Shamir (2)
Shamir is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Khirbet Sumara. The name means “Shamer, prison; bush; lees; thorn.”
Where is Shamir?
Approx. 31.4184, 34.9318 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khirbet Sumara | settlement | Medium |
| Khirbet Anab es Seghireh | settlement | Low |
| Khirbet al Bira | settlement | Medium |
| Khirbet al Simia | settlement | Low |
| Khirbet Anab al Kabir | settlement | Low |
| Khirbet Fuqeiqis | settlement | Low |
Verses that mention Shamir
- Joshua 15:48
And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,