Lexical Definition

‎שַׁמָּה‎ Shammâh (sham-maw') Shammah ^N:N-M-P
the same as ‎שַׁמָּה‎

Shammah.

• § Shammah = "astonishment"
• Shammah, the name of an Edomite and four Israelites

1) son of Reuel, grandson of Esau, and a chief of Edom
2) the 3rd son of Jesse and a brother of David
3) son of Agee the Hararite and one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors
4) the Harodite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors
5) another Hararite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.33
• father of: Jonathan (יְהוֹנָתָן); also called Shagee (KJV: Shage) at 1Ch.11.34
• Also named: sha.geh (‎ש‎ָׁ‎ג‎ֵ‎ה‎ "Shagee" שָׁגֶא)

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Also see: שִׁמְעָא | שִׁמְעִי | שַׁמּוֹת | שַׁמְהוּת

II. ‎שַׁמָּה‎

proper name, masculine 1. in Edom Gen 36:13; Gen 36:17; 1Chr 1:37 usually Σομε.

2. third son of Jesse 1Sam 16:9; 1Sam 17:13, Σαμ(μ)α, ᵐ5^L Σαμαα; see ‎שִׁמְעָא‎, ‎שִׁמְעָה‎, ‎שִׁמְעִי‎.

3. Σαμαια(ς), etc., heroes of David:
a. 2Sam 23:11 (omitted accidentally || 1Chr 11:13 Dr), v1Chr 11:33.
b. v1Chr 11:25 = ‎שַׁמּוֺת‎ 1Chr 11:27, Σαμαωθ, Σαμ(μ)ωθ; probably also ‎שַׁמְהוּת‎ 1Chr 27:8. p 1030,1035

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Profile

Male • David's warrior • Mighty man in David's army, son of Agee the Hararite

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Shammah (or Shagee) the Hararite, the son of Agee, was one of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and skill in battle.

• A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.33;
• referred to as Shammah שַׁמָּה, or Shagee (KJV= Shage) שָׁגֶא;
• father of Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָן.

Shammah (or Shagee), mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:33 and 1 Chronicles 11:34, was one of the mighty men who served in King David's army. He is identified as the son of Agee the Hararite, indicating his family lineage and possibly his place of origin. The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors who demonstrated exceptional bravery and loyalty to David throughout his military campaigns. They were renowned for their strength, courage, and military prowess. Shammah's inclusion in this list highlights his significant contributions to David's victories and his position as a trusted and valiant soldier. Although the text does not provide specific details about Shammah's individual achievements, his recognition as one of David's mighty men suggests that he played a notable role in establishing and maintaining the king's reign over Israel.

All entries for Shammah or Shagee: שַׁמָּה ☩ שָׁגֶא

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• Jonathan (child)