Shamir שָׁמִיר
Levite descendant of Uzziel
Who is Shamir in the Bible?
Shamir was a Levite descended from Uzziel, the son of Kohath, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 24:24. As a member of the Kohathite clan within the tribe of Levi, he belonged to a priestly family responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the tabernacle during Israel's wilderness journeys. While the biblical text provides no specific details about Shamir's particular duties or accomplishments, his inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the importance the Israelites placed on preserving the lineage of the Levites. His mention highlights the Levites' central role in maintaining Israel's religious life and worship practices.
Biography
Shamir (or Shamur), mentioned in 1Ch.24.24, was a Levite who descended from Uzziel, one of the sons of Kohath. The Kohathites were a clan within the tribe of Levi, responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Shamir is listed among the descendants of Uzziel, indicating his lineage within the Levitical family. The text does not provide any specific details about Shamir's role or responsibilities as a Levite. However, his mention in the genealogical record highlights the importance of documenting and preserving the lineage of the Levites, who played a crucial role in the religious life of ancient Israel.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:24
"From the sons of Uzziel: Micah; from the sons of Micah: Shamir."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שָׁמִיר |
| (same ref[s] as previous) | Hebrew | שָׁמוּר |
Shamir (1)
h, 2,000 ft. above sea-level, a site with ancient walls, caves, cisterns and tombs not far West of Debir (edh Dhatheriyeh) and 2 miles North of Anab (`Anab) (Palestine Exploration Fund, III, 262, 286, Sh XX).
(2) A place in the hill country of Ephraim (Jud 10:1) from which came "Tola, the son of Pual, a man of Issachar," who judged Israel 23 years; he died and was buried there. It is an attractive theory (Schwartz) which would identify the place with the semi-fortified and strongly-placed town of Sanur on the road from Nablus to Jenin. A local chieftain in the early part of the last century fortified Sanur and from there dominated the whole district. That Sanur could hardly have been within the bounds of Issachar is an objection, but not necessarily a fatal one. It is noticeable that the Septuagint's Codex Alexandrinus has Samareia, for Shamir (Palestine Exploration Fund, II, Sh XI).
E. W. G. Masterman
(shamir; Samer): A Kohathite, son of Micah (1Ch 24:24).
sham'-la-i, sham'-li.
See SALMAI.