Keraia
People

Sheba

Sheba, a descendant of Joktan, is associated with the ancient kingdom of Sheba in southern Arabia, known for its wealth and trade.

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

MaleEarly PatriarchPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:28; only referred to as Sheba (שְׁבָא); son of Joktan; a brother of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Ophir, Havilah and Jobab.

Glossary entries

Sheba (Person)

Family members

Father

Joktan

Siblings

Abimael Almodad Diklah Hadoram Havilah Hazarmaveth Jerah Jobab Obal Ophir Sheleph Uzal

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 10:28
    Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
  2. 1 Chronicles 1:22
    Obal, Abimael, Sheba,