Bible Dictionary
Sethur
Sethur was an Asherite spy sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan with the other representatives of Israel.
Definition
Sethur was an Asherite, the son of Michael, who was chosen as one of the spies sent to search the Promised Land. His name is associated with the meaning “hidden.”
Biblical Usage
Sethur appears in the list of representatives sent by Moses to explore Canaan. Scripture identifies him specifically as the spy representing the tribe of Asher.
Historical Background
Sethur belonged to the tribe of Asher and participated in Israel’s wilderness mission of examining the land before its occupation.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Hidden, one of the spies sent to search the Promised Land. He was of the tribe of Asher (Num. 13:13).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(hidden), the Asherite spy, son of Michael. (Numbers 13:13) (B.C. 1490.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>se'-thur (cethur; Sathour): An Asherite spy (Nu 13:13 (14)).</p>