Shedeur
Shedeur was the father of Elizur, the leader of the tribe of Reuben during the wilderness journey and the numbering of Israel.
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Sheep
Sheep were important for food, wool, wealth, tribute, and sacrifice in biblical life. Scripture also uses sheep to portray God’s people and presents the Lord and Christ as their Shepherd.
SHEEP TENDING
Sheep tending was the pastoral work of guarding, feeding, and leading flocks. Scripture frequently uses the shepherd’s care for sheep as an image of God’s care and of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd.
Sheep-fold
A sheep-fold was a fenced or enclosed place where sheep were gathered for protection. In biblical imagery, the flock and its fold also illustrate the care and keeping of God’s people.
Sheep-gate
The Sheep-gate was a gate in Jerusalem’s wall rebuilt under Nehemiah. Its name likely reflects its connection with sheep brought into the city or temple area.
Sheep-market
The “sheep-market” of John 5:2 is uncertainly translated. The underlying word may refer to a sheep-gate, or possibly to a pool associated with such a gate.
SHEEP-SHEARING
Sheep-shearing was the springtime removal of wool from a flock, often performed by owners or hired shearers. In biblical narratives it was also associated with feasting and significant events.
Sheepgate, The
The Sheepgate was one of Jerusalem’s gates rebuilt by Nehemiah, situated near the city’s northern wall and mentioned in the account of the wall’s restoration.
Sheepmarket, The
“Sheepmarket” in John 5:2 is traditionally understood as referring to the sheep-gate of Jerusalem. The word “market” is not necessarily part of the original meaning.
SHEERAH
Sheerah was a daughter of Ephraim credited in 1 Chronicles with building the two Beth-horons and Uzzen-sheerah. The location of Uzzen-sheerah is unknown.
Shehariah
Shehariah was a Benjamite, the son of Jehoram, mentioned in the genealogy of Benjamin.
Shekel
A shekel was a standard Hebrew unit of weight and a measure of monetary value, commonly used for silver and sometimes for gold and other materials. The sanctuary shekel was used in sacred contributions.
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