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Shammah(2)

Shammah in the Bible — third-born (1CH 2:13) son of Jesse (1SA 16:9) brother of David. Shammah belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 8 scripture passages.

Name meaning: loss; desolation; astonishment

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Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
8 references
Known Names
4 names
Relationships
4 connections

Names & Labels (4)

Shammahproper name
Hebrew
שַׁמָּה
Transliteration
shamah
Meaning
waste
Greek
Σαμα
Reference
1SA 16:9
Strong's
H8048
Shimeahproper name
Hebrew
שִׁמְעָה
Transliteration
shiməah
Meaning
he has heard or he is obedient
Greek
Σαμαα
Reference
2SA 13:3
Strong's
H8093
Shimeiproper name
Hebrew
שִׁמְעִי
Transliteration
shiməiy
Meaning
y-h-v-h has heard' or 'famous'
Greek
Σεμεϊ
Reference
2SA 21:21
Strong's
H8096
Shimeaproper name
Hebrew
שִׁמְעָא
Transliteration
shiməa
Meaning
he has heard or obedient one
Greek
Σαμαα
Reference
1CH 2:13
Strong's
H8092

Family & Relationships (4)

son

Jesse(1SA 16:9)

father

Jonadab(2SA 13:3)
Jonathan(2SA 21:21)

brother

David(2SA 13:3)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shammah in the Bible?

Shammah is described in the Bible as third-born (1CH 2:13) son of Jesse (1SA 16:9) brother of David. Shammah belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Shammah mean?

The name Shammah means “loss; desolation; astonishment” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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