Shebarim
Shebarim was a place near Ai to which the defeated Israelites fled. The name may mean “breaks” or “ruins,” and its exact location is uncertain.
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Sheber
Sheber was a son of Caleb by his concubine Maacah, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
Shebna
Shebna was a high official in King Hezekiah’s court. He was rebuked for pride and lost the position of palace governor, later appearing as a royal secretary during the Assyrian crisis.
Shebuel
Shebuel was a descendant of Gershom and Moses who supervised the temple treasures in David’s time. The name also belonged to a son of Heman who served in temple music.
Shebuel, Or Shebuel
Shebuel is another form of Shubael, a name meaning “captive of God.” It is associated with Levites serving in the temple treasury and worship.
Shecaniah
Shecaniah is the name of several priests and other Israelites in the genealogical and post-exilic records. The name conveys the thought of dwelling with or being intimate with Jehovah.
Shechaniah
Shechaniah is a personal name meaning “dweller with Jehovah.” Several men bearing related forms of this name appear in Israel’s genealogical and post-exilic records.
Shechem
Shechem was an important city between Mounts Ebal and Gerizim. It was associated with Abraham, Jacob, Joshua’s covenant renewal, Joseph’s burial, the cities of refuge, and the division of the kingdom.
SHECHEMITES
The Shechemites were the descendants or clan of Shechem, a son of Gilead from the tribe of Manasseh. They are listed among the families counted in Israel.
Shechemites, The
The Shechemites were the family or descendants of Shechem, son of Gilead, within the tribe of Manasseh.
Shechinah
Shechinah is a later Jewish term for the visible manifestation of God’s presence, especially the glory associated with the tabernacle and Solomon’s temple. Scripture describes this presence through the glory-cloud that filled the sanctuary.
SHED, SHEDDING
To shed means to pour out, especially blood. Scripture also uses the language figuratively for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the love of God in believers’ hearts.
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