Shema (1 Chronicles 8:13)

Shema, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:13, was a man of the tribe of Benjamin living during the time of the divided kingdom, the son of Elpaal and brother of Eber, Misham, Shemed, Beriah, Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab.

About Shema (1 Chronicles 8:13)

3. Benjaminite and head of a family in Aijalon, who helped defeat the inhabitants of Gath (1 Chr 8:13).

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Shema, the Article

The declaration “Hear, O Israel, Yahweh our God is one Yahweh” ( Deuteronomy 6:4 ). The name, Shema, comes from the first Hebrew word of the verse, shema, “hear.” Deuteronomy...

Family Relationships

Parents
Elpaal
Half-siblings 11
Eber (1 Chronicles 8:12), Misham, Shemed, Beriah (1 Chronicles 8:13), Zebadiah (1 Chronicles 8:17), Meshullam (1 Chronicles 8:17), Hizki, Heber (1 Chronicles 8:17), Ishmerai, Izliah, Jobab (1 Chronicles 8:18)
Nieces & Nephews 9
Arad, Ahio (1 Chronicles 8:14), Shashak, Jeremoth (1 Chronicles 8:14), Zebadiah, Eder, Michael (1 Chronicles 8:16), Ishpah, Joha
Uncles 8
Jobab (1 Chronicles 8:9), Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, Mirmah, Abitub

Key References

1 Chronicles 8:13

and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath).

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1 Chronicles 8:13

and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath).