Bible Dictionary
Shimrom
Shimron, also written Shimrom, was the fourth son of Issachar and an ancestor of an Israelite family.
Definition
Shimrom was the fourth son of Issachar. The name appears in one form as Shimron and is associated with a watchman or watch-post. Shimrom became an ancestor within the tribal family of Issachar.
Biblical Usage
Shimrom is named in the genealogical records of Issachar. The biblical text identifies his place among the sons of Issachar but supplies no separate narrative.
Historical Background
The Revised Version uses the form Shimron in the cited genealogical references.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Watchman, the fourth son of Issachar (Gen. 46:13; 1 Chr. 7:1; R.V., correctly, “Shimron”).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(1 Chronicles 7:1) [Shimron]