Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(a way). Town in Judah and Dan (Josh. 15:33; 19:41); burial place of Samson (Judg. 13:25; 16:31; 18:2-11).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Town in the lowlands of Judah, allotted to Dan. It was near to this town that Samson spent his early life, and there he was buried (Josh. 15:33; Josh. 19:41; Judg. 13:25; Judg. 16:31; Judg. 18:2, 8, 11). Identified with Eshu'a, 31° 47' N, 35° E.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Eshta’ol
Meaning:
or mEshtafowl {esh-taw-ole'}; probably from 7592; intreaty; Eshtaol, a place in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
I will be entreated
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Asked of woman; entreaty; a receding; hollowed out:―a place in Palestine, Josh. 15:33. {A muliere petitum}