Bible Dictionary
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Sheshbazzar
People & Groups - Old Testament
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.
Sheth
People & Groups - Old Testament
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
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shethar was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who held high authority at the court of Ahasuerus.
Shethar-boznai
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shethar-boznai was a Persian official who questioned the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem during the reign of Darius.
Shetharboznai
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shetharboznai was a Persian officer of rank who opposed or investigated the rebuilding of the temple under Darius.
Sheva
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sheva is the name of a son of Caleb and, in another form, a royal scribe or secretary under David.
Shewbread
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
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
Temple & Tabernacle - Both
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
Temple & Tabernacle - Both
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
Government & Society - Old Testament
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
Places & Geography - Old Testament
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
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shicron was a landmark on the western end of Judah’s northern boundary, between Ekron and Jabneel.
Shield
Objects & Symbols - Both
A shield was a defensive weapon made from wood, leather, or metal. Scripture uses it as a picture of God’s protection, and the New Testament compares faith to a shield against spiritual attack.
Shiggaion
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Shiggaion is a musical or poetic term in the title of Psalm 7, with the plural in Habakkuk 3:1. Its precise meaning is uncertain, but it likely describes an impassioned or rhapsodic song.
Shihon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihon was a town in the territory of Issachar, mentioned in the account of the tribal allotments.
Shihor
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihor was a watercourse associated with Egypt and Israel’s southwestern boundary. It may refer to a canal or stream near Egypt rather than directly to the Nile itself.
Shihor Of Egypt
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihor of Egypt is another designation for Shihor, the watercourse associated with Egypt and the southwestern boundary of the land of Israel.
Shihor-Libnath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihor-libnath was a stream or boundary landmark of Asher, probably near Mount Carmel and the Mediterranean coast. Its exact identification is uncertain.
Shihorlibnath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shihorlibnath was a boundary landmark of Asher, probably a dark-colored stream contrasting with the light sands of its shore. Its precise location is uncertain.
SHIKKERON
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shikkeron was a place on the northern boundary of Judah, between Ekron and Baalah. Its exact location is unknown.
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