Bible Location

Shamir

Meaning: Shamer · 1 cross reference · Modern-day map available

This Shamir entry refers to the Judahite hill-country town, distinct from the Ephraimite Shamir associated with Tola already covered elsewhere. It is important because the same name appears in separate tribal settings. First appears in Josh 15:48.1

Place meaning

Shamer

Coordinates

31.42, 34.93

First appears

Josh 15:48

AI summary: Shamir matters here as part of Judah's southern mountain geography rather than the judgeship tradition in Ephraim. The place belongs to the upland settlement world near Debir.1

Place meaning

Shamer

Latitude

31.42

Longitude

34.93

Bible references

1