Bible Dictionary

Eshek

The name Eshek means “violence, force”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(oppression), one of the late descendants of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:39)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

e'-shek (`esheq, "oppressor"):

A descendant of Jonathan, son of Saul, first king of Israel (1Ch 8:39).