Shittah-tree
The shittah-tree was an acacia tree native to the wilderness. Its wood was used to construct parts of the tabernacle.
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Shittim
Shittim, or Abel-shittim, was Israel’s final encampment east of the Jordan, in the plains of Moab. From there Joshua sent spies to Jericho before Israel crossed the Jordan.
Shoa
Shoa was a people or district mentioned with Pekod and Koa in Ezekiel’s prophecy. It was likely associated with a region east of the Tigris or with Babylonia.
Shobab
Shobab was the name of a son of David by Bathsheba and of a son of Caleb. These were distinct men in the genealogical records.
Shobach
Shobach was commander of the Syrian army under Hadarezer. David defeated him and the forces of Syria east of the Euphrates.
Shobai
Shobai was the head of a family of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian captivity with Zerubbabel.
Shobal
Shobal was the name of a Horite leader descended from Seir and of Calebite or Judahite men in later genealogies.
Shobek
Shobek was one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made under Nehemiah after the return from exile.
Shobi
Shobi, son of Nahash of Rabbah, showed loyalty and kindness to David during Absalom’s rebellion. He helped provide for David and his followers at Mahanaim.
Shochoh
Shochoh is a variant spelling of Socoh, a place associated with the account of David and Goliath.
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