Bible Dictionary
Sheshai
Sheshai was one of the sons or clans of Anak who lived in Hebron. The Anakim were expelled from the area during Israel’s conquest under Caleb.
Definition
Sheshai was one of the sons of Anak and perhaps the name of an old Hebronite clan.
Biblical Usage
Sheshai lived at Hebron when the Israelites approached the land. The Anakim were expelled by Caleb during the conquest.
Historical Background
Sheshai is associated with the Anakim of Hebron and appears in variant forms in the Greek versions.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whitish, one of the sons of Anak (Num. 13:22). When the Israelites obtained possession of the country the sons of Anak were expelled and slain (Josh. 15:14; Judg. 1:10).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(noble), one of the three sons of Anak who dwelt in Hebron. (Numbers 13:22) (B.C. 1445.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>she'-shi (sheshay): One of the sons of Anak, perhaps an old Hebronite clan name. (Sayce combines the name with Sasu, the root sh-c-h, the Egyptian name for the Syrian Bedouins.) The clan lived in Hebron at the time of the conquest and was expelled by Caleb (Nu 13:22, Codex Vaticanus Sessei; Codex Alexandrinus Semei; Jos 15:14, Codex Vaticanus Sousei; Codex Alexandrinus Sousai; Jud 1:10, Codex Vaticanus Sessei; Codex Alexandrinus Geththi).</p>