Sheshai שֵׁשַׁי
Anakite giant defeated by Caleb
Biography
Sheshai was one of the Anakite giants who inhabited the land of Canaan before the Israelite conquest. In Num.13.22, he is mentioned along with his brothers Ahiman and Talmai as descendants of Anak, living in Hebron. The Anakites were known for their great stature and strength, which greatly intimidated the Israelite spies who were sent to scout out the land.
In Jos.15.14 and Jdg.1.10, Sheshai is again mentioned as one of the three Anakite giants defeated by Caleb during the conquest of Hebron. Caleb, one of the faithful spies who had encouraged the Israelites to trust in God's power, was given Hebron as his inheritance. He successfully drove out Sheshai and his brothers, claiming the land for the tribe of Judah. The defeat of Sheshai and the other Anakites was a significant victory for the Israelites and a testament to Caleb's faith and courage.
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In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 13:22
"They went up by the South, and came to Hebron; and Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were there. (Now Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)"
Joshua 1 verse
- Joshua 15:14
"Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak."
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Judges 1 verse
- Judges 1:10
"Judah went against the Canaanites who lived in Hebron. (The name of Hebron before that was Kiriath Arba.) They struck Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֵׁשַׁי | H8344 |
Sheshai
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).
she'-shan (sheshan; Sosan): A Jerahmeelite whose daughter married his servant Jarha (1Ch 2:31,34,35). The