Shicron
שִׁכְרוֹן/SHIK-ron/
“Drunkenness; possibly fruitfulness”
Summary
A town marking the western end of the northern boundary of the territory of Judah, located between Ekron and Jabneel.
☩Location
Shicron was a landmark town near the western end of the northern boundary of the tribe of Judah, situated between Ekron and Mount Baalah toward Jabneel. Though listed in Joshua's boundary description, it does not appear among the enumerated cities of Judah, suggesting it may actually have been within the territory allotted to Dan. The site has not been conclusively identified; some scholars propose the ruined village of Beit Shit, located approximately halfway between Ekron and Ashdod.
Key verses:Joshua 15:11
Related Verses1 mention
Joshua· 1 verse
References
- 1.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shicron," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shicron," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).