Bible Dictionary
Sharuhen
Sharuhen was a city allotted to Simeon within the territory of Judah. It is also called Shilhim and Shaaraim in related biblical lists.
Definition
Sharuhen was a city in the territory of Judah assigned to Simeon. It is identified in related lists with Shilhim and Shaaraim.
Biblical Usage
Sharuhen appears in the list of Simeonite cities.
Historical Background
The city has been identified with Sheriah, a large ruin in the southern country northwest of Beersheba.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(refuge of grace), a town named in (Joshua 19:6) only among those which were in Jadah to Simeon. It is identified with Sheriah a large ruin in the south country, northwest of Beersheba.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sha-roo'-hen (sharuchen; hoi agroi auton): One of the cities in the territory of Judah assigned to Simeon (Jos 19:6). In Jos 15:32 it is called "Shilhim," and in 1Ch 4:31, "Shaaraim" (which see).</p>