Bible Dictionary
Shihorlibnath
Shihorlibnath was a boundary landmark of Asher, probably a dark-colored stream contrasting with the light sands of its shore. Its precise location is uncertain.
Definition
Shihorlibnath was a landmark on the boundary of Asher. Its name has been understood as “black of whiteness,” possibly describing a dark or turbid stream contrasted with the white, glistening sands of its shore. The exact identity of the place is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Shihorlibnath is mentioned only as one of the boundary landmarks of Asher in the tribal allotment.
Historical Background
It has been tentatively identified with Wady en Nebra, a small stream entering the Mediterranean a little south of Athlit. The identification is presented as probable rather than certain.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
(black of whiteness), named only in (Joshua 19:26) as one of the landmarks of the boundary of Asher. (probably the little stream called on the map of Pal. Ord. Survey Wady en Nebra, “which enters the Mediterranean a little south of Athlit.” The name would come from the turgid character of the stream contrasted with the white and glistening sands of its shore.—ED.)