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Initial D: The Lion of JudahUnknown artist/maker (German) · probably 1170s

Sheber

שֶׁבֶר/SHEE-ber/

“Breaking”

Summary

A son of Caleb by his concubine Maacah, listed in the genealogy of Judah.

☩Identity

Sheber was the first named of the sons of Caleb (son of Hezron) by his concubine Maacah. He is listed in the extensive genealogy of Judah that traces various family lines through Caleb. Beyond this genealogical mention, nothing further is recorded about Sheber.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:48

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

2:48

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sheber," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Sheber," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.George Morrish, "Sheber," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).