Place Old Testament
Shepham
Shepham was a landmark on the northeastern border of the Promised Land, between Hazar-enan and Riblah (Num. 34:10-11). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 34:10.
Why it matters. Landmark on the northeastern border of the Promised Land
- Primary passages
- Location
- 34.353, 36.386 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Shepham
Shepham is mentioned in the description of the boundaries of the Promised Land, as given by God to Moses (Num. 34:10-11). It is listed as one of the landmarks on the northeastern border, situated between Hazar-enan and Riblah. The exact location of Shepham is uncertain, but it was likely a place in the region of Damascus, east of Mount Hermon. The name "Shepham" may be derived from the Hebrew word "sapham," meaning "to sweep bare," possibly indicating a barren or windswept area. The inclusion of Shepham in the boundary description highlights the extent of the territory God intended for the Israelites to possess and the importance of defining the limits of the Promised Land. These boundaries served as a guide for the allotment of the land among the tribes and a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.