Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(worm). (1) First-born of Issachar, and progenitor of the Tolaites (Gen. 46:13; Num. 26:23; 1 Chron. 7:1-2). (2) Successor of Abimelech as judge of Israel for twenty-three years (Judg. 10:1-2).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Issachar (Gen. 46:13; Num. 26:23; 1 Chron. 7:1-2).
2. Son of Puah, of the tribe of Issachar: he judged Israel twenty-three years at Shamir in Mount Ephraim (Judg. 10:1-2).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
the same as 8438; worm; Tola, the name of two Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a worm (used in dying crimson, or scarlet)
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Worm; very red; scarlet:―the name of two Israelites [TOLAITES], Gen. 46:13. {Vermis}