Shield
A shield was a defensive weapon made from wood, leather, or metal. Scripture uses it as a picture of God’s protection, and the New Testament compares faith to a shield against spiritual attack.
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Shiggaion
Shiggaion is a musical or poetic term in the title of Psalm 7, with the plural in Habakkuk 3:1. Its precise meaning is uncertain, but it likely describes an impassioned or rhapsodic song.
Shihon
Shihon was a town in the territory of Issachar, mentioned in the account of the tribal allotments.
Shihor
Shihor was a watercourse associated with Egypt and Israel’s southwestern boundary. It may refer to a canal or stream near Egypt rather than directly to the Nile itself.
Shihor Of Egypt
Shihor of Egypt is another designation for Shihor, the watercourse associated with Egypt and the southwestern boundary of the land of Israel.
Shihor-Libnath
Shihor-libnath was a stream or boundary landmark of Asher, probably near Mount Carmel and the Mediterranean coast. Its exact identification is uncertain.
Shihorlibnath
Shihorlibnath was a boundary landmark of Asher, probably a dark-colored stream contrasting with the light sands of its shore. Its precise location is uncertain.
SHIKKERON
Shikkeron was a place on the northern boundary of Judah, between Ekron and Baalah. Its exact location is unknown.
Shilhi
Shilhi was the father of Azubah, the mother of King Jehoshaphat. The name and the person’s precise identity are otherwise uncertain.
Shilhim
Shilhim was a town in southern Judah, also associated with the names Sharuhen and Shaaraim.
SHILLEM, SHILLEMITES
Shillem was a son of Naphtali, and the Shillemites were his descendants or clan. The name is distinct from, though sometimes associated with, other names such as Shallum.
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