sheba (1) Summary and Overview
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sheba (1) in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(on oath), the son of Bichri, a Benjamite, #2Sa 20:1-22| the last chief of the Absalom insurrection. The occasion seized by Sheba was the emulation between the northern and southern tribes on David's return. #2Sa 20:1,2| Sheba traversed the whole of Israel apparently rousing the population, Joab following in full pursuit to the fortress Abel Beth-maachah, where Sheba was beheaded. #2Sa 20:3-22|