Shema

Shema, a son of Hebron and descendant of Judah.

The name Shema means “hearing; obeying”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:43; only referred to as Shema (שֶׁ֫מַע); son of Hebron; a brother of Korah, Tappuah and Rekem; father of Raham.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Hebron
Siblings: Korah Rekem Tappuah
Children: Raham

Alternative names

שֶׁ֫מַעShema

Mentions

1 Chronicles 2:43
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
1 Chronicles 2:44
Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.