Easton’s Bible Dictionary

Shammah

Name meaningloss; desolation; astonishment

1.

Desert.

2.

One of the “dukes” of Edom (Gen. 36:13, 17).

3.

One of the sons of Jesse (1 Sam. 16:9). He is also called Shimeah (2 Sam. 13:3) and Shimma (1 Chr. 2:13).

4.

One of David’s three mighty men (2 Sam. 23:11, 12).

5.

One of David’s mighties (2 Sam. 23:25); called also Shammoth (1 Chr. 11:27) and Shamhuth (27:8).

Shammah in Nave’s Topical Bible15 references, arranged by theme

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