Sheshbazzar
Sheshbazzar was a prince or governor of Judah under Cyrus who received the temple vessels and laid the foundation of the temple. He may have been another name for Zerubbabel, though the identification is uncertain.
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Sheth
Sheth may refer to Seth, the antediluvian son of Adam, or may mean “sons of tumult” in Balaam’s prophecy. The spelling is a variant form in English Bible traditions.
Shethar
Shethar was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who held high authority at the court of Ahasuerus.
Shethar-boznai
Shethar-boznai was a Persian official who questioned the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem during the reign of Darius.
Shetharboznai
Shetharboznai was a Persian officer of rank who opposed or investigated the rebuilding of the temple under Darius.
Sheva
Sheva is the name of a son of Caleb and, in another form, a royal scribe or secretary under David.
Shewbread
Shewbread, or “bread of the Presence,” consisted of twelve loaves placed before the Lord in the sanctuary. The loaves represented Israel and were replaced each Sabbath; the priests ate the removed bread.
SHEWBREAD, TABLE OF
The table of shewbread was the sacred table in the tabernacle and temple on which the bread of the presence was placed. It was distinct from the altar of incense and served the worship of God.
SHEWBREAD, THE
The shewbread, or bread of the presence, consisted of twelve unleavened cakes placed before the Lord each Sabbath. It symbolized Israel’s continual dependence on God, and the priests ate the replaced loaves as holy offerings.
Shibboleth
Shibboleth was a word used by the Gileadites to identify fleeing Ephraimites by their pronunciation. It became a test of tribal speech and resulted in the execution of those who could not pronounce it correctly.
Shibmah
Shibmah was a town east of the Jordan assigned to Reuben. It is probably the same place called Shebam or Sibmah in other passages.
Shicron
Shicron was a landmark on the western end of Judah’s northern boundary, between Ekron and Jabneel.
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