Meaning
Shinar is a region mentioned in Scripture where Babel and other early cities were located.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Shinar is the region where people settled after the Flood and where the Tower of Babel was built.
It is also associated with the early kingdom of Nimrod and is mentioned in several later Old Testament books.
Key References
- Genesis 10:10
- Genesis 11:2
- Genesis 14:1
- Isaiah 11:11
- Daniel 1:2
- Zechariah 5:11
Related Terms
- Babel
- Tower of Babel
- Nimrod
- Babylon