Shemer

A man, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · named in 1 verse

Shemer, the original owner of the hill of Samaria, which Omri bought from him.

First named at 1 Kings 16:24.

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Verses that name Shemer

1 Kings 16:24 He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver and built a city there, calling it Samaria after the name of Shemer, who had owned the hill.