Encyclopedia entry
Sheth
Disambiguation
The source enumerates 2 distinct subjects under Sheth. Jump to one below, or read in order.
Tumult.
Sheth (1)
#“The children of Sheth” (Num. 24:17); R.V., “the sons of tumult,” which is probably the correct rendering, as there is no evidence that this is a proper name here.
Sheth (2)
#The antediluvian patriarch (1 Chr. 1:1).
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(compensation).
The patriarch Seth. (1 Chronicles 1:1) In the Authorized Version of (Numbers 24:17) not a proper name, but there is reason to regard it as an appellative. Read instead of “the sons of Sheth.” “the suns of tumult.” Comp. (Jeremiah 48:45)
In the Bible
2
Verses where Sheth is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 1:1
Adam, Seth, Enosh,
- Numbers 24:17
I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
Scripture on Sheth
3
Sheth references
4
Voices on Sheth
2
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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