Shema. [Shem'a]

1. City in Judah. Joshua 15: 26. Not identified.

2. Son of Hebron, a descendant of Caleb. 1 Chr. 2: 43, 44.

3 . Son of Joel, a Reubenite. 1 Chr. 5: 8. Apparently the same as SHEMAIAH in 1 Chr. 5: 4.

4. Son of Elpaal and one of the 'heads' of the Benjamites. 1 Chr. 8:

13. Perhaps the same as SHIMHI in 1 Chr. 8: 21.

5. One who stood by Ezra when the law was read. Neh. 8: 4.