Who and what is…
Shamir
also known as: Shemer or Shamer
This was the name of two places and one biblical man.
Shamir, a son of Micah (Michah)
(1 Chronicles 24:24 NASB; 1 Chr. 7:34 NASB)
Hebrew: שָׁמוּר —transliteration: Shamur or Shamir —meaning: a sharp thorn
Shamir, a town in Judah
This town was located among the mountains of Judah (Joshua 15:48).
It is probably Somerah, 2½ miles northwest of Debir.
Hebrew: שָׁמִיר —transliteration: Shamiyr
Shamir, a town on Mount Ephraim
This was the residence of the heroic Tola, one of the judges, on Mount Ephraim in the Tribe of Ephraim (Judges 10:1-2).
Hebrew: שָׁמִיר —transliteration: Shamiyr
ALSO SEE
- Who is Micah (Michah)?
- Who is Tola?
- What is the Tribe of Ephraim?
- What is Mount Ephraim?
- What is the Tribe of Judah?
- What is the Kingdom of Judah?
Article Version: July 2, 2021