Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Shuah was a son of Abraham and Keturah, and his descendants formed a tribe.
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Shuah is mentioned in Gen.25.2 and 1Ch.1.32 as one of the sons of Abraham and his second wife, Keturah. After the death of Sarah, Abraham took Keturah as his wife, and she bore him six sons, including Shuah. These sons were sent away with gifts to the east, away from Abraham's son Isaac, to whom he gave his main inheritance. Shuah's descendants formed a tribe, although no further details about their history or location are provided in the biblical text. The mention of Shuah and his brothers demonstrates Abraham's fulfillment of God's promise to make him the father of many nations, even though the covenant was primarily established through his son Isaac.
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Prostration; a pit. (1.) One of Abraham’s sons by Keturah (Gen. 25:2; Chr. 1:32). (2.) 1 Chr. 4:11.
ditch; swimming; humiliation
SHU'AH (a pit). A son of Abraham by Keturah. Gen 25:2; 1 Chr 1:32. Bildad is called the Shuhite. Job 2:11. A name in 1 Chr 4:11.
SHU'AH (a pit). A son of Abraham by Keturah. Gen 25:2; 1 Chr 1:32. Bildad is called the Shuhite. Job 2:11. A name in 1 Chr 4:11.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7744
and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
The sons born to Keturah, Abrahamʼs concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.
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