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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”
Profile
- 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
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.