Bible Strands

Sheba

A man, in the time of the Patriarchs · Early Patriarch · named in 2 verses

Sheba, a descendant of Joktan, is associated with the ancient kingdom of Sheba in southern Arabia, known for its wealth and trade.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

An oath, seven. (1.) Heb. shebha, the son of Raamah (Gen. 10:7), whose descendants settled with those of Dedan on the Persian Gulf.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents Joktan
Siblings Abimael, Almodad, Diklah, Hadoram, Havilah, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Jobab, Obal, Ophir, Sheleph, Uzal

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at Genesis 10:28.

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Verses that name Sheba