Sheerah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Sheerah in the Bible?
Sheerah was a daughter of Ephraim who built two Beth-horons and Uzzen-sheerah, according to 1 Chronicles 7:24. Her existence has been questioned due to the rarity of women founding cities in the Old Testament.
SIGNIFICANCE
Sheerah's story highlights the importance of women's roles in biblical history, despite their relative scarcity in recorded accounts.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Sheerah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sheerah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sheerah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 7:24
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Sheerah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sheerah/