Son of Michael, spy from the tribe of Asher
Sethur
Named in 1 verse of Numbers, first in Numbers 13:13.
סְתוּרSethur
The name means “hid; destroying.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Michael
About Sethur Written by AI
Sethur, mentioned in Numbers 13:13, was the son of Michael and one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He was chosen to represent the tribe of Asher. Along with the other spies, Sethur was instructed to assess the land, its inhabitants, and its agricultural potential. After forty days, the spies returned with their report. While Caleb and Joshua encouraged the Israelites to trust in God and take possession of the land, the other ten spies, including Sethur, presented a discouraging report, emphasizing the strength of the inhabitants and the challenges they faced. This lack of faith led to the Israelites wandering in the wilderness for forty years.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Hidden, one of the spies sent to search the Promised Land. He was of the tribe of Asher (Num. 13:13).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Numbers 13:13
from the tribe of Asher, Sethur son of Michael;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.