Bible Dictionary
Shammua
Shammua was the name of a Reubenite spy sent to explore Canaan, a son of David, and a Levite living in Jerusalem under Nehemiah.
Definition
Shammua was the name of a Reubenite spy, a son of David, and a Levite living under Nehemiah. The name is associated with hearing or being renowned.
Biblical Usage
The Reubenite Shammua was one of the spies sent by Moses to search the land. Another Shammua was among David’s sons, while a Levite named Shammua lived in Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s time.
Historical Background
Shammua appears in both wilderness and royal genealogical settings, as well as in the postexilic community under Nehemiah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Heard. (1.) One of the spies sent out by Moses to search the land (Num. 13:4). He represented the tribe of Reuben. (2.) One of David’s sons (1 Chr. 14:4; 3:5, “Shimea;” 2 Sam. 5:14). (3.) A Levite under Nehemiah (11:17).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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