sheth Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
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).
sheth in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(compensation). 1. The patriarch Seth. #1Ch 1:1| 2. In the Authorized Version of #Nu 24:17| not a proper name, but there is reason to regard it as an appellative. Read instead of "the sons of Sheth." "the suns of tumult." Comp. #Jer 48:45|
sheth in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
SHETH (tumult). 1. The patriarch. 1 Chr 1:1. 2. In Num 24:17 not a proper name; read: "children of tumult," not "children of Sheth." Jer 48:45.
sheth in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. Seth in 1 Chronicles 1:1. 2. Numbers 24:17 translated "destroy all the children of tumult," i.e. Moab's fierce warriors (Exodus 15:15; Isaiah 15:4; Isaiah 16:6). Sheth is related to shaon in the parallel "tumultuous ones," Hebrew "children of tumult" (Jeremiah 48:45); others make Sheth a Moabite king.