Bible Location

Beth-shemesh

Meaning: house of the sun · 1 cross reference · Modern-day map available

This Beth-shemesh entry refers to the site near the southern edge of Issachar, distinct from both the Judahite and Naphtalite places of the same name. It is important because it preserves a third location under a familiar biblical name. First appears in Josh 19:22.1

Place meaning

house of the sun

Coordinates

32.41, 35.50

First appears

Josh 19:22

AI summary: This Beth-shemesh has only a small textual footprint, but its distinctness matters. Rather than the famous border city or the northern Naphtali town, this entry belongs to the Issachar region. Its role is therefore primarily geographic, showing that the same name could recur across the land. The cross references present this Beth-shemesh as a separate settlement marker that should not be merged with the better-known pages.1

Place meaning

house of the sun

Latitude

32.41

Longitude

35.50

Bible references

1