Overview
The Bible addresses shamir across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges, Joshua and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Judges of Israel, Tola, Lot, The and Micah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Tola and Abimelech.
Key Bible verses about shamir
Old Testament
Judges
People in the Bible and shamir
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shamir for yourself
- Begin with Joshua 15:48, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Judges, Joshua and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Tola and Abimelech and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Judges of Israel, Tola, Lot, The and Micah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shamir?
The Bible addresses shamir across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges, Joshua and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Judges of Israel, Tola, Lot, The and Micah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Tola and Abimelech.
How many Bible verses are about shamir?
The Bible references shamir in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shamir?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 15:48: “And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with shamir?
Tola and Abimelech.
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