Bible Dictionary
Shihor Of Egypt
Shihor of Egypt is another designation for Shihor, the watercourse associated with Egypt and the southwestern boundary of the land of Israel.
Definition
Shihor of Egypt is another designation for Shihor, the watercourse associated with Egypt and with the southwestern boundary of the land of Israel. The name distinguishes this Shihor from other streams or uses of the term.
Biblical Usage
The designation identifies the Egyptian watercourse mentioned in biblical references concerning Egypt, the border of Canaan, and the supply of fresh water reached by travelers from Palestine.
Historical Background
The supplied material directs this entry to Shihor and provides no separate historical description beyond the information associated with that watercourse.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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