SHIMRON . 1 . The fourth son of Issachar ( Genesis 46:18 , Numbers 26:24 (20), 1 Chronicles 7:1 ); gentilic Shimronites in Numbers 26:24 (20). 2 . One of the towns whose kings Jabin called to his assistance ( Joshua 11:1 ). It was afterwards allotted to the tribe of Zebulun ( Joshua 19:15 ). Its site is unknown. Cf. next article.