Sheshai Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Sheshai, one of the Anakite giants, was defeated by Caleb during the conquest of Canaan.
descendant of Anak (NUM 13:22)
Lineage: Arba › Anak › Sheshai
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six; mercy; flax
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· Also called · H8343 none · NUM 13:22 noble
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שֵׁשַׁ֤י
sheshai · H8343 · NUM 13:22 noble
- he שֵׁשַׁי · H8344
- el Σουσι Sousi · none · NUM 13:22
- bg Сесай
Mentioned in (3)
SDA Books (15)
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Патриарси И Пророци Ellen Gould White · BG · 2 related paragraphs
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EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 1 Ellen Gould White · EN · 2 related paragraphs
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From Eternity Past Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903) Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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Patriarchs and Prophets Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 1 1SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 11 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2 2SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 20 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 3 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 4 4SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 3 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5 5SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 6 6SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 2 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 7 7SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
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Selected Messages Book 3 Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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The Review and Herald Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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The Story of Redemption Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
Sheshai Article
STEPBible TIPNR
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.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Sheshai_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Sheshai@Num.13.22-Jdg) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, sheshai_2671)