Town in the hill country of Judah
Shamir
Named in 1 verse of Joshua, first in Joshua 15:48.
שָׁמִירShamir
The name means “Shamer, prison; bush; lees; thorn.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shamir Written by AI
Shamir is mentioned in the list of towns allotted to the tribe of Judah in the hill country (Josh. 15:48). The town is listed along with other settlements in the region, such as Jattir, Socoh, and Debir. The exact location of Shamir is unknown, but it was situated in the central hill country of Judah, south of Jerusalem. The name "Shamir" is derived from the Hebrew word meaning "thorn" or "flint," possibly indicating the presence of thorny vegetation or rocky terrain in the area. No other information about the town is provided in the biblical text, and its history and significance remain obscure. The mention of Shamir in the territorial allotment of Judah demonstrates the extent of the tribe's inheritance and provides insight into the geographical distribution of settlements in the hill country during the period of the conquest and settlement of Canaan.
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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.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 15:48
These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,
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