Beth-shemesh (3)
Beth-shemesh is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Sheikh esh Shamsawi. The name means “house of the sun.”
Where is Beth-shemesh?
Approx. 32.6878, 35.5252 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sheikh esh Shamsawi | settlement | Medium |
| El Abeidiyeh | settlement | Medium |
| Tell esh Shamsiya | settlement | Low |
Verses that mention Beth-shemesh
- Joshua 19:22
And the coast reacheth to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Beth–shemesh; and the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages.