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    Shen

    שֵׁן

    Shen was the place where Samuel set up the Ebenezer stone to commemorate the Israelites' victory over the Philistines (1Sam. 7:12).

    Where the story of Shen happensWhere the gazetteer locates Shen, framed to them: Shen. 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.Shen
    Where the gazetteer locates Shen
    verses
    1
    first named
    1 Samuel 7:12
    last named
    1 Samuel 7:12
    feature
    settlement

    Description

    Shen in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Shen is mentioned briefly in the account of Samuel's leadership over Israel (1Sam. 7:12). After the Israelites repented of their idolatry and turned back to the Lord, Samuel led them in a decisive victory over the Philistines. To commemorate this victory and God's help, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, naming it Ebenezer, which means "stone of help." The exact location of Shen is not specified in the biblical text, but it was likely a place near Mizpah, in the territory of Benjamin. The setting up of the Ebenezer stone at Shen served as a reminder of God's deliverance and the importance of relying on His strength in the face of enemy threats. This event marked a significant moment in Israel's history, as it demonstrated the nation's renewed commitment to the Lord and His faithfulness in granting them victory over their oppressors.

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    1. 1 Samuel1 verse

      7:12

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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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