Sabbeus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Sabbeus in the Bible?
Sabbaeus, identified with Shemaiah in Ezra 10:31, appears in 1 Esdras 9:32 as a representative among the returned exiles.
SIGNIFICANCE
Comparing these accounts clarifies the textual variations in the lists of returning exiles between the canonical Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint tradition.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Sabbeus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sabbeus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sabbeus clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:31
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Sabbeus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sabbeus/