Shammah שַׁמָּה
Mighty man in David's army, son of Agee the Hararite
Biography
Shammah (or Shagee), mentioned in 2Sa.23.33 and 1Ch.11.34, was one of the mighty men who served in King David's army. He is identified as the son of Agee the Hararite, indicating his family lineage and possibly his place of origin. The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors who demonstrated exceptional bravery and loyalty to David throughout his military campaigns. They were renowned for their strength, courage, and military prowess. Shammah's inclusion in this list highlights his significant contributions to David's victories and his position as a trusted and valiant soldier. Although the text does not provide specific details about Shammah's individual achievements, his recognition as one of David's mighty men suggests that he played a notable role in establishing and maintaining the king's reign over Israel.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:33
"Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:34
"the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shagee the Hararite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁמָּה | H8048I |
| Named | Hebrew | שָׁגֵה | H7681 |