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Shenir

Places & Geography • Old Testament

Shenir was another name for Mount Hermon, especially the name used by the Sidonians. It is mentioned in Deuteronomy and the Song of Solomon.

Definition

Shenir was another name for Mount Hermon.

Shenir is mentioned in Deuteronomy and the Song of Solomon as the name associated with Mount Hermon.

The name was given to Mount Hermon by the Sidonians and is also written Senir.

Deuteronomy 3:9 Song of Solomon 4:8

Easton's Bible Dictionary

=Senir, (Deut. 3:9; Cant. 4:8), the name given to Mount Hermon (q.v.) by the Sidonians.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

[Senir]

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>she'-ner (senir, shenir): Only found in So 4:8 (Massoretic Text).</p><p>See SENIR.</p>