People of the Bible · Tribe of Judah

Sheva, son of Caleb

The name Sheva means “vanity; elevation; fame; tumult.” Sheva is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 2:49.

Family of Sheva

Who was Sheva?

Heb. Shebher. (1.) The son of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:49).

(2.) Heb. Sheva’, one of David’s scribes (2 Sam. 20:25).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Sheva

  • 1 Chronicles 2:49

    She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.