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Where is Shion in the Bible?

Shion was a town in ancient Israel allotted to the tribe of Issachar during the settlement of Canaan, as recorded in Joshua 19:19. Located in the northern region of Israel near Mount Tabor, approximately 4 miles northwest of this prominent landmark, Shion is identified with the archaeological site Khirbet Sha'in. The town is mentioned among other Issachari settlements including Shunem, Hapharaim, and Anaharath, reflecting the territorial divisions established after Israel's conquest of Canaan. While Shion receives only a brief mention in Scripture, its inclusion in the tribal allotments underscores the detailed geographical organization of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes.