Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Ships
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Ships were used for fishing, travel, and foreign commerce in biblical times. Solomon built a navy at Ezion-geber, while the New Testament records merchant voyages and Paul’s journey to Rome.
Shiramoth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shiramoth is a personal name whose meaning is associated with the heights of the LORD. The supplied source gives no further biographical details.
Shisha
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shisha was the father of Elihoreph and Ahiah, the royal secretaries during Solomon’s reign. He is apparently identified with Shavsha, who held a similar office under David.
Shishak
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shishak was the Egyptian king Sheshonk I. In Rehoboam’s fifth year he invaded Judah, captured fortified cities, and plundered the treasures of Jerusalem’s temple and palace.
Shishak I
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shishak I, identified with Sheshonk I of Egypt, invaded Judah during Rehoboam’s reign. He took Jerusalem’s treasures and the gold shields made by Solomon.
SHITRAI
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shitrai was a Sharonite appointed as David’s chief shepherd. He is listed among the officials responsible for the king’s flocks.
Shittah Tree, Shittim
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The shittah tree, or shittim, was an acacia or related desert tree. Its durable wood was used extensively for the tabernacle and its furnishings.
Shittah-tree
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The shittah-tree was an acacia tree native to the wilderness. Its wood was used to construct parts of the tabernacle.
Shittim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shittim, or Abel-shittim, was Israel’s final encampment east of the Jordan, in the plains of Moab. From there Joshua sent spies to Jericho before Israel crossed the Jordan.
Shiza
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shiza was a Reubenite and the father of Adina, one of David’s warriors.
Shoa
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shoa was a people or district mentioned with Pekod and Koa in Ezekiel’s prophecy. It was likely associated with a region east of the Tigris or with Babylonia.
Shobab
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shobab was the name of a son of David by Bathsheba and of a son of Caleb. These were distinct men in the genealogical records.
Shobach
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shobach was commander of the Syrian army under Hadarezer. David defeated him and the forces of Syria east of the Euphrates.
Shobai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shobai was the head of a family of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian captivity with Zerubbabel.
Shobal
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shobal was the name of a Horite leader descended from Seir and of Calebite or Judahite men in later genealogies.
Shobek
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shobek was one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made under Nehemiah after the return from exile.
Shobi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shobi, son of Nahash of Rabbah, showed loyalty and kindness to David during Absalom’s rebellion. He helped provide for David and his followers at Mahanaim.
Shocho
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shocho is a variant form of the place-name Socoh, mentioned in Chronicles.
Shochoh
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shochoh is a variant spelling of Socoh, a place associated with the account of David and Goliath.
Shoco
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shoco is an alternate form of the place-name Socoh in the Authorized Version.
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