Word Study

The meaning of שַׁמְהוּת

Understanding Shamhûwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H8049
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שַׁמְהוּת

Phoneticsham-hooth'
TransliterationShamhûwth
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

for שַׁמָּה; desolation Shamhuth. - § Shamhuth = "desolation" - Shamhuth, an Israelite 1) the 5th captain (of the military divisions) for the 5th month in the time of David 1a) also 'Shammoth' (שַׁמּוֹת) and 'Shammah' (שַׁמָּה)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 27:8

The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שַׁמְהוּת' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 27:8?