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Shemer
Shemer in the Bible — sold the hill of Samaria (Shomron) to King Omri (1KI 16:24). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.
Name meaning: “guardian; thorn”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 1 reference
- Known Names
- 1 name
Names & Labels (1)
Shemerproper name
- Hebrew
- שֶׁמֶר
- Transliteration
- shemer
- Meaning
- [poss.] watch; [poss.] sediment of wine from which clear wine is made
- Greek
- Σεμηρ
- Reference
- 1KI 16:24
- Strong's
- H8106
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shemer in the Bible?
Shemer is described in the Bible as sold the hill of Samaria (Shomron) to King Omri (1KI 16:24).
What does the name Shemer mean?
The name Shemer means “guardian; thorn” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.