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Shammah

שַׁמָּה · sham.mah · H8048Iשָׁגֵה · sha.geh · H7681“loss; desolation; astonishment” Hitchcock's 18692 mentions in 2 books, most in 2 Samuel (1)

Who he was

Shammah (or Shagee), mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:33 and 1 Chronicles 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.

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Family

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Every mention

2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

2 Samuel 1 mention

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

Desert.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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