Bible Dictionary
Irshemesh
Irshemesh was a town allotted to the tribe of Dan, probably identical with Beth-shemesh.
Definition
Irshemesh was a city allotted to the tribe of Dan. Its name means “city of the sun.”
Biblical Usage
Irshemesh is named among the towns belonging to the Danites.
Historical Background
The supplied material identifies Irshemesh as probably the same place as Beth-shemesh.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(city of the sun), a city of the Danites (Joshua 19:41) probably identical with Beth-shemesh.