Bible Dictionary

Ashtaroth

The name used in Scripture for a Canaanite goddess and the worship associated with her.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

34 of 516

Letter

A

Meaning

The name used in Scripture for a Canaanite goddess and the worship associated with her.

Key Scriptures

  • Judges 2:13
  • Judges 10:6
  • 1 Samuel 7:3-4
  • 1 Samuel 12:10
  • 1 Samuel 31:10
  • 1 Kings 11:5
  • 1 Kings 11:33

Original Language

Hebrew

עַשְׁתָּרוֹת

Ashtaroth

Ashtaroth; name associated with the goddess Ashtoreth

Greek

Ἀστάρτη

Astarte

Astarte; a goddess associated with the ancient Near East

Meaning

Ashtaroth is the name used in Scripture for a Canaanite goddess and the worship associated with her.

Biblical Usage

Ashtaroth appears in passages describing Israel’s worship of the gods of surrounding peoples. The term occurs particularly in Judges and Samuel, where Israel is repeatedly described as serving Baal and Ashtaroth and is called to abandon these foreign gods.

The KJV also uses the related form Ashtoreth in other passages. Ashtaroth is the form found in the Judges passages and is retained here as the canonical dictionary term rather than treating every grammatical form as a separate concept.

Key References

  • Judges 2:13
  • Judges 10:6
  • 1 Samuel 7:3-4
  • 1 Samuel 12:10
  • 1 Samuel 31:10
  • 1 Kings 11:5
  • 1 Kings 11:33
  • Baal
  • Idol
  • Idolatry
  • Graven Image
  • False God

Study More

Continue your Bible study by exploring related Scriptures, dictionary terms, and connected topics.

Scriptures

  • Judges 2:13
  • Judges 10:6
  • 1 Samuel 7:3-4
  • 1 Samuel 12:10
  • 1 Samuel 31:10
  • 1 Kings 11:5
  • 1 Kings 11:33

Related Terms

Baal Idol Idolatry Graven Image False God

Study Topics

false gods idolatry worship Canaan