Lexical Definition
שַׁמָּא Shammâʼ (sham-maw') Shammah N:N-M-P
from שָׁמֵם; desolation
Shamma.
- § Shamma = "desert"
- Shamma, an Israelite
1) an Asherite, son of Zophar
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְשַׁמָּ֧א | and Shamma | 1Chr.7.37 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.37
- son of: Zophah (צוֹפַח)
- brother of: Suah (סוּחַ), Harnepher (חַרְנֶפֶר), Shual (שׁוּעָל), Beri (בֵּרִי), Imrah (יִמְרָה), Bezer (בֶּצֶר), Hod (הוֹד), Shilshah (שִׁלְשָׁה), Ithran (יִתְרָן) and Beera (בְּאֵרָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שַׁמָּא proper name, masculine in Asher,1Chr 7:37, Σεμ(μ)α, etc.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 7:37 |
Profile
Male • Son of Zophah • Son of Zophah, descendant of Asher
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shamma was a son of Zophah and a descendant of Asher.
- A man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.37;
- only referred to as Shamma שַׁמָּא;
- son of Zophah צוֹפַח;
- a brother of Suah סוּחַ, Harnepher חַרְנֶפֶר, Shual שׁוּעָל, Beri בֵּרִי, Imrah יִמְרָה, Bezer בֶּצֶר, Hod הוֹד, Shilshah שִׁלְשָׁה, Ithran יִתְרָן and Beera בְּאֵרָא.
Shamma, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:37, was a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is identified as the son of Zophah, indicating his place within the genealogy of the tribe of Asher. The text provides a list of Asher's descendants, tracing the lineage through several generations. Shamma's mention in this genealogical record serves to highlight the importance of family lines and the preservation of tribal identity. No further details about Shamma's life or his role within the tribe are provided in the biblical text. The inclusion of his name in the genealogy suggests that he was a recognized member of the tribe of Asher and contributed to the continuation of the family line.
All entries for Shamma: שַׁמָּא