Shen
LocationsGeographical Setting
Shen is an ancient toponym mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a boundary marker between Mizpah and Ebenezer.
What is the meaning of Shen in the Bible?
Shen is a location cited in 1 Samuel 7:12 as the site where Samuel set up a stone named Ebenezer to commemorate the Israelite victory over the Philistines, situated between Mizpah and Shen.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Shen helps readers visualize the geographical scope of Samuel's leadership and the territorial extent of the Israelite victory over the Philistines.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Shen held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Shen in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Shen clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Samuel 7:12
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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
"Shen." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/shen/