Lexical Definition
שֶׁפֶר Shepher (sheh'-fer) (Mount) Shepher N:N--L
the same as שֶׁפֶר
Shapper.
- § Shapher = "beauty"
- Shepher, a place in the Desert
1) a station of Israel in the wilderness
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שָׁ֑פֶר | Shapher | Num.33.24 |
| שָֽׁפֶר | Shapher | Num.33.23 |
| Αρσαφάρ | Shapher | LXX.Num.33.23 • LXX.Num.33.24 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. [שֶׁ֫פֶר] proper name, of a mountain as a station in wilderness; — הַרשָֿׁ֑פֶר Num 33:23; Num 33:24 (P); Σαφαρ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 33:23 · 33:24 |
Profile
Mount Shepher • Campsite during Israel's wilderness wanderings
Mount Shepher was a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings between Kehelathah and Haradah (Num. 33:23-24).
- A location near Hor_Mount הֹר first mentioned at Num.33.23;
- only referred to as Shepher_Mount שֶׁפֶר.
Mount Shepher is mentioned in the list of Israel's campsites during their wilderness wanderings (Num. 33:23-24). It was located between Kehelathah and Haradah, although the exact location is unknown. The name "Shepher" means "beauty" or "goodness" in Hebrew, possibly indicating a pleasant or attractive feature of the mountain or its surroundings. No other details about Mount Shepher are provided in the biblical text, and its significance lies primarily in its role as a waypoint in Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The recording of the campsites in Numbers 33 serves as a summary of the nation's forty-year wilderness experience, highlighting God's guidance and provision throughout their travels. The mention of Mount Shepher in this list contributes to the overall narrative of Israel's journey and the challenges they faced in the wilderness before entering the land of Canaan.
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