Sheba Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Sheba, a descendant of Joktan, is associated with the ancient kingdom of Sheba in southern Arabia, known for its wealth and trade.
son of Joktan (GEN 10:28)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Joktan › Sheba
Names
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Sheba
captivity; old man; repose; oath
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Sheba
· Also called · H7614 none · GEN 10:28 oath or seven
- en son of Joktan · Title
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שְׁבָא
shəva · H7614 · GEN 10:28 oath or seven
- he שְׁבָא · H7614H
- el Σαβευ Sabeu · none · GEN 10:28
- bg Сава
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Conditional birth estimate
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
The anchors give incompatible conditional intervals. This calculation establishes no birth year.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
2 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2232 BC – 2022 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
3 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2237 BC – 1922 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
5 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2222 BC – 1697 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
6 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2297 BC – 1667 BC |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
7 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2773 BC – 2038 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
8 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2930 BC – 2090 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3092 BC – 2147 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3132 BC – 2082 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3269 BC – 2114 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3309 BC – 2049 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3354 BC – 1989 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3679 BC – 2314 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3419 BC – 1949 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3654 BC – 2184 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3655 BC – 2185 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3499 BC – 1924 BC |
Sheba Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Sheba, mentioned in Gen 10:28 and 1Ch 1:22, was a descendant of Joktan, who was a descendant of Shem, one of Noah's sons. Joktan's descendants are associated with the peoples and tribes of southern Arabia. Sheba, in particular, is linked to the ancient kingdom of Sheba, located in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula, in modern-day Yemen. The Sabeans, the inhabitants of Sheba, were renowned for their wealth, trade in spices, gold, and precious stones, and their influential position in the ancient Near Eastern trade network. The connection between Sheba, the descendant of Joktan, and the kingdom of Sheba suggests that the Joktanites may have been among the early settlers and founders of this prosperous kingdom. The mention of Sheba in the Table of Nations (Genesis 10) and the genealogy in 1 Chronicles highlights the spread and distribution of the descendants of Noah's sons after the Flood and their role in populating various regions of the ancient world.
Sheba 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Heb. id. A son of Joktan (Gen. 10:28), probably the founder of the Sabeans.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Sheba_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Sheba@Gen.10.28-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, sheba_2568)