Shunem — the meaning of the Hebrew name שׁוּנֵם

שׁוּנֵם

Shûwnêm · pronounced shoo-name' · Strong's H7766 · a place

Shunem means quietly.

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Strong's definition

probably from the same as H7764; quietly; Shunem, a place in Pal.

First appearance

Josh 19:18 And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem, (KJV)

Every verse that names Shunem

3 occurrences in 3 verses — Joshua, 1 Samuel, 2 Kings

Josh 19:181Sam 28:42Kgs 4:8

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