◄ 1053. Beth Shemesh ►
Lexicon Beth Shemesh: House of the Sun Original Word: בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: Beyth Shemesh Pronunciation: bayth SHEH-mesh Phonetic Spelling: (bayth sheh'-mesh) Definition: House of the Sun Meaning: Beth-Shemesh Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Beth-shemesh From bayith and shemesh; house of (the) sun; Beth-Shemesh, a place in Palestine -- Beth-shemesh. see HEBREW bayith see HEBREW shemesh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from bayith and shemesh Definition "sun temple," three places in Pal., also a place in Eg. NASB Translation Beth-shemesh (20), Heliopolis (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֵּית שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ proper name, of a location (sun-temple) — ׳שׁ ׳בּ Joshua 19:22 8t., ׳שֿׁ׳בּ Joshua 15:10 6t.; שָׁ֑מֶשׁ ׳בּ Joshua 19:38 4t.; — 1 city in southwest Judah Joshua 15:10; 1 Samuel 6:9,12 (twice in verse); 1 Samuel 6:13,15,19,20; 1 Kings 4:9; 2 Kings 14:13 2Chronicles 25:23; 28:18; distinguished from other places of same name as אֲשֶׁר לִיהוּדָה ׳שׁ ׳בּ 2 Kings 14:11 2Chronicles 25:21; assigned to Levites Joshua 21:16 = 1 Chronicles 6:44; — ruin at modern `Ain Shems RobBR ii. 223 f. BdPal 163 Surveyiii. 35, 60. 2 city in Naphtali Joshua 19:38; Judges 1:33 (twice in verse) 3 city in Issachar Joshua 19:22; possibly `Ain esh-Shemsîyeh, Jordan valley, south of Beisân (Beth Shean) Surveyii. 231. 4 = On-Heliopolis, in Egypt Jeremiah 43:13 RobBR i. 25 EbGS 505 f. DlPa 318 f. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בַּיִת (bayith, H1004) meaning "house" and שֶׁמֶשׁ (shemesh, H8121) meaning "sun." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Beth-Shemesh in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew texts. However, the concept of a "house" (οἶκος, oikos) and "sun" (ἥλιος, helios) can be found in Greek, though they do not directly correspond to the proper noun Beth-Shemesh. Usage: Beth-Shemesh is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to several locations in ancient Israel. It is mentioned in various contexts, often as a city or town. Context: Beth-Shemesh, meaning "House of the Sun," is a significant location mentioned multiple times in the Hebrew Bible. It is identified as a Levitical city within the territory of the tribe of Dan, and later associated with the tribe of Judah. The city is notable for its strategic location and its religious significance. • Geographical Significance: Beth-Shemesh was situated near the border of Judah and Philistia, making it a site of frequent conflict and interaction between the Israelites and the Philistines. Its location on the Sorek Valley provided a vital route for trade and military movements. • Biblical Events: One of the most notable events associated with Beth-Shemesh is the return of the Ark of the Covenant by the Philistines. After suffering plagues, the Philistines sent the Ark back to Israel on a cart, which arrived at Beth-Shemesh (1 Samuel 6:12-15, BSB). The people of Beth-Shemesh rejoiced at its return, but some were struck down for looking into the Ark (1 Samuel 6:19, BSB). • Levitical City: As a Levitical city, Beth-Shemesh was designated for the priests and Levites, who were responsible for religious duties and maintaining the worship practices of Israel. • Archaeological Insights: Modern archaeological excavations at Tel Beth-Shemesh have uncovered evidence of its historical significance, including fortifications, dwellings, and artifacts that reflect its role as a border city. • Other References: Beth-Shemesh is also mentioned in the context of King Amaziah of Judah, who was defeated by Jehoash of Israel at this location (2 Kings 14:11-13, BSB). Additionally, it is listed among the cities of Judah in Joshua 15:10 (BSB). Forms and Transliterations שֶׁ֔מֶשׁ שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ שֶׁ֗מֶשׁ שֶׁ֙מֶשׁ֙ שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ שָֽׁמֶשׁ׃ שָׁ֑מֶשׁ שמש שמש׃ šā·meš šāmeš še·meš šemeš Shamesh Shemesh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Joshua 15:10 HEB: וְיָרַ֥ד בֵּֽית־ שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ וְעָבַ֥ר תִּמְנָֽה׃ NAS: and went down to Beth-shemesh and continued through KJV: and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on INT: which Chesalon down to Beth-shemesh and continued Timnah Joshua 19:22 HEB: ק) וּבֵ֣ית שֶׁ֔מֶשׁ וְהָי֛וּ תֹּצְא֥וֹת NAS: and Shahazumah and Beth-shemesh, and their border KJV: and Shahazimah, and Bethshemesh; and the outgoings INT: to Tabor Shahazimah and Beth-shemesh become and the outgoings Joshua 19:38 HEB: עֲנָ֖ת וּבֵ֣ית שָׁ֑מֶשׁ עָרִ֥ים תְּשַֽׁע־ NAS: and Beth-anath and Beth-shemesh; nineteen KJV: and Bethanath, and Bethshemesh; nineteen INT: Horem and Beth-anath and Beth-shemesh cities nine Joshua 21:16 HEB: אֶת־ בֵּ֥ית שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶׁ֑הָ NAS: with its pasture lands [and] Beth-shemesh with its pasture lands; KJV: with her suburbs, [and] Bethshemesh with her suburbs; INT: and Juttah lands Beth-shemesh pasture cities Judges 1:33 HEB: יֹשְׁבֵ֤י בֵֽית־ שֶׁ֙מֶשׁ֙ וְאֶת־ יֹשְׁבֵ֣י NAS: out the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh, or the inhabitants KJV: the inhabitants of Bethshemesh, nor the inhabitants INT: drive the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh the inhabitants of Beth-anath Judges 1:33 HEB: וְיֹשְׁבֵ֤י בֵֽית־ שֶׁ֙מֶשׁ֙ וּבֵ֣ית עֲנָ֔ת NAS: and the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath KJV: nevertheless the inhabitants of Bethshemesh and of Bethanath INT: of the land and the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath became 1 Samuel 6:9 HEB: יַֽעֲלֶה֙ בֵּ֣ית שֶׁ֔מֶשׁ ה֚וּא עָ֣שָׂה NAS: of its own territory to Beth-shemesh, then He has done KJV: of his own coast to Bethshemesh, [then] he hath done INT: territory goes to Beth-shemesh He has done 1 Samuel 6:12 HEB: דֶּ֙רֶךְ֙ בֵּ֣ית שֶׁ֔מֶשׁ בִּמְסִלָּ֣ה אַחַ֗ת NAS: in the direction of Beth-shemesh; they went KJV: to the way of Bethshemesh, [and] went along INT: in the direction of Beth-shemesh the highway they 1 Samuel 6:12 HEB: גְּב֖וּל בֵּ֥ית שָֽׁמֶשׁ׃ NAS: them to the border of Beth-shemesh. KJV: them unto the border of Bethshemesh. INT: them to the border of Beth-shemesh 1 Samuel 6:13 HEB: וּבֵ֣ית שֶׁ֔מֶשׁ קֹצְרִ֥ים קְצִיר־ NAS: Now [the people of] Beth-shemesh were reaping KJV: And [they of] Bethshemesh [were] reaping INT: Beth-shemesh were reaping harvest 1 Samuel 6:15 HEB: וְאַנְשֵׁ֣י בֵֽית־ שֶׁ֗מֶשׁ הֶעֱל֨וּ עֹל֜וֹת NAS: and the men of Beth-shemesh offered KJV: and the men of Bethshemesh offered INT: the large and the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt 1 Samuel 6:19 HEB: בְּאַנְשֵׁ֣י בֵֽית־ שֶׁ֗מֶשׁ כִּ֤י רָאוּ֙ NAS: some of the men of Beth-shemesh because KJV: the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked INT: had struck men of Bethshemesh because had looked 1 Samuel 6:20 HEB: אַנְשֵׁ֣י בֵֽית־ שֶׁ֔מֶשׁ מִ֚י יוּכַ֣ל NAS: The men of Beth-shemesh said, Who KJV: And the men of Bethshemesh said, INT: said the men of Beth-shemesh Who is able 1 Kings 4:9 HEB: וּבְשַֽׁעַלְבִ֖ים וּבֵ֣ית שָׁ֑מֶשׁ וְאֵיל֖וֹן בֵּ֥ית NAS: and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan; KJV: and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan: INT: Makaz and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan 2 Kings 14:11 HEB: יְהוּדָ֑ה בְּבֵ֥ית שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ אֲשֶׁ֥ר לִיהוּדָֽה׃ NAS: faced each other at Beth-shemesh, which KJV: one another in the face at Bethshemesh, which [belongeth] to Judah. INT: king of Judah Beth-shemesh which to Judah 2 Kings 14:13 HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל בְּבֵ֣ית שָׁ֑מֶשׁ [וַיָּבֹאוּ כ] NAS: of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh, and came KJV: of Ahaziah, at Bethshemesh, and came INT: king of Israel Bethshemesh abide to Jerusalem 1 Chronicles 6:59 HEB: וְאֶת־ בֵּ֥ית שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶֽׁיהָ׃ NAS: lands and Beth-shemesh with its pasture lands; KJV: with her suburbs, and Bethshemesh with her suburbs: INT: Ashan pasture and Beth-shemesh lands 2 Chronicles 25:21 HEB: יְהוּדָ֑ה בְּבֵ֥ית שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ אֲשֶׁ֥ר לִיהוּדָֽה׃ NAS: faced each other at Beth-shemesh, which KJV: of Judah, at Bethshemesh, which [belongeth] to Judah. INT: king of Judah Beth-shemesh which to Judah 2 Chronicles 25:23 HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל בְּבֵ֣ית שָׁ֑מֶשׁ וַיְבִיאֵ֙הוּ֙ יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם NAS: of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought KJV: of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought INT: king of Israel Bethshemesh and brought to Jerusalem 2 Chronicles 28:18 HEB: אֶת־ בֵּֽית־ שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ וְאֶת־ אַיָּל֜וֹן NAS: and had taken Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, KJV: and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, INT: of Judah taken Beth-shemesh Aijalon Gederoth Jeremiah 43:13 HEB: מַצְּבוֹת֙ בֵּ֣ית שֶׁ֔מֶשׁ אֲשֶׁ֖ר בְּאֶ֣רֶץ NAS: the obelisks of Heliopolis, which KJV: also the images of Bethshemesh, that [is] in the land INT: shatter the obelisks of Heliopolis which the land 21 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1053 21 Occurrences šā·meš — 5 Occ. še·meš — 16 Occ.