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Shiza
this gift
שִׁיזָא shi.za
Shiza (Hebrew: שִׁיזָא, shi.za) means “this gift”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 11:42. In 2025 it was given to 19 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Adina in 1 Chronicles 11.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Shiza
father of Adina
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 19 | Rising |
| All-time total | 195 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 19 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +162% | Change in share of births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 11:42 |
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.42;
father of: Adina (H5721)
§ Shiza = "splendour"
a Reubenite, father of Adina, one of David's mighty warriors
Shiza was a Reubenite, the father of Adina, who was one of David's mighty warriors.
The biblical story
Shiza is mentioned in 1Ch.11.42 as the father of Adina, who was one of King David's mighty warriors. Adina is described as a chief of the Reubenites, indicating his leadership position within the tribe of Reuben. The passage lists several of David's mighty men, who were known for their bravery, military prowess, and loyalty to the king. As the father of one of these esteemed warriors, Shiza was likely a respected figure within the Reubenite community. However, no further details about Shiza's life or role are provided in the biblical text, as the focus is on his son Adina's service to King David.
Key verses
Shiza appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,
1 Chronicles 11:42
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:42