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Shihor

Locations
Modern Location Nile Delta, Egypt
Coordinates N/A

Geographical Setting

Shihor is an ancient waterway in the Nile Delta, identified by Egyptologists as the Shi-t-Hor or Horus Canal, a branch of the Nile.

What is the meaning of Shihor in the Bible?

Shihor denotes a watercourse associated with Egypt, historically debated as either the Wadi el-Arish or the Nile itself, but modern Egyptological consensus identifies it as the Shi-t-Hor (Horus Canal), a fresh-water branch of the Nile.

SIGNIFICANCE

Recognizing Shihor as a specific Nile branch clarifies biblical geographical boundaries and descriptions of Egypt's eastern frontier, aiding in the accurate mapping of ancient territorial limits.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Shihor (located near modern Nile Delta, Egypt) 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 Shihor in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Shihor clarify?

Related Topics

LibanusNaiothMearahLaseaCorbeSitnah

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

"Shihor." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/shihor/
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