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    Uzzen-sheerah

    אֻזֵּן שֶׁאֱרָה

    Uzzen-sheerah, a town built by Sheerah, the daughter of Ephraim, along with the towns of Upper and Lower Beth-horon (1Chr. 7:24).

    Where the story of Uzzen-sheerah happensWhere the gazetteer locates Uzzen-sheerah, framed to them: Uzzen-sheerah. 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.Uzzen-sheerah
    Where the gazetteer locates Uzzen-sheerah
    verses
    1
    first named
    1 Chronicles 7:24
    last named
    1 Chronicles 7:24
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    31.89°N · 35.04°E
    settlement31.89°N · 35.04°E

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    Description

    Uzzen-sheerah in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Uzzen-sheerah is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.7.24 as a town built by Sheerah, the daughter of Ephraim. The passage states that Sheerah built the towns of Upper and Lower Beth-horon, as well as Uzzen-sheerah. This information is provided in the context of the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name "Uzzen-sheerah" likely means "the ear of Sheerah," possibly referring to a geographical feature or a place named in honor of Sheerah. The exact location of Uzzen-sheerah is not specified in the Bible, but it was probably situated in the territory allocated to the tribe of Ephraim, in the central region of Canaan. The mention of Sheerah as the builder of these towns is notable, as it is unusual for women to be credited with such accomplishments in the biblical record. This brief reference to Uzzen-sheerah provides insight into the development and settlement of the land by the Israelites following their conquest of Canaan.

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    1. 1 Chronicles1 verse

      7:24

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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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