Shimron (2)
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite city located in the lower Galilee region, identified with the modern archaeological site of Tell Shem'uneh.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A Canaanite city-state whose ruler allied with Jabin of Hazor against the Israelite forces led by Joshua, situated within the tribal allotment of Zebulun.
What is the meaning of Shimron (2) in the Bible?
A Canaanite city-state whose ruler allied with Jabin of Hazor against the Israelite forces led by Joshua, situated within the tribal allotment of Zebulun.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Shimron's location and political alliances clarifies the strategic military landscape of the northern conquests described in the Book of Joshua.
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