bikh.ri identifies Sheba in the repeated designation “son of Bichri” during the pursuit and removal of the man opposing David.

The attested use is a proper-name designation within “Sheba son of Bichri,” identifying the man whom Israel follows away from David, whom Joab’s forces pursue, and whose surrender ends the threat.

1. Proper-name designation for Sheba’s father · dominant

   In every occurrence the form is tagged Noun · Proper and occurs in the designation “Sheba son of Bichri.” In 2 Samuel 20:1 the APB renders Sheba’s announcement against David after naming him this way; 2 Samuel 20:6 and 2 Samuel 20:7 identify the same man as the object of pursuit, and 2 Samuel 20:21 and 2 Samuel 20:22 name him as the man to be handed over and then executed.

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In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the verses, the APB consistently presents the term within “Sheba son of Bichri,” with 2 Samuel 20:21 adding “by name.” Its wording confirms the identifying phrase rather than isolating a separate English rendering for the term.