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What Does the Bible Say About Shammah?

7 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Shammah in the Bible

Discover 7 Bible verses about shammah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shammah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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Top 7 Verses About Shammah

  1. 1
    Genesis 36:13
    And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 36:17
    And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
    KJV
  3. 3
    2 Samuel 23:11
    And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. into: or, for foraging
    KJV
  4. 4
    2 Samuel 23:12
    But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
    KJV
  5. 5
    2 Samuel 23:25
    Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
    KJV
  6. 6
    2 Samuel 23:33
    Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Chronicles 1:37
    The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
    KJV

Subtopics of Shammah

1. Son of Reuel
2. David' s brother
Called SHIMEAH
Called SHIMMA
Called SHIMEA
3. One of David' s mighty men, son of Agee
4. One of David' s mighty
Called SHAMMOTH
5. A Hararite, one of David' s mighty
3. One of David's mighty men, son of Agee
4. One of David's mighty men
5. A Hararite, one of David's mighty men

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Shammah? (7 Verses)

And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. into: or, for foraging
But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Shammah

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about shammah. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about shammah and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about shammah is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on shammah needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about shammah with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about shammah, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about shammah?
Discover 7 Bible verses about shammah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shammah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 7 key verses about shammah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about shammah are there?
There are 7 key Bible verses about shammah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about shammah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about shammah is Genesis 36:13 — "And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife."
Where in the Bible does it talk about shammah?
Shammah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 7 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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