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Shiza

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Shiza was a Reubenite and the father of Adina, one of David’s warriors.

Definition

Shiza was a Reubenite and the father of Adina. Adina was one of David’s leading warriors, so Shiza is identified in the genealogical record through his relationship to this member of David’s forces.

Biblical Usage

Shiza appears in the record of David’s warriors as the father of Adina. The supplied material does not give a further account of his own actions.

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(splendor), a Reubenite, father of Adina, (1 Chronicles 11:42) one of David’s warriors. (B.C. 1043.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shi'-za (shiza; Saiza): A Reubenite, one of David's leading warriors (1Ch 11:42).</p>
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