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Shahazimah

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Shahazimah was a town allotted to the tribe of Issachar. It is mentioned only in Joshua 19:22.

Definition

Shahazimah was one of the towns allotted to Issachar. It is mentioned only in the supplied reference from Joshua.

Biblical Usage

Shahazimah appears in the list of Issachar’s towns in Joshua 19:22.

Historical Background

The name is explained as “toward the heights.” No further location or historical identification is supplied.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(toward the heights), one of the towns of the allotment of Issachar. (Joshua 10:22) only.
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