Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shema, a descendant of Reuben, son of Joel.
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Shema is mentioned in 1Ch.5.8 as a descendant of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is identified as the son of Joel and is listed in the genealogy of the Reubenites who lived in the region of Gilead.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8087
and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.
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