Lexical Definition
אָגֵא ʼÂgêʼ (aw-gay') Agee N:N-M-P
of uncertain derivation (compare אֲגַג)
Agee.
- § Agee = "I shall increase"
- Age, an Israelite
1) father of a warrior of David
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אָגֵ֖א | Agee | 2Sam.23.11 |
| Αγά | of Agee | LXX.2Sam.23.11 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.11
- father of: Shammah (שַׁמָּא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אָגֵא proper name, masculine (fugitive ?) father of a hero of David 2Sam 23:11 (insert also 1Chr 11:13 DrSm).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:11 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:13 |
Profile
Male • Father of Shammah • Father of Shammah, one of David's mighty men
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Agee the Hararite was the father of Shammah, one of David's mighty men. (2Sa.23.11)
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.11;
- only referred to as Agee אָגֵא;
- father of Shammah שַׁמָּא.
Agee is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Shammah the Hararite, who was one of King David's mighty men. Shammah is known for his brave stand against the Philistines in a field of lentils, where he defended the field and struck down the Philistines, bringing about a great victory.
All entries for Agee: אָגֵא
Related Profiles:
- Shammah (child)