Bible Dictionary
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SHROUD
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A shroud is a cloth or covering used to wrap the dead. In some older English Bible passages, the related word may instead mean shelter, covering, or a forest-like shade.
Shua
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shua was the name of a Canaanite whose daughter married Judah and of a daughter of Heber the Asherite.
Shuah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shuah was one of Abraham’s sons by Keturah. The name also appears in a Judahite genealogy.
Shual
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shual was an Asherite, the son of Zophah. He is listed among the descendants of Asher.
SHUAL, LAND OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The land of Shual was a district near Ophrah, north of Michmash, toward which a Philistine raiding party traveled during Saul’s reign. Its exact location is uncertain.
Shual, The land of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The land of Shual was a district near Michmash, probably north of that place. Saul’s forces passed through it during conflict with the Philistines.
Shubael
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shubael was a Levite associated with temple music. The name is applied to a son of Amram and to a son of Heman.
SHUHAH
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shuhah was a brother of Caleb, mentioned among the Judahite family records.
Shuham
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shuham was a son of Dan and the ancestor of the Shuhamites. He is called Hushim in Genesis.
Shuhamites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shuhamites were the descendants of Shuham, the Danite ancestor named in Numbers.
Shuhite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Shuhite was a descendant or inhabitant of Shuah. Bildad, one of Job’s friends, is repeatedly called the Shuhite.
Shulamite
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shulamite was the woman addressed in Solomon’s Song. The term may identify her as a woman of Shulem, probably the same place as Shunem.
Shulamite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shulamite was a principal woman in the Song of Solomon. Her designation probably means that she came from Shulem, possibly another form of Shunem.
SHUMATHITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shumathites were one of the families associated with Kiriath-jearim, listed among the descendants of Judah.
Shumathites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shumathites were one of the families descended from the people of Kirjath-jearim.
Shunammite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Shunammite was a person from Shunem. The designation applies especially to Abishag and to the woman whose son Elisha restored to life.
Shunammite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shunammite designation applies to Abishag, who cared for David, and to the unnamed woman who welcomed Elisha and whose son was restored to life.
Shunem
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shunem was a town in Issachar, near Jezreel and Mount Gilboa. The Philistines camped there, and Elisha was entertained there by a woman whose son he later restored to life.
Shuni
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shuni was a son of Gad and the ancestor of the Shunites.
Shunites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shunites were the descendants of Shuni, a son of Gad.
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