Sheal
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Sheal in the Bible?
Sheal was one of the Israelites who had taken foreign wives, specifically mentioned in Ezra 10:29 and 1 Esdras 9:30.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Sheal provides concrete evidence of the demographic challenges and social tensions surrounding intermarriage that prompted the religious reforms described in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Sheal reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sheal in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sheal clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:29
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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
"Sheal." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sheal/