Bible Names N-Z

Sheva in Naves Topical Bible

-1. SHEVA See SERAIAH, number one -2. Son of Caleb 1Ch 2:49...

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Shiloh in Easton's Bible Dictionary

generally understood as denoting the Messiah, "the peaceful one," as the word signifies (Gen. 49:10). The Vulgate Version translates the word, "he who is to be sent," in allusion to the Messiah; the Revised Version, margin, "till he come to Shiloh;" and the LXX., "until that which is his shall come to Shiloh." It is most simple and natural...

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Sheth in Easton's Bible Dictionary

tumult. (1.) "The children of Sheth" (Num. 24:17); R.V., "the sons of tumult," which is probably the correct rendering, as there is no evidence that this is a proper name here. (2.) The antediluvian patriarch (1 Chr. 1:1)....

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Shethar-boznai in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

she'-thar-boz'-e-ni, she'-thar-boz'-ni, -boz'-na-i, (shethar boznay, meaning uncertain): The name of a Persian (?) official mentioned with Tattenai in connection with the correspondence with Darius relative to the rebuilding of the Temple (Ezr 5:3,6; 6:6,12; Codex Vaticanus Satharbouzan; Codex Alexandrinus Satharbouzanai, in Ezr 5:3; 6:13; Sa...

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Sheva in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(Jehovah contends). 1. The scribe or royal secretary of David. 2Sa 20:26 He is called elsewhere MERAIAH, 2Sa 8:17 SHISHA, 1Ki 4:3 and SHANSHA. 1Ch 18:16 (B.C. 1015.) 2. Son of Caleb ben-Hezron by his concubine Maachah. 1Ch 2:49 (B.C. about 1445.)...

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Sheresh in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(root), son of Machir the son of Manasseh by his wife Manchah. 1Ch 7:16 (B.C. before 1419.)...

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Sheshai in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

she'-shi (sheshay): One of the sons of Anak, perhaps an old Hebronite clan name. (Sayce combines the name with Sasu, the root sh-c-h, the Egyptian name for the Syrian Bedouins.) The clan lived in Hebron at the time of the conquest and was expelled by Caleb (Nu 13:22, Codex Vaticanus Sessei; Codex Alexandrinus Semei; Josh 15:14, Codex Vaticanus...

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Sheshbazzar in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(worshipper of fire), the Chaldean or Persian name given to Zerubbabel in Ezr 1:8,11; 6:14,18 [ZERUBBABEL]...

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Sheresh in Easton's Bible Dictionary

root, a descendant of Manasseh (1 Chr. 7:16)....

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