Shamir

Shamir [N] [H] [S]

a sharp thorn.

  • One of the sons of Michah ( 1 Chronicles 24:24 ).

  • A town among the mountains of Judah ( Joshua 15:48 ); probably Somerah, 2 1/2 miles north-west of Debir.

  • The residence of Tola, one of the judges, on Mount Ephraim ( Judges 10:1 Judges 10:2 ).

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Shamir". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .