Tola Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Tola, the son of Puah, was a judge of Israel who ruled for 23 years after Abimelech's death.
a descendant of Issachar who arose to save Israel (JDG 10:1)
Names
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Tola
worm; grub; scarlet
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Tola
· Also called · H8439 none · JDG 10:1 (deep) red, purple
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תּוֹלָע
tola · H8439 · JDG 10:1 (deep) red, purple
- he תּוֹלָע · H8439H
- el Θωλα Thōla · none · JDG 10:1
- bg Тола
Mentioned in (1)
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Family of origin
- Father: Puah
- Mother: Unknown
Took part in (1)
- Judgeship of Tola · c. 1215 BC – 1192 BC
Held the office of (1)
- Judge · Tola judges · c. 1161 BC – 1138 BC
Tola Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Tola was a judge of Israel who succeeded Abimelech and ruled for 23 years (Jdg 10:1-2). He was the son of Puah and the grandson of Dodo from the tribe of Issachar. Tola lived and was buried in Shamir, located in the hill country of Ephraim. His name means "crimson worm" or "scarlet stuff." Despite being one of the judges, the biblical account provides no details about Tola's deeds or accomplishments during his leadership. The brief mention of his reign serves as a transition between the tumultuous rule of Abimelech and the subsequent judge, Jair.
Tola 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A judge of the tribe of Issachar who “judged” Israel twenty-three years (Judg. 10:1, 2), when he died, and was buried in Shamir. He was succeeded by Jair.
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