שִׁמְרוֹן (shim.ron)
shim.ron
Shimron
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 5 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Shimron, meaning "watch-height," appears in Scripture in two distinct contexts. It identifies a Canaanite royal city located in the territory eventually allotted to the tribe of Zebulun, as recorded in Joshua 19:15 and referenced in Numbers 21:35. This fortified location was part of the northern coalition defeated by Joshua, highlighting its strategic military importance in the conquest narratives.
Simultaneously, Shimron is listed as the fourth son of Issachar in Genesis 46:13 and Numbers 26:24. His name suggests a family lineage associated with vigilance or high ground. The descendants of this patriarch are known as the Shimronites, mentioned in genealogical records such as 1 Chronicles 7:1, preserving the memory of the tribe’s structure during the wilderness wanderings and settlement periods.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Shimron carries the sense of a watch-height or place of vigilance. In Scripture, this meaning appears in two distinct ways: as a fortified city in the northern territories and as the name of a patriarch from the tribe of Issachar. Both uses point to the idea of being set apart for observation and protection.
When we look at the list of cities allotted to Zebulun, Shimron stands among them as a place of strategic importance. It reminds us that God places His people in specific locations with purpose. The city’s inclusion in Joshua’s records shows how He oversees the details of history, ensuring every family and town finds its place.
Similarly, when Shimron is listed among Issachar’s sons, it highlights the value of lineage and identity. Each name in these genealogies matters to God. They are not just historical footnotes but records of a people He knows by name. This offers comfort: your own story, with all its details, is held securely in His memory.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 5 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Shimron3×
- of/ Shimron1×
- Shimron1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שִׁמְר֖וֹן1×
- לְ/שִׁמְרֹ֕ן1×
- וְ/שִׁמְרֽוֹן\׃1×
- וְ/שִׁמְר֖וֹן1×
- וְ/שִׁמְר֔וֹן1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 19:15
Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.
This verse lists Shimron as one of the twelve cities allotted to Zebulun, showing how the name marks a specific place of inheritance and divine provision.
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Genesis 46:13
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Iob, and Shimron.
Here Shimron appears as a son of Issachar, anchoring the name in family lineage rather than geography, which shows its dual significance in Israel's history.
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Joshua 11:1
When Jabin king of Hazor heard of it, he sent to Jobab king of Madon, to the king of Shimron, to the king of Achshaph,
The king of Shimron joins a northern coalition against Israel, indicating that this fortified city was significant enough to be a military target during the conquest.