Who is this
Shemer was the original owner of the hill of Samaria, which would later become the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel. According to 1 Kings 16:24, Omri, the king of Israel, bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver. Omri then built a city on the hill and named it Samaria, after Shemer, the previous owner of the land. This transaction marked the establishment of a new capital for the northern kingdom, which would play a significant role in the history of Israel. Apart from this land sale, no other information is provided about Shemer's life or background.
Where the Bible names it
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