Bible Dictionary
Shamma
Shamma was an Asherite, one of the sons of Zophar, listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
Definition
Shamma was an Asherite and one of the sons of Zophar. The name is associated with astonishment.
Biblical Usage
Shamma is listed in 1 Chronicles 7:37 in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
Historical Background
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Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(astonishment), one of the sons of Zophar, an Asherite. (1 Chronicles 7:37)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sham'-a (shamma'; Codex Vaticanus Sema; Codex Alexandrinus Samma): An Asherite (1Ch 7:37).</p>