Lexical Definition
שָׁמָע Shâmâʻ (shaw-maw') Shama N:N-M-P
from שָׁמַע; obedient
Shama.
- § Shama = "obedient"
- Shama, an Israelite
1) son of Hotham the Aroerite, brother of Jeiel, both listed as mighty warriors of David
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שָׁמָע֙ | Shama | 1Chr.11.44 |
| Σάμμα | Shama | LXX.1Chr.11.44 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.44
- son of: Hotham (חוֹתָם)
- brother of: Jeiel (יְעִיאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שָׁמָע proper name, masculine a hero of David 1Chr 11:44, Σαμαθα, Σαμμα (compare Osem. שמע on scarab ClGannJAS 1883 Fev.- Mars, 135, No. 9; also on seal from Megiddo (1904), compare KauMitth. u. Nachr. DPV, 1904, 2 f f.).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 11:44 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Mighty man in David's army, a Harodite
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shama, the son of Hotham the Aroerite, was one of the mighty men in David's army.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.44;
- only referred to as Shama שָׁמָע;
- son of Hotham חוֹתָם;
- a brother of Jeiel יְעִיאֵל.
Shama, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:44, was one of the mighty men who served in King David's army. He is identified as the son of Hotham the Aroerite, indicating his family background. 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. Shama's inclusion in this list highlights his significant contributions to David's victories and his position as a trusted and valiant soldier. The text does not provide further details about Shama's specific accomplishments or the battles in which he participated. However, 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 Shama: שָׁמָע