Bible Dictionary
Shobek
Shobek was one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made under Nehemiah after the return from exile.
Definition
Shobek was one of the heads of the people who sealed the covenant made under Nehemiah. His name is associated with the meaning “free.”
Biblical Usage
Shobek appears among those who formally sealed the covenant after the return from the Babylonian captivity.
Historical Background
The covenant was sealed under Nehemiah, about 446 B.C. according to the supplied material.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(free), one of the heads of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:24) (B.C. 446.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sho'-bek (shobheq; Sobek): One of those who sealed the covenant under Nehemiah after the Babylonian captivity (Ne 10:24).</p>