Sharuhen in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

loosening of kindness; unbinding of compassion; dwelling of grace; abode of pleasure; gracious house; freedom of beauty. A city of Simeon that had first been allotted to Judah (Josh. 19:6). The children of Simeon received their inheritance"in the midst of the inheritance of the children of Judah." In Joshua 15:32, this city is called Shilhim, and in I Chronicles 4:31, Shaaraim. Meta. Loosening or awakening of love and Truth within one, this bringing one into an abiding consciousness of grace and joy and all good--a sense of satisfaction such as is suggested in Psalms 37:4:"Delight thyself also in Jehovah;And he will give thee the desire of thy heart."