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His daughter was Sheerah, who built Beth-horon the nether and the upper, and Uzzen-sheerah.
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A Woman's Remarkable Legacy
Commentators find it remarkable that a woman, Sheerah, is credited with building cities. In a patriarchal context, this highlights her exceptional leadership and influence. Her legacy was so significant that one of the towns, Uzzen-sheerah, was named directly after her, showing that God can use anyone to accomplish important tasks for His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sherah could hardly have built the Palestinian cities mentioned here herself, as they must belong to a time no earlier than Joshua. By “she built,”…
19th Century
Anglican
His daughter — that is, Ephraim’s.
Built may mean rebuilt, or restored, or fortified ([Reference Joshua 6:…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And his daughter was Sherah That is, the daughter of Beriah; not an immediate daughter, but a descendant of his, oth…
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