Shema שֶׁ֫מַע
Son of Elpaal, a Benjaminite
Who is Shema in the Bible?
Shema was a son of Elpaal and a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:13. He served as one of the heads of his father's house among the inhabitants of Aijalon, alongside his brother Beriah. According to the biblical record, Shema and Beriah drove out the inhabitants of Gath, though few details are provided about this military action or the circumstances surrounding it. His significance lies primarily in the genealogical record of Benjamin, documenting the family lineages and leadership structures of the tribe during Israel's early settlement period.
Biography
Shema is mentioned in 1Ch.8.13 as one of the sons of Elpaal, who was a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed along with his brother Beriah as the heads of the fathers' houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon. Shema and Beriah drove out the inhabitants of Gath, but no additional details are given about this event or Shema's life.
Family
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Siblings
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- Shemed Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalSon of Elpaal, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Beriah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalBenjamite leader who drove out the GittitesView full profile →
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- Hizki Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite descendant of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Heber Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Ishmerai Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalDescendant of Benjamin through Elpaal.View full profile →
- Izliah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Jobab Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA son of Elpaal, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 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)."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֶׁ֫מַע |