Lexical Definition
שַׁמַּי Shammay (sham-mah'-ee) Shammai N:N-M-P
from שַׁמְלַי; destructive
Shammai.
- § Shammai = "desolate"
- Shammai, the name of three Israelites
1) a Judaite, son of Onam and descendant of Jerahmeel
2) a Judaite, son of Rekem, father of Maon, and descendant of Jerahmeel's brother, Caleb
3) a Judaite, son of Mered and brother of Miriam and Ishbah
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.44
- son of: Rekem (רֶקֶם)
- father of: Maon (מָעוֹן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שַׁמַּי proper name, masculine in Judah:
1. 1Chr 2:28 (twice in verse); 1Chr 2:32, Σαμ(μ)αι, etc.
3. 1Chr 4:17, Σεμεν, Σεμμαι, Σαμι.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:28 · 2:32 · 2:44 · 2:45 · 4:17 |
Profile
Male • Son of Rekem • Father of Maon, ancestor of Caleb
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shammai was the father of Maon and an ancestor of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.44;
- only referred to as Shammai שַׁמַּי;
- a son of Rekem רֶקֶם;
- father of Maon מָעוֹן.
Shammai, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:44-45, was an ancestor of Caleb, a significant figure in the tribe of Judah. He was the father of Maon, who is described as the father of Beth-zur. The text provides a brief genealogical record, tracing the lineage of Caleb back to Shammai. Caleb is known for his faithfulness and loyalty to God during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. He, along with Joshua, was one of the twelve spies sent to explore the land of Canaan. While the other spies brought back a discouraging report, Caleb and Joshua remained confident in God's promise and encouraged the people to trust in Him. As a result, Caleb was rewarded with a portion of the Promised Land. The mention of Shammai in Caleb's genealogy serves to establish his family background and highlight the significance of his descendants in the history of Israel.
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