Overview
The Bible addresses shur across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 1 Samuel and Exodus. Closely related themes include Amalekites, Amalekites, the, Afflictions and Adversities and Lahai-Roi. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Abraham, Moses, Saul and David.
Key Bible verses about shur
Old Testament
Genesis
And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.
And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren. died: Heb. fell
1 Samuel
And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until thou comest to Shur, that is over against Egypt.
And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt. Gezrites: or, Gerzites
People in the Bible and shur
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shur for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 16:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, 1 Samuel and Exodus each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Abraham, Moses and Saul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Amalekites, Amalekites, the, Afflictions and Adversities and Lahai-Roi.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shur?
The Bible addresses shur across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 1 Samuel and Exodus. Closely related themes include Amalekites, Amalekites, the, Afflictions and Adversities and Lahai-Roi. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Abraham, Moses, Saul and David.
How many Bible verses are about shur?
The Bible references shur in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shur?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 16:7: “And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with shur?
Abraham, Moses, Saul and David.
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