Sheba

Sheba was one of the Gadite leaders who lived in Bashan during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah.

The name Sheba means “captivity; old man; repose; oath”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:13; only referred to as Sheba (שֶׁ֫בַע); son of Abihail; a brother of Michael, Meshullam, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber.

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Family members

Father: Abihail
Siblings: Eber Jacan Jorai Meshullam Michael Zia

Alternative names

שֶׁ֫בַעSheba

Mentions

1 Chronicles 5:13
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.