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Shammah

People & Groups • Old Testament
Shammah was the name of several men, including an Edomite chief, a brother of David, and two of David’s mighty warriors. The name appears in several related forms in the biblical genealogies.
Biblical Usage
The son of Jesse served with Saul and was connected with David’s family. Shammah son of Agee was one of David’s three mighty men who held a field against the Philistines. Another Shammah was one of David’s thirty and is called Shammoth or Shamhuth in parallel lists.
Scripture References
Genesis 36:13 Genesis 36:17 1 Samuel 16:9 2 Samuel 13:3 1 Chronicles 2:13 2 Samuel 23:11 2 Samuel 23:12 2 Samuel 23:25 1 Chronicles 11:27 1 Chronicles 1:37 1 Samuel 17:13 2 Samuel 23:11-17 1 Chronicles 27:8 2 Samuel 23:32 2 Samuel 23:33 1 Chronicles 11:34