Levite descendant of Uzziel
Shamir
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 24:24.
שָׁמִירShamir
שָׁמוּרShamur
Also called Shamur.
The name means “Shamer, prison; bush; lees; thorn.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Micah
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Shamir Written by AI
Shamir (or Shamur), mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:24, was a Levite who descended from Uzziel, one of the sons of Kohath. The Kohathites were a clan within the tribe of Levi, responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Shamir is listed among the descendants of Uzziel, indicating his lineage within the Levitical family. The text does not provide any specific details about Shamir's role or responsibilities as a Levite. However, his mention in the genealogical record highlights the importance of documenting and preserving the lineage of the Levites, who played a crucial role in the religious life of ancient Israel.
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
This entry is on the name Shamir, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
A sharp thorn. (1.) One of the sons of Michah (1 Chr. 24:24).
(2.) A town among the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:48); probably Somerah, 2 1/2 miles north-west of Debir.
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(3.) The residence of Tola, one of the judges, on Mount Ephraim (Judg. 10:1, 2).
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
- 1 Chronicles 24:24
From the sons of Uzziel: Micah; from the sons of Micah: Shamir.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.