Definition: The word "appleton" appears in the Bible as an acronym for a certain place or person who was chosen by God to serve him (Isaiah 1:9). It's most commonly used with the singular, though it has multiple meanings depending on context. In Hebrew and Greek, "Appleton" can also refer to the name of the city where Jesus' mother Mary lived (Luke 2:45) or the city where King David was born and baptized (1 Samuel 16:7).