Lexicon Shammah: Shammah Original Word: שַׁמָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shammah The same as shammah; Shammah, the name of an Edomite and four Israelites -- Shammah. see HEBREW shammah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamem Definition an Edomite, also several Isr. NASB Translation Shammah (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. שַׁמָּה proper name, masculine 1. in Edom Genesis 36:13,17; 1 Chronicles 1:37 usually Σομε. 2 third son of Jesse 1 Samuel 16:9; 1 Samuel 17:13, Σαμ(μ)α, ᵐ5L Σαμαα; see שִׁמְעָא, שִׁמְעָה, שִׁמְעִי. 3 Σαμαια(ς), etc., heroes of David: a. 2 Samuel 23:11 (omitted accidentally "" 1 Chronicles 11:13 Dr), 1 Chronicles 11:33. b. 1 Chronicles 11:25 = שַׁמּוֺת 1 Chronicles 11:27, Σαμαωθ, Σαμ(μ)ωθ; probably also שַׁמְהוּת 1 Chronicles 27:8. p 1030,1035 Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמֵם (shamem), meaning "to be desolate" or "to be appalled."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Shammah in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew texts. However, the concept of "desolation" or "astonishment" can be related to Greek terms that convey similar meanings, though they are not direct translations of the name Shammah. Usage: The name Shammah appears in the context of several individuals in the Old Testament, primarily associated with the narratives of King David's mighty warriors and other genealogical records. Context: • Shammah, Son of Agee the Hararite: Shammah is listed as one of David's mighty warriors, known for his valor and bravery. In 2 Samuel 23:11-12, Shammah is noted for his defense of a field of lentils against the Philistines, where he stood his ground and achieved a significant victory for Israel. The passage highlights his courage and the LORD's deliverance through his actions: "And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered into a troop where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the people fled from the Philistines. But he took his stand in the middle of the plot and defended it, and struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory" (2 Samuel 23:11-12, BSB). Forms and Transliterations שַׁמָּ֑ה שַׁמָּ֖ה שַׁמָּ֣ה שַׁמָּ֥ה שַׁמָּֽה׃ שַׁמָּה֙ שמה שמה׃ šam·māh šammāh shamMahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:13 HEB: נַ֥חַת וָזֶ֖רַח שַׁמָּ֣ה וּמִזָּ֑ה אֵ֣לֶּ֣ה NAS: and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. KJV: and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: INT: Nahath and Zerah Shammah and Mizzah These Genesis 36:17 1 Samuel 16:9 1 Samuel 17:13 2 Samuel 23:25 2 Samuel 23:33 1 Chronicles 1:37 7 Occurrences |