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    Shaphir

    שָׁפִיר

    Shaphir was a town mentioned in Micah's prophecy, urged to pass on in nakedness and shame (Mic. 1:11).

    Where the story of Shaphir happensWhere the gazetteer locates Shaphir, framed to them: Shaphir. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Shaphir
    Where the gazetteer locates Shaphir
    verses
    1
    first named
    Micah 1:11
    last named
    Micah 1:11
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    31.71°N · 34.70°E
    settlement31.71°N · 34.70°E

    Tell as Sawafir (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 3 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Shaphir in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Shaphir is mentioned only once in the Bible, in the context of the prophet Micah's oracle against the towns of Judah (Mic. 1:11). In his prophecy, Micah addresses Shaphir, urging the inhabitants to pass on in nakedness and shame, a sign of humiliation and judgment. The exact location of Shaphir is unknown, but it was likely situated in the Shephelah region, the western foothills of Judah. The name "Shaphir" is derived from the Hebrew word meaning "beautiful" or "pleasant," possibly indicating the town's attractive appearance or setting. However, the prophecy suggests that Shaphir's beauty would be stripped away as a result of God's judgment on the nation. The mention of Shaphir alongside other towns in Micah's oracle highlights the widespread nature of the divine judgment and the consequences of Judah's unfaithfulness.

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    1. Micah1 verse

      1:11

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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