Bible Dictionary
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Shupham
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shupham is another form associated with Shuppim or Shephupham, a Benjamite ancestor.
Shuphamites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shuphamites were descendants of Shupham, also called Shephupham, among the Benjamite families.
Shuppim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shuppim was a descendant of Benjamin and also the name of a temple porter. The genealogical references associate him with the family of Ir or Bela.
Shur
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shur was a desert region east of Egypt and near the northeastern border of the Red Sea. Hagar passed through it, and Israel entered the wilderness of Shur after crossing the sea.
Shushan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shushan, or Susa, was the ancient capital of Elam and later a royal residence of the Persian kings. Daniel saw a vision there, Nehemiah began his service there, and many events in Esther occurred there.
Shushan-Eduth
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Shushan-Eduth, “lily of the testimony,” is the title of Psalm 60. It is probably an abbreviated form of Shoshannim-Eduth, a musical direction.
Shushan, Or Susa
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shushan, or Susa, was a major city of Elam in southwestern Persia. It became a center of the Persian Empire and the setting for events involving Nehemiah and Esther.
SHUSHANCHITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shushanchites were colonists living in Samaria whose original home was Shushan, a prominent city of Persia.
Shushaneduth
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Shushaneduth means “lily of testimony” and is probably an abbreviated form of Shoshannim-Eduth, the musical title associated with Psalms 60 and 80.
Shuthalhites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Shuthalhites were descendants of Shuthelah, an Ephraimite family head.
Shuthelah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shuthelah was the head of an Ephraimite family. His descendants were called the Shuthalhites, and his line is traced in Chronicles.
Sia
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sia was the head of a family of temple servants, or Nethinim, who returned from exile with Zerubbabel.
Siaha
People & Groups - Old Testament
Siaha is another form of Sia, the name of a family of Nethinim who returned from the Babylonian captivity.
Sibbecai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sibbecai was one of David’s heroes and the commander of the eighth division of Israel’s army. He killed the Philistine giant Saph and is also called Mebunnai.
SIBBECAI, SIBBECHAI
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sibbecai, also called Sibbecai, was one of David’s valiant warriors and a commander in the army of Israel.
Sibbechai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sibbechai, also called Sibbecai, was a Hushathite among David’s mighty men. He defeated Saph, a Philistine giant, in battle.
Sibboleth
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Sibboleth was the Ephraimite pronunciation of Shibboleth. The difference in pronunciation exposed Ephraimite fugitives at the Jordan crossings.
Sibmah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Sibmah was a town in Reuben’s territory east of the Jordan, in the land of Moab. It was known for its vines and vineyards.
Sibraim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Sibraim was a place named by Ezekiel as a landmark on the northern boundary of the restored land. Its location has not been established.
Sichem
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Sichem is an alternate form of Shechem, the ancient city associated with the patriarchs and with Israel’s history.
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