Lexical Definition
שַׁמּוּעַ Shammûwaʻ (sham-moo'-ah) Shammua N:N-M-P
from שָׁמֵם; renowned
Shammua, Shammuah.
- § Shammua = "renowned"
- Shammua, the name of four Israelites
1) son of Zaccur and the spy from the tribe of Reuben
2) son of David by his wife Bathsheba
2a) also 'Shammuah' and 'Shimea'
3) aLevite, son of Galal and father of Abda who lived in Jerusalem after the return from exile in the time of Nehemiah
3a) also 'Shemaiah'
4) a priest, head of the family of Bilgah in the time of Joiakim after the return from exile
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שַׁמּ֖וּעַ | Shammua | Num.13.4 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.13.4
- son of: Zaccur (זַכּוּר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Also see: שִׁמְעָא
שַׁמּוּעַ
proper name, masculine 1. son of David 2Sam 5:14 = 1Chr 14:4 Σαμμους [ε], Σαμαα (= שִׁמְעָא
2.).
2. Reubenite, Num 13:4, Σαμουηλ, Σαλαμιηλ etc.
3. Levite, Neh 11:17 (= שְׁמַעְיָה 1Chr 9:16), Σαμουει, etc.; 1Chr 12:18* (? same person), ᵐ5L Σαμουε.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:4 |
| 2 Samuel | 5:14 |
| 1 Chronicles | 9:16 · 12:18* · 14:4 |
| Nehemiah | 11:17 |
Profile
Male • Son of Zaccur • Spy from the tribe of Reuben
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Shammua, the son of Zaccur, was the spy representing the tribe of Reuben who was sent to explore the land of Canaan.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.13.4;
- only referred to as Shammua שַׁמּוּעַ;
- a son of Zaccur זַכּוּר.
Shammua, mentioned in Numbers 13:4, was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He was the son of Zaccur and represented the tribe of Reuben. The twelve spies, one from each tribe, were chosen to assess the land, its inhabitants, and its resources. After forty days of exploration, the spies returned with their report. While ten of the spies brought back a discouraging report, emphasizing the strength of the inhabitants and the fortified cities, Caleb and Joshua, two of the spies, remained confident in God's promise and encouraged the people to trust in Him. The text does not provide any specific details about Shammua's role or his perspective during this mission. However, his inclusion in the list of spies highlights the importance of the task and the representation of each tribe in the reconnaissance of the Promised Land.
All entries for Shammua: שַׁמּוּעַ
Related Profiles:
- Zaccur (father)