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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שַׁמַּ֔י | Shammai | 1Chr.4.17 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.17
- son of: Mered (מֶרֶד) and Bithiah (בִּתְיָה)
- brother of: Miriam (מִרְיָם) and Ishbah (יִשְׁבַּח)
- half-brother of: Jered (יֶרֶד), Heber (חֶבֶר) and Jekuthiel (יְקוּתִיאֵל)
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 Mered • Son of Mered
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Shammai, the son of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh and Mered who was a descendant of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah(?) living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.17;
- only referred to as Shammai שַׁמַּי;
- son of Mered מֶרֶד and Bithiah בִּתְיָה;
- a brother of Miriam מִרְיָם and Ishbah יִשְׁבַּח;
- half-brother of: Jered יֶרֶד, Heber חֶבֶר and Jekuthiel יְקוּתִיאֵל.
Shammai, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:17, was a descendant of Judah and the son of Rekem. He is identified as the father of Maon, indicating his place within the genealogical record of Judah. The text does not provide any specific details about Shammai's life or his role within the family. However, his inclusion in the genealogy serves to trace the lineage of Judah and highlight the importance of documenting and preserving family records. The mention of Shammai and his son Maon contributes to the overall understanding of the descendants of Judah and their place within the broader history of Israel. These genealogical records were crucial in establishing family ties, inheritance rights, and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.
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