Shemuel

Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(heard by God).

• A commissioner appointed from the tribe of Simeon to divide the land of Canaan. (Numbers 34:20) (B.C. 1450.)

• Samuel the prophet. (1 Chronicles 6:33)

• Son of Tola, and one of the chiefs of the tribe of Issachar, (1 Chronicles 7:2) (B.C. 1014.)

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Heard of God. (1.) The son of Ammihud. He represented Simeon in the division of the land (Num. 34:20).

(2.) Used for “Samuel” (1 Chr. 6:33, R.V.).

(3.) A prince of the tribe of Issachar (1 Chr. 7:2).

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