Lexical Definition
שֶׁבַע shebaʻ (sheh'-bah) Sheba N:N-M-P
the same as שֶׁבַע; seven
Sheba.
- § Sheba = "seven"
- Sheba, the name of a place in Palestine, and of two Israelites
n pr m
1) Benjamite, son of Bichri and one who led a rebellion against David
2) Gadite, brother of Michael, Meshullam, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Heber
n pr loc
3) a town in Simeon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְ֠שֶׁבַע | and Sheba | 1Chr.5.13 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13
- son of: Abihail (אֲבִיהַיִל)
- brother of: Michael (מִיכָאֵל), Meshullam (מְשֻׁלָּם), Jorai (יוֹרַי), Jacan (יַעְכָּן), Zia (זִיעַ) and Eber (עֵבֵר)
- a town in Simeon
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. שֶׁ֫בַע proper name, masculine
1. in Benjamin, בֶּןבִּֿכְרִי 2Sam 20:1; 2Sam 20:2; 2Sam 20:6; 2Sam 20:7; 2Sam 20:10; 2Sam 20:13; 2Sam 20:21; 2Sam 20:22 Σαβεε
2. in Gad 1Chr 5:13 Σεβεε, A Σωβαθε, ᵐ5L Σαβεε.
Also see: בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע
III. שֶׁבַע si vera lectio proper name, of a location in Simeon, בְּאֵרשֶֿׁבֶע וְשֶׁבַע Josh 19:2 Σαμαα, ᵐ5L Σαβε; probably strike out ׳וְשׁ Di and others (omit || 1Chr 4:23). — ׳בְּאֵר שׁ. שֶׁבַע see in compounds אֱלִישֶׁבַע, (בַּתשֶֿׁבַע), יְהוֺשֶׁבַע.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Joshua | 19:2 |
| 2 Samuel | 20:1 · 20:2 · 20:6 · 20:7 · 20:10 · 20:13 · 20:21 · 20:22 |
| 1 Chronicles | 4:23 · 5:13 |
Profile
Male • Son of Abihail • Gadite leader during the reign of Jotham
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Sheba was one of the Gadite leaders who lived in Bashan during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13;
- only referred to as Sheba שֶׁבַע;
- son of Abihail אֲבִיהַיִל;
- a brother of Michael מִיכָאֵל, Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם, Jorai יוֹרַי, Jacan יַעְכָּן, Zia זִיעַ and Eber עֵבֵר.
Sheba, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:13, was one of the Gadite leaders who lived in the region of Bashan. He is listed among the heads of families within the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah. The Gadites were one of the Israelite tribes that settled on the east side of the Jordan River, and Bashan was a fertile area known for its lush pastures and well-fed livestock. Sheba's mention alongside other Gadite leaders suggests that he held a position of authority and responsibility within the tribe. The text does not provide any specific details about Sheba's actions or achievements as a leader. However, his inclusion in the list of Gadite leaders highlights the importance of tribal organization and the role of family heads in the administration and governance of the tribes during this period.
All entries for Sheba: שֶׁבַע