Shamir

Shamir (or Shamur) was a Levite descended from Uzziel, the son of Kohath.

The name Shamir means “Shamer, prison; bush; lees; thorn”

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 24:24; referred to as Shamir (שָׁמִיר) or Shamur (שָׁמוּר); a son of Micah.

Glossary entries

Shamir (Person)

Family members

Father: Micah

Alternative names

שָׁמוּרShamur
שָׁמִירShamir

Mentions

1 Chronicles 24:24שָׁמִיר · Shamir; שָׁמוּר · Shamur
From the sons of Uzziel: Micah; from the sons of Micah: Shamir.