Strong’s H8219
שְׁפֵלָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
shphelah
Pronunciation
sheh-fay-LAH
Definition
Lowland, foothills
Meaning
Lowland
Usage
The term "shephelah" refers to the lowland or foothill region in ancient Israel, particularly the area between the central highlands and the coastal plain. It is often used to describe a geographical area characterized by rolling hills and fertile valleys. In the Bible, the Shephelah is noted for its agricultural productivity and strategic military significance.
Bible references
Deuteronomy 1:7;Joshua 9:1;Joshua 10:40;Joshua 11:2;Joshua 11:16;Joshua 11:16;Joshua 12:8;Joshua 15:33;Judges 1:9;1 Kings 10:27;1 Chronicles 27:28;2 Chronicles 1:15;2 Chronicles 9:27;2 Chronicles 26:10;2 Chronicles 28:18;Jeremiah 17:26;Jeremiah 32:44;Jeremiah 33:13;Obadiah 1:19;Zechariah 7:7