Bible Dictionary
Shema
Shema is the name of several men, including a Reubenite, a Benjamite, and one who stood with Ezra when the Law was read. It also designates a town in southern Judah.
Definition
Shema, meaning rumour, is the name of several men and of a town in southern Judah. The persons include a Reubenite, a Benjamite, and one who stood with Ezra while the Law was read.
Biblical Usage
Shema appears in genealogical and narrative lists. The town Shema is mentioned among the settlements of southern Judah and is identified with Sheba in the related passage.
Historical Background
Shema was a town in the southern territory of Judah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Rumour. (1.) A Reubenite (1 Chr. 5:8). (2.) A Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:13). (3.) One who stood by Ezra when he read the law (Neh. 8:4). (4.) A town in the south of Judah (Josh. 15:26); the same as Sheba (ver. 5).