Bible Dictionary
Shamhuth
Shamhuth was the captain of David’s army division assigned to the fifth month. He is also identified with Shammah or Shammoth in parallel lists.
Definition
Shamhuth was the captain assigned to the fifth month in David’s organization of the army. The name is identified with related forms such as Shammah and Shammoth.
Biblical Usage
Shamhuth appears in the list of commanders appointed over David’s monthly military divisions.
Historical Background
The supplied material places Shamhuth in David’s period, about 1020 B.C., and directs comparison with related names in the military lists.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(desolation), the fifth captain for the fifth month in David’s arrangement of his army. (1 Chronicles 27:8) (B.C. 1020.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sham'-huth.</p><p>See SHAMMUAH, IV.</p>