Shema. [Shem'a]
1. City in Judah. Joshua 15:26. Not identified.
2. Son of Hebron, a descendant of Caleb. 1 Chronicles 2:43, 1 Chronicles 1:2.
3. Son of Joel, a Reubenite. 1 Chronicles 5:8. Apparently the same as SHEMAIAH in 1 Chronicles 5:4.
4. Son of Elpaal and one of the 'heads' of the Benjamites. 1 Chronicles 8:13. Perhaps the same as SHIMHI in 1 Chronicles 8:21.
5. One who stood by Ezra when the law was read. Nehemiah 8:4.