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Shemer

The name Shemer means “guardian; thorn.” Shemer is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Kings 16:24.

Key verses about Shemer

  • 1 Kings 16:24

    And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.