Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Shittah (; plur..] ) means in Chaldee a line or series. Thus, the passage in Isa 30:8, , Noted in a book, is rendered by the Targum, , Register it on the lines of the book. The passage in the Son 5:13, His cheeks are like beds of balsam, is rendered] , i.e. were written … Continue reading “Shittah”

Shitrai (Heb. Shitray’, [marg. Shirtay’, ], my decisions, or decisive; Sept. v v.r.]), a Sharonite who had charge of David’s herds feeding in Sharon (1Ch 27:29). B.C. 1043. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shitrai 1Ch 27:29. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Shitrai SHITRAI.A Sharonite who was over king Davids herds that fed in … Continue reading “Shitrai”

Shishak I =Sheshonk I., king of Egypt. His reign was one of great national success, and a record of his wars and conquests adorns the portico of what are called the “Bubastite kings” at Karnak, the ancient Thebes. Among these conquests is a record of that of Judea. In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign … Continue reading “Shishak I”

SHISHAK A king of Egypt, who declared war against Rehoboam king of Judah in the fifth year of his reign. He entered Judah, B. C. 971, with an innumerable multitude of people out of Egypt, the countries of Lubim, of Suchim, and of Cush, captured the strongest places in the country, and carried away from … Continue reading “Shishak”

Shisha (Heb. Shisha’, , an orthographical variation of Shavsha [q.v.]; Sept. v.r. ), father of Elihoreph and Ahiah, Solomon’s secretaries (1Ki 4:3); elsewhere called Shavsha (1Ch 18:16), etc. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shisha 1Ki 4:3. (See SHAVSHA.) 1Ch 18:16. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Shisha SHISHA.See Shavsha. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the … Continue reading “Shisha”

Shirley, Walter Augustus, D.D. was a member of, the noble house of Ferrers and the son of Rev. Walter Shirley, vicar of Woodford, Northamptonshire. He was born at Westport, Mayo County, Ireland, in 1797, and was educated at Winchester College, and New College, Oxford, of which he was a fellow. He became curate to his … Continue reading “Shirley, Walter Augustus, D.D.”

Shirley, Walter the rector of Loughrea, Galway County, Ireland, was a cousin of the countess,of Huntingdon. He was born in 1725 and died in 1786. He published, Twelve Sermons (Dublin; reprinted Lond. 1763 [some 1764], 12mo): poems, Liberty, an Ode; The Judgment and some Hymns (Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing is believed to be … Continue reading “Shirley, Walter”

Shirley, James Poet and dramatist, b. in London, 18 Sept., 1596; d. there Oct., 1666. As a boy he attended the Merchant Taylors School, from October, 1608, to June, 1612, matriculating at St. John’s College, Oxford, in the latter year; he there won the esteem of Laud, the president of the college. In 1617 he … Continue reading “Shirley, James”

Shirer, John Wesley a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Muskingutm County, (Dec. 19, 1821, and united with the Church in 1842. He was licensed to preach Jan. 30, 1847, and the same year was admitted into the Pittsburgh Conference. He continued in the active ministry, with the exception of two years … Continue reading “Shirer, John Wesley”

Shire mote the highest of the three motes, or courts among the Saxons, was held twice a year, and was composed of the freeholders. Hearing both civil and ecclesiastical causes, the shire mote was presided over by an ealdorman and a bishop, who were not the absolute judges, being present chiefly to keep order and … Continue reading “Shire mote”