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    Shepham

    שְׁפָם

    Shepham was a landmark on the northeastern border of the Promised Land, between Hazar-enan and Riblah (Num. 34:10-11).

    Where the story of Shepham happensWhere the gazetteer locates Shepham, framed to them: Shepham. 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.Shepham
    Where the gazetteer locates Shepham
    verses
    2
    first named
    Numbers 34:10
    last named
    Numbers 34:11
    feature
    settlement

    Description

    Shepham in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Shepham is mentioned in the description of the boundaries of the Promised Land, as given by God to Moses (Num. 34:10-11). It is listed as one of the landmarks on the northeastern border, situated between Hazar-enan and Riblah. The exact location of Shepham is uncertain, but it was likely a place in the region of Damascus, east of Mount Hermon. The name "Shepham" may be derived from the Hebrew word "sapham," meaning "to sweep bare," possibly indicating a barren or windswept area. The inclusion of Shepham in the boundary description highlights the extent of the territory God intended for the Israelites to possess and the importance of defining the limits of the Promised Land. These boundaries served as a guide for the allotment of the land among the tribes and a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people.

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    1. Numbers2 verses

      34:1034:11

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