Shemer
Shemer, the original owner of the hill of Samaria, which Omri bought from him.
The name Shemer means “guardian; thorn”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 16:24; only referred to as Shemer (שֶׁ֫מֶר).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- שֶׁ֫מֶרShemer
Mentions
- He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver and built a city there, calling it Samaria after the name of Shemer, who had owned the hill.