Shibmah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Shibmah is an ancient settlement in the territory of Benjamin, identified in biblical texts as the hometown of Ehud, a judge of Israel.
What is the meaning of Shibmah in the Bible?
Shibmah is a location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in Judges 3:15 and 3:27, where it is identified as the hometown of Ehud, the judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Shibmah provides geographical context for the narrative of Ehud, clarifying the regional power dynamics between the Israelite tribes of Benjamin and the Moabite kingdom during the period of the judges.
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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.