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Shammai
Shammai in the Bible — son of Onam, son of Jerahmeel (1CH 2:28). Shammai belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “my name; my desolations”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Shammaiproper name
- Hebrew
- שַׁמַּי
- Transliteration
- samay
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h has heard
- Greek
- Σαμαι
- Reference
- 1CH 2:28
- Strong's
- H8060
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shammai in the Bible?
Shammai is described in the Bible as son of Onam, son of Jerahmeel (1CH 2:28). Shammai belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Shammai mean?
The name Shammai means “my name; my desolations” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.