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Shamgar
Shamgar in the Bible — struck down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad (JDG 3:31). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “named a stranger; he is here a stranger”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Shamgarproper name
- Hebrew
- שַׁמְגַּ֣ר
- Transliteration
- shaməgar
- Meaning
- Shimke gave [a son]
- Greek
- Σαμεγαρ
- Reference
- JDG 3:31
- Strong's
- H8044
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Anath(JDG 3:31)
Notes
struck down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shamgar in the Bible?
Shamgar is described in the Bible as struck down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad (JDG 3:31).
What does the name Shamgar mean?
The name Shamgar means “named a stranger; he is here a stranger” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.