Bible Dictionary

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.

Definition

Sheva is the name of a son of Caleb and, in another form, of one of David’s scribes.

The son of Caleb appears in the genealogy of Judah. The other form of the name designates David’s royal secretary or scribe.

The name is associated with the meaning “Jehovah contends,” and the two persons are represented by different Hebrew forms.

1 Chronicles 2:49 2 Samuel 20:25 2 Samuel 20:26 2 Samuel 8:17 1 Kings 4:3 1 Chronicles 18:16

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Heb. Shebher. (1.) The son of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:49). (2.) Heb. Sheva’, one of David’s scribes (2 Sam. 20:25).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(Jehovah contends).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

she'-va (shewa'; Codex Vaticanus Saou; Codex Alexandrinus Saoul, Lucian, Soue):(1) A son of Caleb by his concubine Maacah (1Ch 2:49).(2) See SHAVSHA.