Bible Figure

Sheshai

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male human biblical figure in Numbers 13:22, son of Anak
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Sheshai was one of the Anakim encountered at Hebron when the spies explored Canaan and later driven out by Caleb and Judah.
Sheshai

Biography

Numbers 13 names Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, descendants of Anak, at Hebron. Their imposing presence contributed to the spies' fear. Joshua 15 and Judges 1 later report that Caleb or the forces of Judah drove these three Anakim from Hebron.

Biblical Significance

Sheshai belongs to the conquest narrative as one of the formidable inhabitants whose presence tested Israel's willingness to trust God's promise.