Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(migration). One of the five Philistine cities (Josh. 13:3; 15:45; 19:43; 1 Sam. 5:10).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
The most northerly of the five cities of the Philistines. It fell to the lot of Judah, and then passed to Daniel. It was taken by Judah, but the Philistines kept or gained possession. The ark of God was carried there from Ashdod, and from thence was returned to Israel. It was to Ekron that king Ahaziah sent to inquire of the god Baal-zebub if he should recover from his accident (2 Kings 1:2-3, 16). The city is denounced in the prophets (Josh. 15:11,45-46; Josh. 19:43; Judg. 1:18; 1 Sam. 5:10; 1 Sam. 6:16-17; 1 Sam. 7:14; 1 Sam. 17:52; Jer. 25:20; Amos 1:8; Zeph. 2:4; Zech. 9:5,7). Identified with Akir, 31° 52' N, 34° 49' E.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 6131; eradication; Ekron, a place in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
uprooting
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Great emigration; eradication; uprooted:―a place in Palestine, Josh. 13:3. {Migratio magna}