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Shamir

Shamir—a sharp thorn.
(1.) One of the sons of Michah (1 Chr. 24:24).


(2.) A town among the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:48); probably Somerah, 2 1/2 miles north-west of Debir.


(3.) The residence of Tola, one of the judges, on Mount Ephraim (Judg. 10:1, 2).