Shema
Shema, a descendant of Reuben, son of Joel.
The name Shema means “hearing; obeying”
MaleTribe of ReubenDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:8; only referred to as Shema (שֶׁ֫מַע); a son of Joel; father of Azaz.
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Alternative names
- שֶׁ֫מַעShema
Mentions
- …and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.