# Saleh ibn Shefia — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Saleh ibn Shefia in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Saleh, ibn Shefia

**First appearance:** 0045-book-iv-extending-to-akaba

## Who they are

A sheikh of the Beni Atiyeh tribe.

## In the story

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xix)

Mentioned as a fat man who made comic grievance of Feisal's quick meals.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxiii)

Leads the Arab landing party of Harb and Juheina peasants for the Wejh attack.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxvi)

Leads the ibn Shefia battalion, described as a tubby, vulgar, and energetic man.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxvii)

His son led the capture of Wejh, reporting nearly twenty casualties.

### [LXXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxxviii)

Hosted Lawrence in his tent during the journey.

### [CIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/civ)

Guide for Buxton's column, criticized for losing the way between Thlaithukhwat and Bair.

### [CV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cv)

Sent to spread rumors among the villagers to mislead the Turks.

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