Shapher
שֶׁפֶר/SHAY-fer/
“Brightness”
Summary
A mountain at which the Israelites encamped during their wilderness wanderings, located between Kehelathah and Haradah.
☩Location
Mount Shapher was a camping place of the Israelites during their period of wandering in the wilderness, situated between Kehelathah and Haradah in the itinerary of Numbers 33. The name means 'brightness' or 'pleasantness.' Some identify it with Araif en-Nakah, about in the middle of the upper portion of the Et-Tih plateau, though this remains uncertain.
Key verses:Numbers 33:23-24
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shapher," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shapher," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 3.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shapher," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).