Ir Shemesh
עִיר שֶׁמֶשׁ/ir-SHEE-mesh/
“City of the sun”
Summary
A city in the territory of Dan, also known as Beth-shemesh.
☩Identity
Ir-shemesh was a city in the inheritance of the tribe of Dan. The name means 'city of the sun' and is likely another name for Beth-shemesh ('house of the sun'). It was located on the border with Judah.
Key verses:Joshua 19:41
Related Verses1 mention
Joshua· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ir-shemesh," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).