# Shur

could denote a line of border fortresses extending from the Gulf of Suez to the Mediterranean Sea or the cliffs running the length of the Gulf of Suez; also called the wilderness of Etham; see Bibleorigins.net for an extended discussion on the location of Shur

## Passages

- **Genesis 16:7** (mention) — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/genesis/16/7
- **Genesis 20:1** (mention) — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/genesis/20/1
- **Genesis 25:18** (mention) — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/genesis/25/18
- **Exodus 15:22** (mention) — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/exodus/15/22
- **1 Samuel 15:7** (mention) — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/1-samuel/15/7
- **1 Samuel 27:8** (mention) — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/1-samuel/27/8

## Coordinates

30.4933, 32.9567 (location debated)

## This document

- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/atlas/shur
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7505200
- Geography: OpenBible.info, CC BY 4.0 (https://www.openbible.info/geo/).
- Text license: Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).