Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(wall). A desert region of Arabia, and its town, bordering on Egypt (Gen. 16:7; 25:18). “Wilderness of Etham” (Num. 33:8). Inhabited by Amalekites (1 Sam. 15:7; 27:8).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Wilderness towards the north east of Egypt; its situation is clearly shown in the various passages (Gen. 16:7; Gen. 20:1; Gen. 25:18; Ex. 15:22; 1 Sam. 15:7; 1 Sam. 27:8). See map under WANDERINGS OF THE ISRAELITES.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
the same as 7791; Shur, a region of the Desert
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
beheld: rampart (as point of observation)
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
a desert region of Arabia, Gen. 16:7. {Murus-A wall:}