Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia The Sabeans are a group mentioned in the Bible, primarily associated with the region of Sheba, which is often linked to the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula, in present-day Yemen. The Sabeans are noted for their wealth, trade, and interactions with Israel and other ancient Near Eastern cultures.Biblical References: 1. Job 1:15 · The Sabeans are first mentioned in the context of a raid on Job's property. "and the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!" . This passage highlights the Sabeans as marauders, emphasizing their role as a threat to Job's prosperity. 2. Isaiah 45:14 · Here, the Sabeans are described as a people of stature and wealth. "This is what the LORD says: 'The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, and those tall Sabeans—they will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you, coming over in chains. They will bow down to you and plead with you, saying, ‘Surely God is with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’" . This passage suggests a future subjugation of the Sabeans, indicating their significance and wealth. 3. Ezekiel 23:42 · The Sabeans are mentioned in a metaphorical context, representing foreign influence and luxury. "The sound of a carefree multitude was around her; Sabeans were brought from the desert along with men from the rabble, and they put bracelets on the wrists of the women and beautiful crowns on their heads." . This reference underscores their association with opulence and trade. Historical and Cultural Context: The Sabeans were part of the ancient South Arabian civilization, known for their advanced culture, architecture, and extensive trade networks. They were renowned for trading in spices, gold, and precious stones, which were highly valued in the ancient world. The kingdom of Sheba, often associated with the Sabeans, is famously linked to the visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon, as described in 1 Kings 10 and 2 Chronicles 9, although the term "Sabeans" is not explicitly used in these accounts. Theological Significance: In the biblical narrative, the Sabeans serve as a symbol of both the wealth of the nations and the transient nature of earthly riches. Their interactions with Israel highlight themes of divine sovereignty and judgment. The prophetic literature often uses the Sabeans to illustrate the eventual submission of all nations to the God of Israel, as seen in Isaiah 45:14. Conclusion: The Sabeans, as depicted in the Bible, represent a complex interplay of wealth, power, and divine purpose. Their presence in the biblical text serves as a reminder of the broader ancient Near Eastern context in which Israel existed and the ultimate sovereignty of God over all nations. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary Sabeanscaptivity; conversion; old age Smith's Bible Dictionary Sabeans[SHEBA] ATS Bible Dictionary SabeansThis word represents two distinct people, who, in accordance with the original Hebrew, might have been more properly called Sebaeans and Shebaeans. 1. The first denotes the inhabitants of the country called SEBA. This appears to have been the great island, or rather peninsula of Meroe, in northern Ethiopia, or Nubia, formed between the Nile and the Astaboras, now Atbara. Upon this peninsula lay a city of the like name, the ruins of which are still visible a few mile north of the modern Shendy. Meroe was a city of priests, whose origin is lost in the highest antiquity. The monarch was chosen by the priests from among themselves; and the government was being theocratic, being managed by the priest according to the oracle of Jupiter Ammon. This was the Seba of the Hebrews, according to Josephus, who mentions at the same time that it was conquered by Cambyses, and received from him the name Meroe, after his sister. With this representation accord the notices of Seba and its inhabitants in Scripture. In Genesis 10:7, their ancestor is said to be a son of Cush, the progenitor of the Ethiopians. In Isaiah 43:3 and Psalm 72:10, Seba is mentioned as a distant and wealthy country; in the former passage, it is connected with Egypt and Ethiopia; and Meroe was one of the most important commercial cities of interior Africa. These Sabeans are described by Herodotus as men of uncommon size. Compare Isaiah 45:14. A branch of this family, it is thought, located themselves near the head of the Persian Gulf; and the Sabeans mentioned in Job 1:15 were probably Cushites. See CUSH and RAAMAH. 2. The inhabitants of the country called SHEBA. The Sheba of Scripture appears to be the Saba of Strabo, situated towards the southern part of Arabia, at a short distance from the coast of the Red Sea, the capital of which was Mariaba, or Mareb. This region, called also Yemen, was probably settled by Sheba the son of Joktan, of the race of Shem, Genesis 10:28 1 Chronicles 1:22. The queen of Sheba, who visited Solomon, 1 Kings 10:1-29 2 Chronicles 9:1-31 Matthew 12:42, and made him presents of gold, ivory, and costly spices, was probably the mistress of this region; indeed, the Sabeans were celebrated, on account of their important commerce in these very products, among the Greeks also, Job 6:19 Isaiah 60:6 Jeremiah 6:20 Ezekiel 27:22 38:13 Psalm 72:10,15 Joel 3:8. The tradition of this visit of the queen of Sheba to Solomon has maintained itself among the Arabs, who call her Balkis, and affirm that she became the wife of Solomon. Besides the Joktanite Sabaeans, two others of the same name are mentioned in the Bible. 1. A son of Jokshan, and grandson of Abraham and Keturah, Genesis 10:28 2. A grandson of Cush. It is possible that these descendants of the Ethiopian Sheba may have had their residence in Africa; but the question of these two Shebas is obscure and difficult to determine. The Sebaeans and Shebaeans are both mentioned in the same prophecy, Psalm 72:10, as coming to lay their offerings at the feet of Christ. Easton's Bible Dictionary Descendants of Seba (Genesis 10:7); Africans (Isaiah 43:3). They were "men of stature," and engaged in merchandise (Isaiah 45:14). Their conversion to the Lord was predicted (Psalm 72:10). This word, in Ezek. 23:42, should be read, as in the margin of the Authorized Version, and in the Revised Version, "drunkards." Another tribe, apparently given to war, is mentioned in Job 1:15. Strong's Hebrew 7614. Sheba -- a territory in SW Arabia, also the name of one or ...... of Noah NASB Word Usage Sabeans (1), Sheba (22). Sheba, Sabeans. Of foreign origin; Sheba, the name of three early progenitors of ... /hebrew/7614.htm - 6k 7615. Shebai -- descendant of Sheba 5436. Sebaim -- inhab. of Seba Library Against the Heresy of one Noetus. Uniformity in all Things. How Every Nation was Denominated from their First Inhabitants. A Little Sanctuary That Christ is God. The Story of Job The Manich??an System. The Relation of Manich??ism to the Old Babylonian Religion as Seen ... Outline of Manich??an History. By Evidence Gathered from Scripture the Unity of Father and Son is ... Thesaurus Sabeans (4 Occurrences)... Job 1:15. Multi-Version Concordance Sabeans (4 Occurrences). 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