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Sheba
captivity; old man; repose; oath
שֶׁ֫בַע
Sheba (Hebrew: שֶׁ֫בַע) means “captivity; old man; repose; oath”, by traditional interpretation. Five men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a king. In 2023 it was given to 7 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 1,173 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Abimael in Genesis 10.
Which Sheba?
Five men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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son of Bichri
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Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 19 across 7 books
- Bearers
- 5 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
Based on 2023 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2023 | 7 | Rising |
| All-time total | 1,173 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 65 in 1975 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 10:7 |
| Last appears | Joel 3:8 |
| Cross-references | 348 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Bichri co-occurrence Appears with Bichri in 2 Samuel 20.
- Abimael co-occurrence Appears with Abimael in Genesis 10.
- Raamah co-occurrence Appears with Raamah in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Havilah co-occurrence Appears with Havilah in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Dedan co-occurrence Appears with Dedan in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Sabtah co-occurrence Appears with Sabtah in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Sabteca co-occurrence Appears with Sabteca in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Obal co-occurrence Appears with Obal in Genesis 10.
Origin & meaning
Sheba was one of the Gadite leaders who lived in Bashan during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah.
The biblical story
Sheba, mentioned in 1Ch.5.13, was one of the Gadite leaders who lived in the region of Bashan. He is listed among the heads of families within the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah. The Gadites were one of the Israelite tribes that settled on the east side of the Jordan River, and Bashan was a fertile area known for its lush pastures and well-fed livestock. Sheba's mention alongside other Gadite leaders suggests that he held a position of authority and responsibility within the tribe. The text does not provide any specific details about Sheba's actions or achievements as a leader. However, his inclusion in the list of Gadite leaders highlights the importance of tribal organization and the role of family heads in the administration and governance of the tribes during this period.
Key verses
Sheba appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
1 Chronicles 5:13
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 5:13