= a large-size tree found either alone or in clumps or forests; one of the varieties of |iQuercus|i*; functioned as landmarks, grave marks or gathering places; since its groves were considered sacred by Canaanites, ritual practices under them was always a temptation to Israelites, denounced in the texts as idolatry; their characteristics made them suitable symbols of a variety of attributes or attitudes

= man; son of Jedaiah; father of Shiphi; tribe of Simeon