Lexical Definition
שֵׁשַׁי Shêshay (shay-shah'-ee) Sheshai N:N-M-P
probably for שָׁשַׁי
Sheshai.
- § Sheshai = "noble"
- Sheshai, a Canaanite
1) son of Anak, one of the giants in the land of Canaan
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שֵׁשַׁ֥י | Sheshai | Judg.1.10 |
| שֵׁשַׁ֤י | Sheshai | Josh.15.14 |
| שֵׁשַׁ֣י | Sheshai | Num.13.22 |
| Σουσί | Sheshai | LXX.Josh.15.14 |
| Σεσί | Sheshai | LXX.Num.13.22 • LXX.Judg.1.10 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.13.22
- son of: Anak (עָנָק)
- brother of: Ahiman (אֲחִימַן) and Talmai (תַּלְמַי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שֵׁשַׁי proper name, masculine a son of Anak (Aramaic form, compare GFMJu); — Num 13:22; Josh 15:14 (both J E), Judg 1:10 Σες(ς)ει, Σουσαι, Σουσει. שִׁשִּׁי, שִׁשִּׁים, שִׁשִּׁית see שֵׁשׁ below שׁדשׁ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:22 |
| Joshua | 15:14 |
| Judges | 1:10 |
Profile
Male • Son of Anak • Anakite giant defeated by Caleb
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Sheshai, one of the Anakite giants, was defeated by Caleb during the conquest of Canaan.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.13.22;
- only referred to as Sheshai שֵׁשַׁי;
- son of Anak עָנָק;
- a brother of Ahiman אֲחִימַן and Talmai תַּלְמַי.
Sheshai was one of the Anakite giants who inhabited the land of Canaan before the Israelite conquest. In Numbers 13:22, he is mentioned along with his brothers Ahiman and Talmai as descendants of Anak, living in Hebron. The Anakites were known for their great stature and strength, which greatly intimidated the Israelite spies who were sent to scout out the land.
In Joshua 15:14 and Judges 1:10, Sheshai is again mentioned as one of the three Anakite giants defeated by Caleb during the conquest of Hebron. Caleb, one of the faithful spies who had encouraged the Israelites to trust in God's power, was given Hebron as his inheritance. He successfully drove out Sheshai and his brothers, claiming the land for the tribe of Judah. The defeat of Sheshai and the other Anakites was a significant victory for the Israelites and a testament to Caleb's faith and courage.
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