Atlas Biblica

    name · 2 places and 5 people

    Sheba

    2 places and 5 people in the registry answer to the name Sheba. One of them is named otherwise and called Sheba in the text.

    01 — Candidates

    Which Sheba

    Ordered by how often the text names each one, the entities called Sheba before those that answer to it. Where two read the same, the registry says no more than that — the first reference is what separates them.

    1. Shebaplace

      First named in 1 Kings 10:1 · 16 verses

      Sheba, also referred to as the South, was a kingdom known for its wealth, trade, and the visit of its queen to King Solomon (<ref="1Ki. 10:1-13; 2Chr. 9:1-12; Ps. 72:10, 15; Isa. 60:6; Jer. 6:20; Ezek. 27:22-23; 38:13; Luke 11:31">1Ki. 10:1-13; 2Chr. 9:1-12; Ps. 72:10, 15; Isa. 60:6; Jer. 6:20; Ezek. 27:22-23; 38:13; Luke 11:31</ref>).STEPBible TIPNR

    2. Shebaperson

      First named in 2 Samuel 20:1 · 8 verses

      Sheba, a Benjamite, led a rebellion against King David but was ultimately defeated, and his head was delivered to Joab.STEPBible TIPNR

    3. Shebaperson

      First named in Genesis 10:7 · 6 verses

      The Sabeans, descendants of Cush, were known for their wealth, trade in spices and precious stones, and were mentioned in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.STEPBible TIPNR

    4. Shebaperson

      First named in Genesis 10:28 · 2 verses

      Sheba, a descendant of Joktan, is associated with the ancient kingdom of Sheba in southern Arabia, known for its wealth and trade.STEPBible TIPNR

    5. Shebaperson

      First named in Genesis 25:3 · 2 verses

      Sheba was one of the sons of Jokshan, a descendant of Abraham through his wife Keturah, and is associated with the peoples of southern Arabia.STEPBible TIPNR

    6. Shebaperson

      First named in 1 Chronicles 5:13 · one verse

      Sheba was one of the Gadite leaders who lived in Bashan during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah.STEPBible TIPNR

    7. Beershebaplace

      First named in Genesis 21:14 · 33 verses

      Beersheba (Sheba or Shibah) was an important city in southern Israel, associated with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (Multiple references, see article for details)STEPBible TIPNR

      Called Sheba in the text; named Beersheba.

    02 — Elsewhere

    Every one of them, and the rest

    A name page answers one question and ends here, so the routes out are the indexes the candidates came from.

    IndexPlacesEvery place in Atlas Biblica, most connected first.IndexPeopleEvery person in Atlas Biblica, most connected first.IndexShared namesEvery name in the registry carried by more than one person, place or group.