בֵּית שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ
bet she.mesh
Beth-shemesh
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "בֵּית שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ" (bet she.mesh) has a simple definition as a proper name, specifically referring to "Beth-shemesh." This term is used six times in the Bible, indicating its significance as a place of notable importance. Given its status as a place name, Beth-shemesh likely represents a geographic location, possibly a city or town. The frequency of its mention in the Bible suggests it holds some relevance to the narrative or cultural context in which it appears. Without more context, it's difficult to say what specific role Beth-shemesh played in the lives of the people mentioned in the Bible. Its significance likely relates to its role in the lives or stories of the individuals involved. With only six instances, it's not a central figure in the narrative, but its presence underscores the importance of this place to the communities or events being described.
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Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
Iron, Migdal El, Horem, Beth Anath, and Beth Shemesh; nineteen cities with their villages.
Joshua 19:38Iron, Migdal El, Horem, Beth Anath, and Beth Shemesh; nineteen cities with their villages.
Judges 1:33Naphtali didn’t drive out the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh, nor the inhabitants of Beth Anath; but he lived among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land. Nevertheless the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh and of Beth Anath became subject to forced labor.
Judges 1:33Naphtali didn’t drive out the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh, nor the inhabitants of Beth Anath; but he lived among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land. Nevertheless the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh and of Beth Anath became subject to forced labor.
Judges 1:33Naphtali didn’t drive out the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh, nor the inhabitants of Beth Anath; but he lived among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land. Nevertheless the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh and of Beth Anath became subject to forced labor.
Judges 1:33Naphtali didn’t drive out the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh, nor the inhabitants of Beth Anath; but he lived among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land. Nevertheless the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh and of Beth Anath became subject to forced labor.