewish people during the post-exilic period.

The Ashdodites are also mentioned in the context of intermarriage and cultural influence. Nehemiah 13:23-24 (BSB) records, "In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or the language of one of the other peoples, but they could not speak Hebrew." This indicates the cultural and linguistic influence the Ashdodites had on the Jewish community, which was a concern for maintaining religious and cultural identity.

The city of Ashdod itself was known for its strategic location and its role as a center of trade and military power. It was conquered by various empires throughout history, including the Assyrians and Babylonians, and later became part of the Persian Empire.

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