Border town of Issachar
Shahazumah
Named in 1 verse of Joshua, first in Joshua 19:22.
שַׁחֲצִ֫ימָהShahazumah
About Shahazumah Written by AI
Shahazumah is mentioned only once in the Bible, in the description of the territorial allotment for the tribe of Issachar (Josh. 19:22). The town is listed as one of the border points of Issachar's territory, along with Beth-shemesh and En-gannim. The exact location of Shahazumah is unknown, but it was likely situated in the region of the Jezreel Valley, north of Mount Gilboa. The name "Shahazumah" is of uncertain meaning and origin, and no other historical or archaeological information about the town has been discovered. Its mention in the biblical text serves to delineate the extent of Issachar's territory and provides insight into the geographical distribution of the Israelite tribes during the period of the conquest and settlement of Canaan.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 19:22
The border reached Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth-shemesh, and ended at the Jordan. There were sixteen cities, along with their villages.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.