1. Village of the tribe of Simeon. 1 Chronicles 4:32 .
2. City of Judah,fortified by Rehoboam. 2 Chronicles 11:6 . Identified with ruins at Aitun, 31 30' N, 3455' E.
3. A descendant of Judah. 1 Chronicles 4:3 . The meaning is doubtful; some MSS read 'sons of Etam;' and others, 'sons of the father of Etam;' it may refer to the 'founder' of the above city, No. 2.